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Since the late 1970s practical theology has, had a significant voice and influence in the academy. While, many have seen great hope and potential in this work, not everyone has agreed. Some, for instance, have examined, the conversation and found, by focusing, on the concrete and lived experiences of humanity, by-and-large, practical theology has not had the theological vision to present frameworks for understanding concrete and lived experience with...
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"Couples can make significant progress toward resolving their own problems when they receive appropriate guidance from a caring person. This book outlines five tasks focused on identity, agency, and meaning that spiritual caregivers can use to empower couples for significant change in just three to five conversations. This form of "empowering guidance" is a dimension of pastoral conversation rather than formal counseling. Critically integrating desert...
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Money was invented about 5000 years ago and has proved essential to civilization. It has also become so charged with emotions that it dominates events throughout life and looms large in all interpersonal transactions. This book looks at all aspects of the money/mind relationship from the viewpoint of a psychiatrist who has dealt with the problems that money produces and the problems that it supposedly resolves. There are chapters dealing with important...
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Those who are afflicted as well as those, who are adversely, affected by mental illness often live lives of "quiet desperation" without recourse to appropriate assistance. Most caregivers confronted with these illnesses in the work of ministry have had no training or accurate information about mental illnesses, so frequently they do nothing, resulting in further harm and damage. Others may operate out of a theological system that does not adequately...
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God loves us and wants us to love Him, each other, and ourselves. God never intended anyone to be victimized, and it is important that we love and respect ourselves, holding ourselves in high regard. Domestic violence is sin, and violent interactions break the greatest commandments. Violence is incompatible with love, and that's why it is important to embrace Gods word to find out exactly what it says to us about Gods love. Furthermore, we know the...
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Left untreated, rejection wounds self-esteem and cripples self-concept. Many turn to prayer-yet, that is only one necessary step in dealing with the spirit of rejection. This book borrows insight from simple medical practice to help readers add wisdom to their prayers and uproot the detrimental effects of rejection. We'll apply pressure to the wound(s), clean the wound(s) and protect the wound(s) as well as understand how rejection is both an indictment...
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A non-fiction reflection of my life growing up in the south during segregation and the Civil Rights Movement. This book covers the current political climate, a brief history lesson, why the Second Amendment does not prevent sensible gun control, and the major focus is on issues faced by today's youth, especially our males (future men.)
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Since becoming a teacher my interest was always to endorse dedication to students, and parents. Having parents visit the classroom is very important to grow and maturity of their children. Parent engagement emphases a positive academic growth for students. It also gives support that all students need to perform at the top level. Students from my observation, with parents involved, students were very well behaved and ready to listen. Involved parents...
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Fear is the greatest motivator that exists outside of loveand yet these two seemingly opposing forces are in fact inseparably related to each other. As a Christian psychotherapist with twenty-five years of experience, I have come to the conclusion that nearly all emotional and psychological struggles share the same root condition I call disordered fear. Fear must be understood to be both accepted and overcome. It is not our heavenly Fathers will or...
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THE ULTIMATE STORY straight from Gods Word to help children and families increase their awareness about sexual abuse and the dangers of silence. In a culture that is validating perversion, we must be proactive and educate our children early about Gods divine purpose for their bodies.
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Silence is like a burglar alarm that wont turn off. Grief must like silence; the mere whisper of a cry or hint of a tear and Grief makes its presence known. Silence is a megaphone for Grief. A constant that is a deafening reminder of what I am missing. Yet, I find at times it also promotes a quietness with my Lord. Somehow I need to find a way to cherish the solitude in a positive way. Proving once again that Gods light is brightest when our hour...
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The new book titled The Bully Blue Print offers a complete and comprehensive insight in to the mind of a bully, the victims of bullying and how to deal with both. Learn more on why your child is refusing to tell you that they are being bullied at school Obtain an in-depth knowledge on the reasons for bullying Understand bully victims better and help them out on a prompt basis Teach your kids on how to spot bullies and what type of behavior constitutes...
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1 Corinthians 16:14 says to do everything with love. This book uses love to delicately approach the subjects that are most often avoided in everyday conversation. We Overcome All Things is a great book for the individual seeking healing and restoration, the counselor or group facilitator to invoke conversation, and as a companion to the Bible in life recovery programs. Healing is within our grasps, and we overcome our hang-ups as Jesus overcame the...
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Libro que recoge la experiencia institucional de la Universidad de Guadalajara respecto de la formación de sus docentes, la implementación y operación de la plataforma virtual, las experiencias educativas de sus tutores virtuales y la percepción del profesorado participante en el Diplomado en Competencias Docentes de la Educación Media Superior.
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In the past century psychology has been practiced in the manner of medical science, working from the assumption that therapy can transcend particular ethnic and religious traditions. Seeking to move the conversation forward, this book argues for a theologically, culturally, and politically sensitive psychotherapy whereby the Christian psychologist treats the patient according to the particulars of the patient's political situation and ethnic and religious...
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This book is not just another message to give you a warm, fuzzy feeling that will get you through the day. One Weak Too Strong is a movement that is very powerful and has an impact that will change millions of lives as it goes out across the world. The vision was given to me at my weakest moment in life. The very message that my flesh intended to be my death letter became my new birthday. Right when I thought I reached the end, God gave me a new life....
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Comment les professionnels de l'orientation en milieu d'éducation se retrouvent-ils dans des impasses? Sur quoi portent-elles? Comment les dénouer? Pour susciter la réflexion autour de ces questions, le Groupe d'accompagnement des professionnelles et des professionnels de l'orientation (GAP-Orientation) a mis sur pied dix groupes de codéveloppement dans diverses régions du Québec de 2012 à 2016. Des femmes et des hommes, tous professionnels...
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Join Alison Hall as she shares the story of her battle with major depression. Read about four strategies the adversary uses to disarm and defeat the physically depressed Christian. Pulling from personal experiences, Alison explains why the lies of the enemy are so effective. Hall challenges the Church to reevaluate their opinions and to reconsider how many are seemingly positioned against those who struggle with this debilitating illness. Find truth...
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Are you fed up with thinking about drinking?
Have you ever wondered if you can change your relationship with alcohol?
Has your drinking spiraled out of control?
If you answered 'yes', to any of these questions, this is the book for you.
In this personal, enquiring and provocative book, Lesley and Cate attempt to remove the shame and stigma around 'liking a drink', perhaps a bit too much. These two ex-primary schoolteachers share with you their own...
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