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  • Understanding Scientific Theories of Origins: Cosmology, Geology, and Biology in Christian Perspective, By Robert C. Bishop and Larry L. Funck and Raymond J. Lewis and Stephen O. Moshier and John H. Walton
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    Understanding Scientific Theories of Origins

    Cosmology, Geology, and Biology in Christian Perspective

    BioLogos Books on Science and Christianity

    by Robert C. Bishop, Larry L. Funck, Raymond J. Lewis, Stephen O. Moshier, and John H. Walton

    The question of origins remains a stumbling block for many. But just as the Psalmist gained insight into God's character through the observation of nature, modern scientific study can deepen and enrich our vision of the Creator and our place in his creation. In this often contentious field Bishop, Funck, Lewis, Moshier, and Walton serve as our able guides. Based on over two decades of teaching ...

  • A Model for Marriage: Covenant, Grace, Empowerment and Intimacy, By Jack O. Balswick and Judith K. Balswick
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    A Model for Marriage

    Covenant, Grace, Empowerment and Intimacy

    by Jack O. Balswick and Judith K. Balswick

    Jack and Judy Balswick offer a vision of marriage that is both profoundly spiritual and thoroughly practical. Drawing insight from Christian theology and from social science research, the Balswicks bring together their years of teaching, writing and being married to each other to produce a book of faith and wisdom for facing the challenge of marriage in the twenty-first century.

  • No Stones: Women Redeemed from Sexual Addiction, By Marnie C. Ferree
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    No Stones

    Women Redeemed from Sexual Addiction

    by Marnie C. Ferree
    Foreword by Mark Laaser

    In this book Marnie C. Ferree offers a unique resource for women struggling with sexual addiction. Taking her book's title from the parable where Jesus extends grace to the woman caught in adultery, Ferree bravely shares her own story of sexual addiction, recalling her years of shame from living a double life and the moment when she ultimately had to tell the truth. But more than just offering her ...

  • Counseling Couples in Conflict: A Relational Restoration Model, By James N. Sells and Mark A. Yarhouse
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    Counseling Couples in Conflict

    A Relational Restoration Model

    Christian Association for Psychological Studies Books

    by James N. Sells and Mark A. Yarhouse

    Most therapeutic approaches, especially those of a cognitive orientation, are not very effective in dealing with high conflict relationships--couples often heading toward divorce by the time they seek help. Counseling Couples in Conflict is a resource for pastors and counselors who want to be ready for these uniquely difficult cases. Utilizing a relational conflict and restoration model ...

  • Sin and Grace in Christian Counseling: An Integrative Paradigm, By Mark R. McMinn
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    Sin and Grace in Christian Counseling

    An Integrative Paradigm

    Christian Association for Psychological Studies Books

    by Mark R. McMinn

    Sin. Grace. Christian Counseling. How do these fit together? In Christian theology sin and grace are intrinsically interconnected. Teacher and counselor Mark McMinn believes that Christian counseling, then, must also take account of both human sin and God's grace. For both sin and grace are distorted whenever one is emphasized without the other. McMinn, noting his own tendencies and the temptation ...

  • Hope-Focused Marriage Counseling: A Guide to Brief Therapy, By Everett L. Worthington Jr.
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    Hope-Focused Marriage Counseling

    A Guide to Brief Therapy

    by Everett L. Worthington Jr.

    Everett L. Worthington, Jr. offers a comprehensive manual for assisting couples over common rough spots and through serious problems in a manner that is compassionate, effective and brief. His hope-focused (rather than problem-focused) approach enables couples to see that change is possible and gives them a new outlook on the future. Combining this with a brief approach that addresses the realities ...

  • Why Do Christians Shoot Their Wounded?: Helping (Not Hurting) Those with Emotional Difficulties, By Dwight L. Carlson
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    Why Do Christians Shoot Their Wounded?

    Helping (Not Hurting) Those with Emotional Difficulties

    by Dwight L. Carlson

    It's no sin to hurt.

    Thousands of Christians suffer real emotional pain--such as depression, anxiety, obsessiveness. Many other Christians, including prominent leaders, believe emotional problems are the result of sin or bad choices. These attitudes often only add to the suffering of those who hurt.

    In this book Dwight Carlson marshals recent scientific evidence that demonstrates many ...

  • The Learning Cycle: Insights for Faithful Teaching from Neuroscience and the Social Sciences, By Muriel I. Elmer and Duane H. Elmer
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    The Learning Cycle

    Insights for Faithful Teaching from Neuroscience and the Social Sciences

    by Muriel I. Elmer and Duane H. Elmer

    How teachers teach is not necessarily how learners learn. Educators focus on content delivery, but much of the learning process involves affective and behavioral factors.

    Veteran educators Muriel and Duane Elmer provide a holistic model for how learning takes place. Their learning cycle moves beyond mere recall of information to helping learners value and apply learning in ...