Seasons of SorrowTim ChalliesTim Challies knows sorrow, having suddenly and unexpectedly lost a son in his prime. In 'Seasons of Sorrow' he reflects on the reality of his deep sense of grief and loss as he processed his thoughts and feelings in response. Challies offers the reader some rich insights into how to come to terms with the death of a loved one, how to see God's sovereignty and goodness even in difficult providences, and how to be faithful and even find renewed strength in the midst of heartache. This is a wonderful book for anyone walking the difficult path of grief and loss.
Walking with God Through Pain and SufferingTimothy KellerIn 'Walking with God Through Pain and Suffering', Tim Keller shows us that, despite what culture says, pain and suffering are inevitable. Given this fact, Keller argues that we need to know where to find the resources to maintain a strong faith and find spiritual growth so we're not blown of course when the inevitable happens. This is a profound book which is very helpful for anyone who is suffering, but it's an even better book to read in preparation for suffering, grief, and loss - read it before you need it!
A Grief ObservedC. S. LewisThis is C S Lewis' classic treatment of the loss of his beloved wife, Joy. She died just a few years into their marriage, and in 'A Grief Observed', Lewis writes from the heart, and with great honesty, about the grief of losing a loved one. As we enter our later years we sometimes experience this kind of grief, and if this is your path now, or you expect it to be, you will find much help and comfort in Lewis' short account.
God's Grace in Your SufferingDavidIn 'God's Grace in Your Suffering', seasoned counselling David Powlison walks the reader through how God uses seasons of suffering to show us more of his love and grace, and how we can find lasting comfort in a deepening faith. To do this he unpacks the great hymn, 'How Firm a Foundation' which is a hymn which explores the word of God as the foundation of our faith, and the person of Christ who provides all the grace we need in times of trouble, distress, and suffering.
When God WeepsJoni Eareckson Tada;Steve EstesIn 'when God Weeps', Joni Eareckson Tada wrestles with the purpose and meaning of our suffering. Joni, who famously suffered a tragic accident when swimming in the sea in her teens, is a helpful guide through this topic and shows how God can use our suffering to fulfil his purposes, and find greater meaning and purpose despite being in circumstances we wouldn't necessarily have chosen for ourselves.
A Grace Disguised Revised and ExpandedJerry L. SittserIn this revised edition of 'A Grace Disguised', Jerry Sittser uses the tragedy of losing his mother, wife, and daughter in a single car accident, to help us make sense of our loss. He understands the depth of pain of losing a loved one, and writes as one with authority on how we might grapple with the thoughts and emotions this produces, and how to emerge from a season of great distress to understand what God's plan may be. This is a sensitive and soul-searching book that will help anyone experiencing grief and loss.
Hearing Jesus Speak Into Your SorrowNancy GuthrieIn 'Hearing Jesus Speak Into Your Sorrow', Nancy Guthrie helps us find grace, perspective, and hope as we go through seasons of grief and sorrow. She encourages the reader to ask questions of God and to expect answers from his word, which we may have missed before. With her usual understanding, sensitivity, and wisdom, she points us to a deeper understanding of God's word as the key resource as we work through our struggles. Essentially reading!
Near to the Broken-HeartedAnna Martin'Near to the Broken-Hearted' is a refreshingly honest and practical book written to help parents work through bad news, past or future loss, or a child (whether young or older) who may face serious health issues. It offers perspective, grace, and hope to those struggling to process these issues, and the practical advice this book provides will be a considerable help for anyone seeking to help those going through some of these issues.
Grieving A SuicideAlbert Y. HsuIn the UK an average of 20 people die from suicide every day. It's a huge problem which makes books like this indispensable. In this essential book, Hsu deals with how to grieve the loss of someone who has died this way, having experienced the loss of his father to suicide. He breaks the book into three parts: biography; lingering questions; and life after suicide. Through real pain he offers real hope to anyone in this position or caring for someone who is.
What Grieving People Wish You Knew about What Really Helps (and What Really Hurts)GuthrieWritten to help people care sensitively and/or pastorally for those experiencing a tough season of life, 'What Grieving People Wish You Knew about What Really Helps (and What Really Hurts)' offers invaluable insights and wisdom fashioned from the crucible of Nancy Guthrie's own pain and suffering in the loss of two infant children. She implores people not to ignore these seasons of hurt in the lives of our friends and families, but to listen well, esteem their grief, not be deterred by tears, and not to ask insensitive questions. Nancy offers wise advice in a gentle and gracious style, which makes this an essential book in this category.
Is It Unspiritual to Be Depressed?Paul RitchieWritten with grace, wisdom, and from personal experience, this book will carefully and gently help readers navigate some difficult pastoral issues relating to mental health. This is one of the best books on this subject and beneficial to any pastor, counsellor, or sufferer alike. Look out for our interview with Paul Ritchie which is coming soon!
Depression: Finding Christ in the DarknessEdward T.Ed Welch's 'Depression: Finding Christ in the Darkness' has its origin in the struggles of his father and his aunt, who both struggled with depression. He writes with tremendous insight and compassion (as a non-sufferer), but saw through living in close contact with family, that it can be persistent and relentless, and can't be dismissed by merely thinking the right thoughts. In this book he provides a 31-day devotional to help those who are suffering to reflect on our Saviour who we can still find and love in the darkness.
Thy Deepest DistressAaron L. GarriottThis book considers the difficult subject of anxiety and depression in the Christian life, which are “not merely theoretical struggles; they are lived realities that affect the mind, body, and soul”. Written from the perspective of a pastor who has had his own personal struggles with anxiety and depression, and who offers regular pastoral counsel, Garriott sets out to provide readers with the “tools to live faithfully through debilitating anxiety”. In six chapters he explores: - the nature of anxiety and depression; - examples to follow from famous Christians of the past; - how God uses these things for our good; - motivation to press on in faith; - how to find help through deeper communion with Christ; - how to find comfort from having an eternal perspective. The book concludes with two short sections on practices and prayers, which are full of wisdom from the Bible, to help sufferers put some helpful rhythms into their daily routines. One notable voice says this is “the best book I have read on the subject”! I agree! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
When Darkness Seems My Closest FriendMark MeynellIn 'When Darkness Seems My Closest Friend', Mark Meynell looks at the subject of depression with a fresh, warm, and honest perspective as one who suffers in this area. He doesn't offer any glib or easy answers, but helps the reader toward greater understanding of the condition, and the practical and spiritual habits, patterns, and resources that will help sufferers in their struggles. This is an excellent book for any pastors or Christians who are experiencing depression and in need of some help.
Spurgeon's SorrowsZack Eswine'Spurgeon's Sorrows' is one of my favourite books on depression. Zach Eswine, well acquainted with depression himself, explores this difficult subject through the experience of the Prince of Preachers, C H Spurgeon, who battled with depression throughout his public ministry. This is an immensely helpful and practical book, helping us understand how Spurgeon overcame his depression, and how God can help us do likewise. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Hope in an Anxious WorldHelen Thorne–AllensonIn 'Hope in an Anxious World', Helen Thorne compassionately looks at the subject of Anxiety, showing the reader that there is hope for change and for a future free from crippling anxiety. She asks the reader to think about how to take small steps toward recovery and shows where people can turn when anxiety feels like a heavy burden. This is helpful for anyone struggling with anxiety.
A Small Book for the Anxious Heart: Meditations on Fear, Worry, and TrustEdward T. WelchIn 'A Small Book for the Anxious Heart: Meditations on Fear, Worry, and Trust', Edward Welch gives those suffering from anxiety that will help sufferers know God's presence in those difficult times of struggle. This is an insightful book written with compassion and understanding and the reader will find it warm, comforting, and pointing to Jesus!
A New Name – Grace and healing for anorexiaEmma ScrivenerEmma Scrivener was just a normal girl from east Belfast growing up during the ‘troubles’. A prodigious reader, Emma excelled at school and, in particular, demonstrated a flair for creative writing. She was an able and dedicated student who earned a place at Oxford University before finally graduating with a degree in English Literature. But this is only half the story. She describes her homeland as ‘battered but unbowed, terrible and beautiful’, perhaps echoing W.B. Yeats’s famous poem, Easter 1916. There is no denying the beauty of the Ulster landscape or the terrible events of our recent past, and anyone living through this period will identify with Emma’s experience of life in a divided society. This experience, along with the death of her grandfather, unhappiness at not fitting in at school, uncertainty about her body and confusion about boys all contributed to her unhappiness and her inexorable drift into the condition known as anorexia. Emma tells the story of her struggle with anorexia with refreshing honesty and humour, but she never seems flippant about her illness and its effect on her or her family and friends. You will laugh with her, and you will weep for the tragedy of her condition and the apparent waste of her talent, but you will marvel at Emma’s Saviour who has performed such a work of grace in transforming Emma’s body and soul. One question I would like to ask the author is whether the experience she had as she read Revelation 5 was conversion or assurance of salvation, but, either way, it is clear that Emma has been liberated from her condition and from the bondage of sin. In writing this book Emma has done a great service to anyone with an interest in anorexia, either through personal experience or those seeking to offer counselling to sufferers. It brings a message of hope to the sufferer, that God brings people through this illness to fullness of life in Christ, and a message of hope to the rest of us, that we may be able to understand something of their struggle and in turn be better equipped to help.
Mental Health and Your ChurchSteve Midgley, Helen Thorne–Allenson'Mental Health and Your Church', Steve Midgley & Helen Thorne–Allenson is a call to all pastors, church leaders, and church members to ensure that the church they're in welcomes and enables those suffering from mental health issues to feel accepted and to be encouraged and enabled to flourish. In order to help us do this, the authors pack in a lot of practical wisdom which makes this book essential reading for the Church.
Walking with God Through Pain and SufferingTimothy KellerIn 'Walking with God Through Pain and Suffering', Tim Keller shows us that, despite what culture says, pain and suffering are inevitable. Given this fact, Keller argues that we need to know where to find the resources to maintain a strong faith and find spiritual growth so we're not blown of course when the inevitable happens. This is a profound book which is very helpful for anyone who is suffering, but it's an even better book to read in preparation for suffering - read it before you need it!
Invest your SufferingPaul MallardIn 'Invest Your Suffering', Paul Mallard, himself personally familiar with suffering, shows how one can face health challenges with a positivity - even in times of despair - which helps one to press on and inspires others to do likewise. Essential reading for anyone going through the trials which come with health issues.
Dark Clouds, Deep MercyMark VroegopIn the award-winning 'Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy', Mark Vroegop reminds us of the grace that can be found in the difficult seasons of life and how God hears and speaks to us in our lament. He digs deep into the wells of Scripture, particularly the Psalms of Lament and Lamentations, to show the vast resources of grace at our disposal in Christ during life's valleys. Highly recommended for anyone going through tough times or seeking to help someone who is.
Be Still My SoulGuthrieIn 'Be Still My Soul', Nancy Guthrie draws on some of the best-known authors and preachers (past and present) to provide us with 25 meditations on the subject of pain. From John Calvin to Tim Keller, Jonathan Edwards to Sinclair Ferguson, each contribution helps us understand how God uses pain and suffering in the lives of his people, and how he provides grace in such seasons. This is a brilliant book and will help anyone grappling with the problem of pain or perhaps experiencing this first-hand.
When Pain Is Real and God Seems SilentLigon DuncanIn 'When Pain Is Real and God Seems Silent', Ligon Duncan looks at the issue of pain and suffering through the lens of Psalm 88 & 89, pointing us to the reality that God is real, hears our cries, and answers our prayers as we cling to him and ask for his mercy. The book offers assurance that his mercy will sustain us as we navigate life's more difficult seasons.
Suffering Wisely and WellEric OrtlundIn 'Suffering Wisely and Well', Eric Ortlund explores the perennial question of why God allows pain and suffering by looking at the Bible and showing how God used pain and suffering in the lives of some of the godliest characters in Scripture to fulfil his purposes. This is a book full of hope which teaches us that in times of pain, God is refining us and using our response as a means to strengthen others and witness to a watching world.
God's Grace in Your SufferingDavidIn 'God's Grace in Your Suffering', seasoned counselling David Powlison walks the reader through how God uses seasons of suffering to show us more of his love and grace, and how we can find lasting comfort in a deepening faith. To do this he unpacks the great hymn, 'How Firm a Foundation' which is a hymn which explores the word of God as the foundation of our faith, and the person of Christ who provides all the grace we need in times of trouble, distress, and suffering.
He Will Hold Me Fast.Connie DeverIn 'He Will hold Me Fast', Connie Dever writes about dealing with cancer - from experience. She shows how she dealt with her diagnosis and treatment, and in an honest account, opens up on her fears and struggles, and how she clung to God when finding things difficult. However, the book shows much of God's sustaining grace in the midst of suffering, and any sufferer will be encouraged by reading it.
Rejoicing in LamentJ Todd BillingsTodd Billings wrote 'Rejoicing in Lament' following a diagnosis of incurable cancer. As he wrestles with his faith in light of his diagnosis, Billings shows tremendous honesty and emotion, and within the cauldron of struggles and fears, he provides an awesome example of how we can find peace and courage in Scripture, particularly the Psalms. If you're suffering with cancer, or walking with someone who is, this is a must-read.
I Have My DoubtsPhilip GrahamIn 'I Have My Doubts', Philip Ryken explores the lives of 10 Bible characters who remained faithful to God despite their nagging doubts. Ryken highlights all the usual forms our doubts take and shows how these doubts and uncertainties can be used by us - and by God - to move us to greater faith and maturity.
Doubt in PerspectiveAlister McGrathIn 'Doubt in Perspective', theologian Alister McGrath looks at the place doubt can often have in the life of the Christian. Rather than see this as an altogether negative experience, he reasons that it's part of the growth process as we increase in understanding and in faith. The book is both theological and pastoral, and full of helpful thoughts and advice for when we find ourselves going through periods of doubt, and is particularly helpful for those who need to put doubt into perspective!
Pursuit of GodA W Tozer'Pursuit of God' by A W Tozer is a Christian classic in which he urges readers to quieten their lives in order to seek God more deeply. Tozer argues that in order to experience God more fully, we need to slow down our busy lives, spend more time reflecting on God, and let God change us as we do.
Hymn WorkoutsJoe BarnardIn 'Hymn Workouts', popular author and conference speaker, Joe Barnard, offers 100 spiritual exercises for those Christians for whom spiritual growth has slowed down or stopped. He groups these into 24 key themes and takes a well-known Christian hymn for each exercise to move the reader from spiritual lethargy to vitality! This is an excellent book for anyone feeling a little stagnant in their faith.
HopewardDai HankeyIn 7 short chapters, 'Hopeward' by Dai Hankey, guides weary souls to come to and receive rest from Jesus. Written at a level any Christian can read, this is an excellent tonic to help the reader move for despondency to joy!
How Can I Be Sure?John StevensIn 'How Can I Be Sure?', John Stevens explores the theme of doubt and shows how to overcome doubt to develop a confident faith. This is a useful introduction to this subject for a new or young Christian.
How Can I Be Sure I'm Saved?JeremyIn 'How Can I Be Sure I'm Saved?', Jeremy Pierre offers assurance to Christians who doubt their own salvation. He does this by turning things around and showing the reader not how they see themselves, but how God views them. He situates this within the local church and shows the reader how the ordinary means of grace are vital in finding the maturity to move away from this kind of question to full assurance in Christ.
The Screwtape LettersC.S. Lewis'The Screwtape Letters' is a timeless exploration of spiritual warfare and the unseen dimension by C.S Lewis. This book is an allegory aimed at showing how Christians can resist unhelpful voices, work through doubts, and develop a strong faith. This is a wonderful book which every Christian should read!
When I Dont Desire GodJohn Piper'When I Don't Desire God' is John Piper's companion to 'Desiring God' and teaches us what to do when we feel spiritually cold, when we don't feel the joy as we once knew, or when we're more detached from God to the point of not investing so much in our relationship with him. Piper teaches us how to fight for this joy and not accept anything less than satisfaction in God. This is a great book for anyone in this position.
Gentle and LowlyDane C. OrtlundIn 'Gentle & Lowly', Dane Ortlund explores Matthew 11 to show us how to find rest in Christ. We see something of the affection of Jesus for his people, sinner and sufferer, which in turn caused our love and affection for him to grow. Here is a book to warm the heart and assure the sufferer of Christ's love and care!
On the BrinkClay Werner'On the Brink' is a great book for the weary pastor and if you're reading it, it's probably not to late for you! Werner points the reader toward the crucifixion of Jesus to show how a genuine love for sinners will inevitably bring pain and sacrifice, and how pastors can find nourishment, strength, and comfort in the gospel.
Serving without SinkingJohn Hindley'Serving Without Sinking' is an excellent book written for those who have lost the joy they once experienced, or expected to find, in Christian service. John Hindley offers encouragement by reminding the reader of our union with Christ and how an appreciation of who we serve brings renewed satisfaction and joy.
Zeal Without BurnoutChristopher AshIn 'Zeal Without Burnout', Christopher Ash looks at how those in Christian service can flourish in their work with zeal while avoiding burnout and dropping out of Christian service altogether. Following his advice will help us serve God in sustainable ways as we care for ourselves better and have more energy and longevity in the ministries into which God has led us.
Burnout : Resting in God's FairnessBrad HambrickIn 'Burnout', Brad Hambrick shows us the causes of burnout and shows how this happens when we're no longer energised in the same way as we once were. Hambrick encourages us to manage our time and lives better so we don't exceed the resources God has given us and points us to Christ as the one who provides all we need to keep up with the pace of modern life!
The Weary Leader's Guide to Burnout: A Journey from Exhaustion to WholenessSean NemecekIn 'The Weary Leader's Guide to Burnout', Sean Nemecek shows us the way to recovery and wholeness from a position of fatigue. He shows how those in leadership are more prone to burnout and offers practical advice on its causes and how it can be avoided.
Emotionally Healthy SpiritualityPeter ScazzeroIn this book, Peter Scazzero looks at the emotional lives of Christians, and believes that this is a pressing need and that somethign is wrong in our churches because "We have people who are passionate for God and his work, yet who are unconnected to their own emotions or those around them". Scazzero argues against a culture of 'emotional repression' and argues for something more authentic in which church members can find true Christian maturity.
The Emotionally Healthy LeaderPeter ScazzeroIn The Emotionally Healthy Leader, Peter Scazzero shows leaders how to develop a deep Christ-centred faith that will guide them in their decisions and help their leadership to be more spiritually impactful because it's a reflection of their own healthy spirituality. A helpful book for leaders and ministers who want to practice good self-care before giving care to others.
Resilient Ministry - What Pastors Told Us About Surviving And ThrivingBob BurnsIn 'Resilient Ministry', Burns, Chapman, and Guthrie identify 5 key areas which largely decide whether a ministry will merely survive or thrive. They look at spiritual formation, self-care, emotional and cultural intelligence, marriage, and leadership development, and provide some indispensable wisdom to give ministries longevity. I have seen this book impact hundreds of ministers - it's a must read for pastors!
Wounded Pastors: Navigating Burnout, Finding Healing, and Discerning the Future of Your MinistryJames Fenimore'Wounded Pastors' is written for those pastors who have experienced burnout, or who have been hurt by the Church. It's written in a compassionate way to offer help to pastors who may or may not stay in ministry. If this sounds like you, it's a helpful book as you navigate this difficult season.
Beyond BurnoutAmy O'HanaIn 'Beyond Burnout', Amy O'Hana offers hope for those who are experiencing burnout, disillusionment, and struggling in their chosen vocation. She charts a way back from this to a place where we can regain our passion and purpose in our careers. She does this by showing how we can find spiritual restoration which is the basis for finding satisfaction in our work.
Dealing with DisappointmentJohn HindleyIn 'Dealing with Disappointment', John Hindley shows us how to deal with disappointment while maintaining our equilibrium and Christian joy. He looks at a variety of ways we may experience disappointment and offers a tonic in the One who never disappoints!
He Will Be EnoughKatie FarisIn 'He Will Be Enough', Katie Faris explores the theme of unanswered prayer through 20 reflections on Bible passages. She draws on her own experience and shows the reader that the best way forward is not to focus unhelpfully on unanswered questions, but on Christ's promises. In reading this book we are given hope for the future and are ushered into the ever-loving arms of a Saviour who knows and provides the grace we need in our struggles.
When God Seems GoneAdam MabryIn 'When God Seems Gone', Adam Mabry looks at how we handle those moments where we experience the feeling that God is absent, even if deep down we know that isn't true. What do we do when faced with these thoughts? Moabry uses Scripture to show how we find hope to answer the questions of what to do when God seems silent, slow, unfair, disappointing, wrong, or even gone. A helpful book any Christian can read and benefit from!
I Prayed and Nothing Changed: What God Is Up to in the SilenceCasey SteAt just over 140 pages, 'I Prayed and Nothing Changed: What God Is Up to in the Silence' is a brilliant little primer on what God is doing when we don't think he's listening or appearing to answer our prayers. Suitable for any Christian young, old, or in between and helpful for anyone struggling with unanswered prayer.
Hoping For Something BetterNancy GuthrieIn 'Hoping For Something Better', Nancy Guthrie looks at the issue of discontentment through the prism of the book of Hebrews, and in 10 chapters shows the reader how to ditch our, perhaps idealistic, expectations and find satisfaction and contentment in Christ, who as the writer of Hebrews says, is superior to everything and everyone else!
The Hand of GodAlistair BeggIn 'the Hand of God', Alistair Begg looks at the life of Joseph to show how we should respond to the 'curved balls' life often throws our way. And just as God used Joseph's situation to restore his family and save a nation from starvation, he can use our sometimes difficult situations for our good and his glory! is is an excellent book for anyone struggling to see a way through whatever issues we are finding difficult.
Deserted by God?Sinclair B. FergursonIn 'Deserted by God', Sinclair Ferguson looks at the feeling believers sometimes have, that God may have deserted us. While saying that this "belongs to the darker side of spiritual experience", Ferguson goes on to say its perhaps more frequent, and consequently "more important than we often like to acknowledge". By the end of 11 short chapters the reader is left in no doubt that we can find contentment and assurance that God will never desert his people. This is a great book written at popular level from which any Christian will benefit.
Compared To Her...Sophie Witt'Compared to Her' is an excellent book on how to find contentment, particularly when we think everyone else has it better than we do! Sophie de Witt shows how destructive comparisons can be and why we should reject this and instead find contentment in the One who truly satisfies. This is an excellent shorter book for women struggling with thoughts of envy and discontentment.
ContentmentLydia BrownbackIn 'Contentment', Lydia Brownback draws on the Bible to show women how it's possible to find contentment and that in not doing this, ironically, they are robbing themselves of their own contentment and happiness. She shows that lasting satisfaction is only found in Christ. This is an excellent book for any woman of any age who wants to become more Christ-like.
God Does His Best Work with EmptyNancy GuthrieIn 'God Does His Best Work with Empty', Nancy Guthrie helps us find perspective in our disappointments and struggles as she points the reader to Christ as the one who fills our emptiness with grace, purpose, and satisfaction. This is a powerful and helpful book from one of our best female authors.
Rest: Creating Space for Soul RefreshmentHeatherIn 'Rest: Creating Space for Soul Refreshment', Heather Nelson has given those who need spiritual refreshment precisely that in 31 devotions to help renew and refresh the soul. This is an excellent series of devotions which help those with particular struggles meet Christ in their moment of need.
Tending To My ThoughtsSharon Hastings'Tending to My Thoughts' is Sharon Hastings' sequel to 'Wrestling with My Thoughts' which tells the story of how Sharon moved from schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and schizoaffective disorder to not only finding strength but also recovery. Sharon is a survivor and inspiration for anyone suffering from complex mental illness, and she writes to offer encouragement to those walking the same path or those caring spiritually or physically for those who are.
Understanding TraumaSteve MidgleyIn 'Understanding Trauma', Steve Midgley (a trained psychiatrist and experienced pastor) explores the difficult subject of trauma and helps the reader understand what it is and how we can better care for sufferers. The author doesn't presume any prior knowledge so it's a book that any believer would benefit from, especially anyone seeking to help a trauma victim, or someone they suspect might be. See also 'Mental Health and Your Church' which is co-authored by Steve Midgley and encourages churches to care better for those struggling with poor mental health.
The Creaking on the StairsMez McConnell'The Creaking on the Stairs' is in some ways a difficult read, but that's because we're confronted with particularly disturbing aspects of the author's early years in which he faced abuse and trauma that would last a lifetime. Yet in this trauma, Mez McConnell found hope, and firmly believes that even in the midst of unimaginable pain, there is hope for everyone, including anyone who reads this book. As you read you'll gasp, you'll cry, but you'll also rejoice in the grace of the One who is working in Mez's life to bring full restoration in what he calls the "terrible reality of heaven"! A must-read for anyone interested in abuse and trauma.
How Can We Help Victims of Trauma and Abuse?Stephen N.In 'How Can We Help Victims of Trauma and Abuse?', Stephen & Susan Williams collaborate from the worlds of theology and counselling to provide anyone seeking to help survivors of trauma and abuse with a very helpful introduction. This book shows a depth of understanding of trauma and points to Christ as the source of recovery and peace. This is one in an excellent series edited by D A Carson called 'Questions for Restless Minds', which provides robust answers to difficult questions.
Trauma AwareEliza HuieThis is a book which helps the reader embrace the truth that trauma doesn't define us and doesn't get to have the final word. Eliza Huie understands the dynamics and complexity of trauma and how the Bible informs this area of life, and has written a practical resource which combines this desire to be faithful to God's word with her own therapeutic expertise. This is book written for pastors. counsellors, or those charting their own way out of trauma to a place of healing.
Hope When It HurtsKristen Wetherell; Sarah WaltonAn absolutely beautiful book of devotions to guide you through dark time, Hope When It Hurts is compassionate, moving, and thoroughly encouraging.
After CancerHenleyIn 'After Cancer: Thriving with Hope', Marissa Henley gives those recovering from cancer 31 daily devotions to help them come to terms with new realities, and providing them with a resource which helps apply the Bible directly to their situation. This is an excellent series of devotions which help those with particular struggles meet Christ in their moment of need.
After Sexual TraumaCamille CatesThis excellent book is for anyone suffering the lasting effects of sexual abuse or trauma. Camille Cates offers hope to survivors by drawing on biblical principles and counselling experience to present a pathway to restoration. The book is short (112 pages) which is helpful for anyone wanting a quick and practical book to help implement Cates' wisdom without delay.
When It's Trauma?Darby Strickland'When It's Trauma' is a comprehensive, compassionate, and brilliant guide to assist those helping trauma survivors to do so in a faithful and informed way so they are equipped to be as effective as they can possibly be. The book helps identify and understand trauma and offers a wealth of practical advice to help those walking with sufferers.
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