Broken & Battered - A Way Out for the Abused Woman Author - Muriel Canfield Publisher - Howard Publishing

• Favorite Features:
• explains what abuse looks like
• checklist for spotting an abusive personality
• profile of abusive men
• profile of abused women
• child abuse connected with domestic violence
• five types of child abuse explained
• physical abuse and signs of physical abuse
• sexual abuse and how to deal with sexual abuse, signs of sexual abuse
• psychological/emotional abuse and signs of this type of abuse
• negligence and signs of negligence
• witnessing domestic abuse and indications of a child who may have witnessed abuse
• obstacles to finding help at church
• information on marital rape
• legal information on leaving abusive husbands
• information on dealing with anger and depression
• signs of domestic violence
• questions to ask if you suspect abuse
• how to help an abused wife
• how a pastor should respond to and help with domestic violence
• info on how a pastor can reach out to an abuser
• checklist to see if you are an abuser
• safety plan

    Far too often abuse in church families go without notice or help.  This book provides real, helpful information to help pastors and church leaders know how to recognize and respond to those in this difficult situation who need help.  Extremely well done Muriel and Howard Publishing.

Quick Scripture Reference for Counseling Author - John Kruis Publisher - Baker Book House

• Favorite Features:
• 81 topics arranged alphabetically with Scripture relating to each topic
• each topic cross referenced to other related topics
• NIV for Scripture passages provided
• information on how to lead someone to Christ
• introduction outlines how to most effectively utilize book for counseling as well as personal use.

    This little book is one that will help counselors find Scripture to answer questions and relate to the specific difficulties of the people they are counseling.  Very nicely done John and Baker House.

If I Really Believe, Why Do I Have These Doubts? Author - Dr. Lynn Anderson Publisher - Howard Publishing

• Favorite Features:
• emphasizes how faith may doubt, but it doesn't give up
• looks at different ways doubt shows up and comes into our lives
• temperament
• ups and down in life
• seasons of life
• painful past
• times of crisis
• pace of life
• unseen world
• explains 5 blind alleys faith doesn't come through
• shows the 7 roadblocks - what faith is not
• looks at Abraham's life to see what faith is
• explains how faith is a commitment of the will - a chance to head in God's direction
• shows the stages of faith
• infancy
• childhood
• adolescence
• adulthood
• 8 signs of a growing faith
• 5 steps to grow a stronger faith
• list of faith building material
• discussion questions and journal exercises for each chapter

    This book is helpful for pastors and counselors to read and understand so they are better able to help those struggling with their faith as well as an excellent choice of a book to give to someone who is struggling for them to read.  Very nicely done Lynn and Howard Publishing!

The Anxiety Cure Author - Dr. Archibald Hart Publisher - Word Publishing

• Favorite Features:
• takes a look at anxiety and give a balanced approach to dealing with it
• explains anti-anxiety medications and when to use as will as discontinue them
• encourages finding a trusted counselor to help those dealing with anxiety to walk through this difficult time
• looks at different types of anxiety
• takes a special look at anxiety in children and teens

    This book will provide helpful, balanced information on the difficult area of anxiety to aid pastors in better being able to help those in their church who struggle with anxiety.  Nicely done Archibald and Word Publishing.

Your Pocket Therapist

When You're Down with the Blues	When Your Marriage Needs Repair	When Your Partner Wants to Leave
When Your Divorce is Finally Final	When You're Living in a Step Family	When the Man You Love Treats You Like the Woman He Hates
Author - David Hawkins Publisher - Victor

• Favorite Features:
• topics covered are those real people in churches deal with
• each book walks you through the basics of that situation
• explains problem and possible solutions
• short, easy to read and understand
• include a recommended reading list

    These books make an excellent resource for a pastor to give to someone who is experiencing that situation for them to read through and then talk through together.  Very nicely done David and Victor.

Unmasking Male Depression Author - Dr. Archibald Hart Publisher - Word Publishing

• Favorite Features:
• clearly explains what male depression looks like
• explains causes of male depression
• shows the differences between male and female depression
• explains different types of depression
• "Male-specific depression inventory" to help identify it in men
• a look at emotions and how to understand them as well as the myths about feelings
• information on anti-depressants
• help for wives living with a depressed husband

    This book is an excellent resource to help pastors understand and better know how to help the men in their church who are dealing with depression.  Well done Archibald and Word Publishing.

• Favorite Features:
• shows how God comforts us in, not from our troubles - as they are His methods for shaping our lives and character
• show how though we want to run from our problems God wants to use them for our good - the fact we are going through a difficult time may be the greatest indication God is working in our lives.
• explains the three steps to deal with most of life's problems
• explains the three things to be certain of in regards to God's sovereignty and our difficulties
• shows how Jesus is our role model for spiritual/emotional health
• explains the five types of crisis as well as the three stages of a crisis and how to help people through the four phases of their crisis.
• takes a look at the five possible responses to a crisis and show the three goals to deal with a crisis
• looks at the five steps to deal with anger producing situations and show how to handle hurts and offenses by forgiving
• explains the five steps in the sequence of events in development of depression brought on by spiritual crisis/sin as well as the two side effects of depression
• walks through the 12 steps to overcome depression
• looks at three types of guilt as well as the four steps to resolve guilt as well as four steps to overcome failure
• explains the seven steps to prevent divorce
• provides the marriage sensitivity survey
• looks at the ten types of rejection and how to overcome rejection
• explains seven causes of pressure and fatigue and how to conquer them.
• Biblical response chart
• explains the seven steps to clean up your thought life and the six steps to conquer temptation
• encourages with the truth of how in God's dealings with His children, no suffering is meaningless
• looks at the issue of self esteem and how to overcome a negative self concept.
• explains security, fellowship with God and loneliness
• makes a comparison between fear and anxiety and how to overcome worry
• looks at the causes of money problems, ten steps to financial freedom and a Biblical view of wealth
• provides Biblical definition and Biblical references

    This book provides a complete and comprehensive overview to a number of difficult situations people experience in life and how to find help and answers in the Bible.  It is an excellent source of information and help for Pastors to use with people they are counseling as well as an understandable book for people who are experiencing any of the problems.  Extremely well done Ed and Harvest House!