Grace For The Afflicted

Author : Matthew S. Stanford
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2017-08-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830890804

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Grace for the Afflicted by Matthew S. Stanford Pdf

Why has the church struggled in ministering to those with mental illnesses? Each day men and women diagnosed with mental disorders are told they need to pray more and turn from their sin. Mental illness is equated with demonic possession, weak faith, and generational sin. As both a church leader and a professor of psychology and behavioral sciences, Matthew S. Stanford has seen far too many mentally ill brothers and sisters damaged by well-meaning believers who respond to them out of fear or misinformation rather than grace. Grace for the Afflicted is written to educate Christians about mental illness from both biblical and scientific perspectives. Stanford presents insights into our physical and spiritual nature and discusses the appropriate role of psychology and psychiatry in the life of the believer. Describing common mental disorders, Stanford probes what science says and what the Bible says about each illness. Consistent with DSM-5 diagnoses, this revised and expanded edition is thoroughly updated with new material throughout, including eight new chapters that cover bipolar disorders trauma- and stressor-related disorders dementia cerebrovascular accidents (stroke) traumatic brain injury suicide a holistic approach to recovery mental health and the church

Author : Matthew S. Stanford
Publisher : Paternoster Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Church work with the mentally ill
ISBN : 1934068446

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Grace for the Afflicted by Matthew S. Stanford Pdf

Grace for the Afflicted is written to educate Christians about mental illness from both biblical and scientific perspectives. Stanford presents insights into our physical and spiritual nature and discusses the appropriate role of psychology and psychiatry in the life of the believer. Describing common mental disorders, Stanford asks of each: "What does science say and what does the Bible say about this illness?"--Publisher description.

Author : Matthew S. Stanford
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2019-12-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830857913

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Grace for the Children by Matthew S. Stanford Pdf

The church's response to child and adolescent mental health disorders has too often been characterized by fear and misinformation rather than grace or wisdom. The result has been families that desperately need practical advice and pastoral care on these disorders, and on the thorny issues that often surround them. Psychologist Matthew Stanford has written Grace for the Children to educate Christians about a range of common child and adolescent mental health disorders, from both scientific and biblical perspectives. Based on DSM-5 diagnoses, this book covers autism spectrum disorder attention deficit hyperactivity disorder disruptive behavior disorders depression bipolar disorders anxiety posttraumatic stress disorder obsessive compulsive and related disorders eating disorders The church is uniquely positioned to offer things our mental health system often lacks: hope, a holistic view of human nature, accessible care, and supportive community. Grace for the Children is a call for the church to pick up this mantle and to offer grace to children and adolescents suffering from mental health disorders.

Author : Matthew S. Stanford
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830858590

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The Biology of Sin by Matthew S. Stanford Pdf

There are heated discussions happening on the conflict between science and faith. This disagreement tends to focus around three main issues, one of them being what causes our sinful behavior. The intense conflict has to do with biblically defined sinful behaviors and if there just might be a biological predisposition for these behaviors. The Biology of Sin speaks to this debate and hopefully brings some resolution to the conflict. As both a Christian and a neuroscientist, Dr. Stanford has seen scientific knowledge distorted to justify sinful behavior and perhaps more disturbingly, he has seen Christians misuse Scripture to demonize and alienate the very ones they should be reaching out to. He suggests that the underlying cause of this problem in the church is a lack of knowledge, both of basic brain function and scriptural teaching. The Biology of Sin discusses sinful behaviors, including adultery, rage, addiction, and homosexuality, asking of each: What does science say, and what does the Bible say about this behavior? He then attempts to reconcile the fact that biological predispositions do play a role in behavior which the Bible defines as sinful while always emphasizing the authority of God's Holy Word and the abundant grace he has for those struggling with habitual sin.

Author : Grace Dermott (fict.name.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1879
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:590297140

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Grace Dermott; or, Help for the afflicted by Grace Dermott (fict.name.) Pdf

Author : Amy Simpson
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2013-04-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830843046

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Troubled Minds by Amy Simpson Pdf

Reflecting on the confusion, shame and grief brought on by her mother's schizophrenia, Amy Simpson provides a bracing look at the social and physical realities of mental illness. Reminding us that people with mental illness are our neighbors and our brothers and sisters in Christ, she explores new possibilities for the church to minister to this stigmatized group.

Author : Stephen Grcevich, MD
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310534822

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Mental Health and the Church by Stephen Grcevich, MD Pdf

The church across North America has struggled to minister effectively with children, teens, and adults with common mental health conditions and their families. One reason for the lack of ministry is the absence of a widely accepted model for mental health outreach and inclusion. In Mental Health and the Church: A Ministry Handbook for Including Children and Adults with ADHD, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, and Other Common Mental Health Conditions, Dr. Stephen Grcevich presents a simple and flexible model for mental health inclusion ministry for implementation by churches of all sizes, denominations, and organizational styles. The model is based upon recognition of seven barriers to church attendance and assimilation resulting from mental illness: stigma, anxiety, self-control, differences in social communication and sensory processing, social isolation and past experiences of church. Seven broad inclusion strategies are presented for helping persons of all ages with common mental health conditions and their families to fully participate in all of the ministries offered by the local church. The book is also designed to be a useful resource for parents, grandparents and spouses interested in promoting the spiritual growth of loved ones with mental illness.

Author : Timothy Keller
Publisher : Penguin Books
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2012-08-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781594486074

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Generous Justice by Timothy Keller Pdf

Keller explores a life of justice empowered by an experience of grace.

Author : Christopher C.H. Cook,Isabelle Hamley
Publisher : SCM Press
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2020-08-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780334059776

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The Bible and Mental Health by Christopher C.H. Cook,Isabelle Hamley Pdf

Is it possible to develop such a thing as a biblical theology of mental health? How might we develop a helpful and pastoral use of scripture to explore questions of mental health within a Christian framework? This timely and important book integrates the highest levels of biblical scholarship with theological and pastoral concerns to consider how we use scripture when dealing with mental health issues. Chapters include: *Paula Gooder on Healing and wholeness *Joanna Collicutt on Jesus and mental health *Isabelle Hamley on Job *David Firth on Anxiety in Scripture *John Swinton on The Bible in Pastoral Care *Walter Brueggemann on Psalms and lament With a foreword from Archbishop Justin Welby

Author : Brian Smith
Publisher : David C Cook
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2022-04-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830783267

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The Christian Athlete by Brian Smith Pdf

The Christian Athlete is a gospel-centered guide that assists athletes who identify as Christians and are seeking to understand how to practically apply their faith to their sport. Athletes desire—and deserve—a more substantive expression of the Christian faith in the context of sport, but they don’t know what it looks like or where to turn to learn more. Author Brian Smith shares his story as an athlete and coach, and his experience working with high-level athletes in the last decade to help readers better understand how to integrate faith and sport by: Assisting those who want a wide-angled understanding of how to live the Christian faith in the context of sports Walking through the many questions Christian athletes ask about winning, losing, injuries, practice, and everything in between Moving Christian athletes from simply having clichéd spiritual sayings decorating their bodies or t-shirts to actually living out their faith through all the opportunities their sport offers them The Christian Athlete will show readers how to live out a biblical perspective on athletics and urge them to engage in the gifts they are given to glorify God whether they are the team MVP or riding the bench.

Author : David Finnegan-Hosey
Publisher : Church Publishing, Inc.
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2018-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780898690514

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Christ on the Psych Ward by David Finnegan-Hosey Pdf

- Applicable not just to those with mental health issues, but for churches and the church at large

Author : Jeremiah Burroughs,Rev Terry Kulakowski, Editor
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2015-11-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781618980670

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The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Jeremiah Burroughs,Rev Terry Kulakowski, Editor Pdf

'I have learned to be content in whatever state] I am'' (Phil. 4:11) Anyone who lacks true contentment may find it in this book. If not, it will be because that one would not follow the very clear and simple instructions given. The teaching is from the Bible, yet it must be described as unique. Nowhere else will you find such unusual, but Biblically authenticated thoughts: He will teach you that contentment lies in subtraction, not in addition; that the ABC's of Christianity are nothing like what you thought them to be; that there is a mystery of contentment, but that once you have learned the way from Christ's word, you will be able to attain such a depth of contentment as you never before dreamed existed. This is a key book for building up Christian maturity. Christian Contentment, what is it? ''It is a sweet, inward heart thing. It is a work of the Spirit indoors. It is a box of precious ointment, very comforting and useful for troubled hearts in times of troubled conditions.

Author : John Bunyan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1888
Category : Christianity (Personal)
ISBN : UVA:X000376816

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Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners ... by John Bunyan Pdf

Author : Kathryn Greene-McCreight
Publisher : Brazos Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2006-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781587431753

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Darkness Is My Only Companion by Kathryn Greene-McCreight Pdf

A brave and compassionate look at mental illness that offers theological understanding and personal insights from author's experiences.

Author : Oxford University Press
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 810 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1993-11-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780199796069

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The 1928 Book of Common Prayer by Oxford University Press Pdf

The 1928 Book of Common Prayer is a treasured resource for traditional Anglicans and others who appreciate the majesty of King James-style language. This classic edition features a Presentation section containing certificates for the rites of Baptism, Confirmation, and Marriage. The elegant burgundy hardcover binding is embossed with a simple gold cross, making it an ideal choice for both personal study and gift-giving. The 1928 Book of Common Prayer combines Oxford's reputation for quality construction and scholarship with a modest price - a beautiful prayer book and an excellent value.