Decision Making is a book where each chapter has been contributed to by a different author(s). The book synthesizes the analytical principles with business practice of Decision Making. Specifically, the book provides an interface between the main disciplines of engineering/technology and the organizational, administrative, and planning abilities of decision making. It is complementary to other sub-disciplines such as economics, finance, marketing, decision and risk analysis, etc. The chapters introduce and demonstrate decision making theory in practical case studies. It demonstrates key results for each sector with diverse real-world case studies. The theory is accompanied by relevant analysis techniques, with a progressional approach building from simple theory to complex and dynamic decisions with multiple data points, including big data, etc. Computational techniques, dynamic analysis, probabilistic methods, and mathematical optimization techniques are expertly blended to support analysis of multi-criteria decision-making problems with defined constraints and requirements.

Decision Making: Discerning the Will of God Making a decision about your career, your future, or the next step to take can be downright frustrating. Plenty of people are quick to put in their two cents to help you make a decision, but it can all add up to a lot of confusion! You have important life decisions to make, and in the midst of swirling opinions, you're left scratching your head about what to do. Your best friend says one thing and your spouse says another, and you just can't figure out what God wants. In the book Decision Making, Christian counselor June Hunt walks you through the decision-making process, helping you tackle life decisions with wisdom, confidence, and a lot of grace! In the first section of Decision Making, June defines key parts of the decision-making process, explaining what decision making really is, the role of our "will" within it, and the meaning of "the Will of God" constantly mentioned within scripture. She then prepares you to make the right choice by pointing out the characteristics of good decision making, providing you with the 6 methods of decision making and 8 practical tests for making right choices. She shows how to— Navigate through clouds of confusion.Overcome "natural" reactions that may hinder the decision-making process.Avoid common "decision" delays.Trade in anxiety caused by tough decisions for the peace of being in God's will. In the section titled, "Steps to Solution," June Hunt explains— Over 15 practical ways to make a sound and wise decision.How to develop spiritual discernment.What NOT to do when trying to make a good choice.How to avoid unhealthy expectations that trip up the decision-making process.Biblical scriptures and examples of God's promised guidance. Everywhere we turn there are choices to be made, some simple and some complex, some insignificant and some life—changing. Learn the practical and Bible-based ways to navigate through the decision-making process.

Plenty of people are putting in their two cents, but its all adding up to a lot of confusion! You have an important decision to make, and in the midst of swirling opinions, youre left scratching your head about what to do. Your best friend says one thing and your spouse says another, but have you consideredwhat does God want? June Hunt, a biblical counselor, will show you how to overcome procrastination and peer pressure, causes of confusion, Gods promises for guidance, how to develop spiritual discernment, and how God reveals His will. God delights in helping you navigate your way through the big and little decisions in life. He desires His best for you in all things as He unfolds His perfect plan. Doing things Gods way also leads to blessings and deters you from decision-making methods that can prove to be harmful to you and to others! Paperback, 96 pages, 4 x 7 inches.

Save over $40 when you buy all 36 June Hunt Hope for the Heart Biblical Counseling Library Minibooks. A $143 value for just $99. • Adultery: The Snare of an Affair • Alcohol and Drug Abuse: Breaking Free and Staying Free • Anger: Facing the Fire Within • Anorexia And Bulimia: Control That Is Out Of Control • Bullying: Bully No More • Codependency: Balancing an Unbalanced Relationship • Conflict Resolution: Solving Your People Problems • Confrontation: Challenging Others to Change • Considering Marriage: Are You Fit to Be Tied? • Decision Making: Discerning the Will of God • Depression: Emerging from Darkness into the Dawn • Domestic Violence: Assault on a Woman's Worth • Dyfunctional Family: Making Peace With Your Past • Fear: No Longer Afraid • Financial Freedom: How To Manage Money Wisely • Forgiveness: The Freedom to Let Go • Friendship: Iron Sharpening Iron • Gambling: Betting Your Life Away • Grief: Living at Peace with Loss • Guilt: Living Guilt-Free • Hope: The Anchor of Your Soul • Loneliness: How To Be Alone but Not Lonely • Manipulation: Cutting the Strings of Control • Marriage: To Have and To Hold • Parenting: Steps to Successful Parenting • Perfectionism: The Performance Trap • Overeating: Freedom From Food Fixation • Reconciliation: Restoring Broken Relationships • Rejection: Healing a Wounded Heart • Self-Worth: Discover Your God-Given Worth • Sexual Integrity: Balancing Your Passion with Purity • Singleness: How to be Single & Satisfied • Stress: How to Cope at the End of Your Rope • Success through Failure • Suicide Prevention: Hope When Life Seems Hopeless • Verbal and Emotional Abuse: Victory over Verbal and Emotional Abuse

Has anger ever clouded your judgment to the point that you acted rashly and then regretted it later? What do you do when you are inflamed with angry thoughts and feelings? Ultimately, you have the choice to act wisely or to react foolishly. You can learn to keep your anger under control with this practical advice from June Hunt. Includes: Cues to Find Hidden Anger checklist, making it easy to diagnose different ways in which your body is reacts to anger and an Act or React checklist to help you respond to anger in a healthy way. Learn the magnitude, misuse, and misconceptions of anger. Review biblical examples of righteous anger and unacceptable anger. The last section titled Steps to Solution gives you the power to be freed from anger by providing you with the 4 sources of anger, 4 Truths that will change your life, how to measure the amount of your anger, 3 steps to resolving anger, how to release your anger prayer, and much more. Paperback, 96 pages, 4 x 7 inches.

How do you cope when a deep or tragic loss leaves you feeling empty, angry, or alone? How do you break free from the cycle of rejection that causes you to feel hopeless? Healing is a journey, and while there are no shortcuts through the process of grief caused by bullying and peer pressure, God promises not to leave you in the valley of despair, doomed to repeat the cycle of rejection over and over. Through this Christian book, learn what the causes of feeling rejected are, like abandonment, adoptions, bullying, peer pressure, childhood sexual abuse, disapproval, divorce, domestic violence, and how to overcome those painful experiences. Have you walked the lonely road of rejection? If so, you know the silent cry for acceptance, that inner need for intimacy, the deep craving for closeness. Jesus, too, dealt with rejection. Your identity is in the Lord because of your relationship with Him. He holds you in His compassionate hands, and you are accepted. This mini-book is packed with easy to understand explanations, simple summaries and solutions, charts, and diagrams, all to help you build resilience when you face rejection. Discover how to: Know whether or not you are controlled by the fear of rejectionIdentify the outer signs of rejection often seen and felt by othersStop the cycle of rejectionReplace rejection by reaching out to others Learn how to overcome rejection in the section titled, "Steps to Solution," where June Hunt walks you through: The 4 things you need to know about God's character4 keys to God's acceptance7 Facts to know about your rejectionQuestions and answers to help you break through feelings of rejectionAnd much more

You didn’t think anyone could hurt you like this, but now that you’re in or have experienced an abusive relationship, what do you do? Abuse—whether through hurtful words, degrading looks, obscene gesture, or threatening behavior—inflicts immense pain and impedes emotional growth. We have all been wounded by hurtful words and actions of others—whether the bully at school, the demeaning boss, a rage-filled driver, or someone in our own family. We often carry those wounds with us for a lifetime. June Hunt has a message for you: it is possible to stop the pain of abuse. Learn biblical truths and practical advice on how to: Stop the abuse Heal the pain of the past Foster peace in all your relationships Learn all forms of abuse and what to pay attention to when a relationship gives off warning signs. Also included in the definitions section are biblical examples of verbal and emotional abuse. This mini-book will shed light on the characteristics of verbal and emotional abuse, words used in abusive conversations, methods of sabotage, and examples of what the victims may experience when dealing with an abusive relationship. Discover the causes of a person who abuses others and answer hard questions like, “How can he be so cruel?” and “How can she be so insensitive?” The last section, titled “Steps to Solution,” gives you practical advice on how to put an end to verbal and emotional abuse with: 7 steps to victory over verbal abuse 6 steps to an action plan 8 steps for how to confront and cope with emotionally abusive people Honesty test for those who may be abusive 5 steps to building personal boundaries Perfect for small groups and Bible studies, Sunday school, young adult and youth ministry, chaplaincy, Christian counseling, addiction and recovery programs, church giveaways, etc.

You know that as a believer you are called to forgive—but how? How can you truly forgive someone who hurt you? What does "letting it go" actually look like? What if they don't even seem sorry? Find refreshment in God's Word with this six-week study on forgiveness by Rose Publishing. Packed with practical tips, realistic advice, and discussion questions, the 6-week Choosing Forgiveness Bible Study invites you to dive deeper into the Bible and shows you how to apply its truth to your life. Discover: 9 Signs of a Forgiving Heart11 Barriers to Forgiveness4 Bible Truths to Set You Free8 Steps to Reconciliation and more! Unlike other group studies available, this Hope for the Heart Bible Study is laid out in an easy-to-follow format with key principles straight from the Word of God. Relevant Scriptures are outlined and formatted to clearly give you a step-by-step roadmap to help you understand and overcome unforgiveness, all while equipping you to lead others on the path to freedom! Summarizes Causes, Definitions, Characteristics, and SolutionsProvides Clear Outlines, Key Points, and Scripture ReferencesIncludes Reflection Questions and Space for Journaling Enjoy Having Bible-Based Advice on Forgiveness and Practical Steps How could they do this? Why would they treat me this way? During your life, you will encounter the need to give or receive forgiveness. But when wounds run deep, forgiveness can seem impossible. With June Hunt's Hope for the Heart Bible Study, get equipped with the practical tools and Scriptures to break free from unforgiveness and experience the peace and joy God intends for you! Perfect for small group & Bible studies, Sunday school, young adult and youth ministry, chaplaincy, single parents’ groups, addiction & recovery programs, church giveaways, and much more!

In many ways, dysfunctional families are becoming the "new norm" in our society, affecting families in and outside the church. In this ebook, June Hunt explains the signs, characteristics, and impact dysfunctional families have on children's attitudes and behavior—revealing the ugly truth that dysfunction often produces more dysfunction. She presents practical ways to break the generational cycle of dysfunction—giving those who come from this background hope and equipping those who minister to them (pastor, church leader, or friend) with practical insight on how to help. Coming from a dysfunctional family can often make a person feel helpless—doomed to repeat the same mistakes and behaviors as their parents. June emphasizes that change is possible. Using the familiar Bible story of Joseph and his brothers, June reveals how God can use one family member yielded to Him to change the dynamics of an entire family. She also tells the remarkable true story of Catherine Brown Deeken, a woman who grew up in a shattered home with 2 alcoholics, but who now (through the grace of God) runs Rainbow Days, a ministry which supports over 65,000 children who are living in high-risk situations. Compassionate in its approach, rich with scripture, and easy-to-understand, this ebook explains how to reverse the impact of unhealthy family relationships • Includes a quick overview and key definitions. Answers— What is a dysfunctional family? What is a "functional" family? What are the dysfunctional family roles? How does being raised in a dysfunctional family affect future relationships? • Reveals signs, symptoms, and common characteristics of a dysfunctional family. Explains the 8 dominant traits characterized by dysfunctional families, including chaos, control, denial, inconsistency, emotional indifference, instability, shame, and unpredictability. • Explains how unresolved conflicts in the past often cause children to repeat the dysfunctional behavior of their parents. Includes a checklist to see if you—or someone you know—is showing signs of unresolved conflict. • Provides dozens of step-by-steps suggestions and practical ways to replace "old mindsets and behaviors" from unhealthy family relationships with God's truth. What Is a Dysfunctional Family? • A dysfunctional family is one where improper and immature behavior of at least one parent damages the growth of individuality and healthy relational skills among family members. • A dysfunctional family is one where family members are negatively affected emotionally, psychologically and spiritually. • A dysfunctional family is one where everyone is negatively affected even when only one family member experiences a problem. Dysfunctional Families Produce Dysfunctional Families Dysfunction looks different in each family. Here are some of the ways dysfunction can creep into the family unit: • Overly possessive or faultfinding parents • Poor organization or overly rigid structure • Inconsistent and indecisive parents • Emotionally abandoned children (including emotional abuse) • Overly rigid structure or lacking parental authority How Do Kids Cope? 4 Dysfunctional Family Roles Children Adopt When parents are unable to manage their lives, children learn to cope by playing specific roles in the family or "acting out" in damaging ways. Typically, the child will adopt one of four roles: • The Responsible Child The "hero" tries to fix the family problems and help create a positive family image through noteworthy achievement. This child receives positive attention but often develops perfectionistic, compulsive behaviors. • The Rebellious Child The "scapegoat" draws focus away from the family's problems and onto himself or herself with rebellious, uncontrollable behavior. This child consumes time and energy from the family members and often develops self-destructive life patterns. • The Reclusive Child The "lost child" hopes that by ignoring family problems, the difficulties will go away. This child avoids attention and is often lonely and withdrawn. • The Reveling Child The "clown" uses humor and antics to direct the focus away from family problems. This child is often highly active or hyperactive and usually seeks to be the center of attention. A child may even display a combination of these traits or progress through different stages as they attempt to manage their emotional pain...just seeking to survive. To find out more about the coping devices children us, check out June Hunt's Dysfunctional Family. How can I accept and let go of my dysfunctional past? Life is a series of choices! Here's just a few choices you (and those you are helping) can make to begin breaking free from the influence of your past. I will... • Give Christ first place in my heart. Ask Jesus to be Lord of my life. Accept His forgiveness and love. Be aware of His constant presence within me. Allow Him to lead in all I say and do. • Give thought to my present dysfunctional characteristics. Pray for God to reveal my weaknesses. Pray for wisdom to understand how to change. Pray that I will draw on Christ, who is my strength, to make changes. Pray for wise and discerning friends to enlighten and encourage me. • Give myself boundaries. Define who I am: "I am a child of God," and who I am not: "I am not a piece of property." Refuse to be manipulated or mistreated and learn to say, "No." Stop playing the victim: "As an adult, I am not powerless." • Give up resentment Consider the consequences of unforgiveness. Confess my own areas of unforgiveness. Contemplate the sins for which I have received forgiveness. Choose to forgive and keep on choosing to forgive. "When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me." (1 Corinthians 13:11) The dynamics of dysfunction are detrimental to the family. Discover how to cultivate your family now for the generations that follow as you establish and apply the principles of biblical truth in your own family. Look for all 36 titles in the Hope For The Heart Biblical Counseling Library. These mini-books are for people who seek freedom from codependency, anger, conflict, verbal and emotional abuse, depression, or other problems.

"June shows us how to use biblical truth to change minds, hearts, and lives." --Dr. Mark L. Bailey President, Dallas Theological Seminary Bestselling author June Hunt's Biblical Counseling Handbook is now available in hardcover! This powerful resource is based on many years of careful research, thousands of counseling phone calls, and countless hundreds of pages of written resources produced by Hope for the Heart. This 450-page handbook brings together the very best of June's extraordinary counseling ministry, which has offered Christ-centered hope and guidance to people around the world. The 50 chapters deal with the most pressing issues people face today, and offer practical solutions firmly based on Scripture. Among the topics are... anger & adultery fear & phobias alcohol & drug abuse guilt & grief codependency & cults rejection & rape depression & divorce self-worth & suicide Readers will want to keep this life-changing resource handy alongside their Bibles.