Some people find it hard to trust in God even though they can feel the force of arguments in favor of Christianity. And even those who believe in God can sometimes find it difficult to continue trusting Him. Often emotional factors block our faith in God. Shame, disappointment, fear or pain can have a significant influence on our ability to enter the Christian faith and to continue growing in it. Dr. Rietkerk firmly believes that substantial healing is possible and offers practical guidelines for dealing with emotional difficulties. With questions for group discussion at the end of each chapter this book is an invaluable guide for counselors, pastors, parents and youth leaders. Dr. Wim Rietkerk is the leader of the Dutch branch of L'Abri Fellowship and a pastor of the Dutch reformed church. The last six years he served in the city counsel of Utrecht and spends time with his eight grandchildren. The insights shared in this book result from his study of the Scriptures, his work as a pastor, the study of psychology, his extensive experience as a counselor at L'Abri, and as an international conference speaker.

Charlotte is hit with a devastating blow that has changed her world forever. She sits in the loneliest place in life she has ever been. Confusion sets in as to what faith is about. Cedric believes he has finally turned his life around. Hard honest work pays off. However, his thoughts are going to dark places as he watches his son struggle with pain. Geraldine takes pride in all that she accomplishes, even if she is the only one impressed. Some works can be unfruitful. Unless she makes some serious choices, she could be on the losing end once again. If You Could Only Believe is a Christian novel centered around life's challenges within three families. The reader steps into all the emotions these stories have to offer as each person tries to understand and push through chaos. In the midst of it all, the road to victory is clearly lit. But a person must want to see the way to go. Come take the journey that will never lead you down the wrong path.

Gabriel Buchanan has been in love with Justice Hillman all his life, but he never realized how his path to success has been an anchor of loneliness for her. However, he's realizing it now.Justice Hillman has been in love with Gabriel Buchanan since she was sixteen-years-old, but that didn't mean Gabriel loved her back. She finally realizes it's time to move on and find the love that she craves.

If You Only Believe, a collection of fourteen spiritual tales, traces the personal journeys of men and women, young and old, through life changing experiences that test and confirm their faith. These stories take place in what author Violet Holland calls the "Land of Believe," an era of innocence where men, women and children face what seem to be insurmountable obstacles, but who ultimately find their way and learn powerful lessons about life and the human spirit. Join a host of memorable characters whose personalities will win your heart, who will inspire and teach you that even the most hopeless circumstance can be overcome with love, faith, courage and understanding. These characters and stories also encourage us to live life fully and joyfully, and celebrate the richness of biblical teachings, regardless of our age, life situation or belief.

Whatever God promised in His Word, Smith Wigglesworth believed – and of all God’s promises, one of the greatest is the healing we are called to receive in His name. Through the miracles that transpired when Wigglesworth “took God at His Word,” we learn to believe for our own divine restoration. In this 90-day devotional, we’re called to look deeper at what healing can mean in our lives and the lives of others. Find the assurance to stand on God’s promises in all areas of wholeness and healing as you: Learn to pray for deliverance Deepen your trust of God’s care and provision Receive the peace of a divine perspective Experience a broad sense of healing that’s both physical and spiritual Encourage others as you grow in hope and confidence in God’s healing touch This cultivated collection of classic devotions from the “Apostle of Faith” will connect you to God’s fullness of healing far beyond earthly measures as He calls us to receive “the forgiveness of sin, healing of diseases, and the fullness of the Spirit.”

Rise above your greatest trials and discover the power of God's greatness with five simple strategies -- and step into the blessings of your life. We were not created to live average, unrewarding, or unfulfilling lives. God created us to leave our marks on our generations. Every person has seeds of greatness planted within by the Creator. When life weighs upon us, pushes us down, and limits our thinking, we have what it takes to overcome and rise above into the fullness of our destinies. In this dynamic, inspiring and faith-building new book, New York Times bestselling author Joel Osteen provides practical steps and encouragement for creating a life without limitations. This book will help you break out and break free so that you can increase your productivity, improve your relationships, and believe in bigger dreams. Here's how you can move beyond barriers: Dare to believe that the best will happen Adopt an irrepressible "break out" attitude Make room for increase Pray bold prayers Follow God's plan beyond your circumstances Filled with faith and inspiration, Break Out! will challenge you to build a new perspective, let nothing hold you back, and reject any limiting labels. Pastor Osteen will inspire you to see that a life-changing attitude begins in your own mind: "When you break through in your mind, believing you can rise higher and overcome obstacles, then God will unleash the power within that will enable you to go beyond the ordinary into the extraordinary life you were designed to live."

Embrace the gift of faith, the vision of your greatest dreams, and the courage to step into the unknown with Joel Osteen's essential book about the incredible power of belief. One of the greatest abilities God has given each of us is our ability to believe. When you believe, you ignite the promises of God and the surpassing greatness of His power is released. When you believe, supernatural doors will open, you’ll defeat giants, you’ll accomplish dreams much bigger than you thought. When you believe, no disappointment, no setback, no injustice, no illness, and no person can stop Him from taking you where He wants you to go. This compact digest by #1 New York Times bestselling author Joel Osteen helps readers stay anchored to hope when they don’t see any sign of what they’re believing for, to dare to be bold and step into the unknown, to pray big, and to experience the incredible power of believing.

The Legacy of a Visionary Mystic In Neville Goddard’s Final Lectures, scholar of esotericism Mitch Horowitz introduces, annotates, and collects the fullest record yet of talks the mystic giant Neville Goddard delivered in the closing months of his life in 1972. Mitch also reveals previously unknown details of Neville’s death. Many of these valuable lectures have never before been transcribed or anthologized. Within them, you will discover Neville at the peak of his cosmic and personal vision. The teacher compellingly describes the purpose of your human journey from sleeplike ignorance to resplendent awareness, and he offers practical and compelling instructions on how to use the causative powers of your imagination—the source of all creation. Mitch’s introduction, “Into the Silence,” newly documents the circumstances of Neville’s death and surveys the depth and range of his closing ideas, left as a testament to seekers everywhere. Mitch also annotates these lectures, providing clarifying historical and literary references. The book is rounded out with Mitch’s updated timeline of the mystic’s life. Neville Goddard’s Final Lectures is a capstone and legacy capturing some of the teacher’s most supple thought. It is, finally, a tribute and testimony to a man who gave us a vastly greater understanding of humanity’s purpose and destiny.