Abortion
- You're Not Alone: Healing Through God's Grace After Abortion Jennifer O'Neil
- Her Choice to Heal: Finding Spiritual and Emotional Peace After Abortion Sydna Masse
Abuse
- Set Free: God's Healing Power for Abuse Survivors and Those Who Love Them Jan Coates
- Healing the Scars of Emotional Abuse Dr. Gregory L. Jantz and Ann McMurray
- The Healing Path: How the Hurts in Your Past Can Lead You to a More Abundant Life Dan Alleuder
Abuse (Sexual)
- Learning to Trust Again Christa Sands
- Mending the Soul: Understanding and Healing Abuse Steven R. Tracy
- On the Threshold of Hope (AACC Counseling Library) Diane Langerg
Addiction
- Addiction and Grace Gerald May
- Freedom from Addiction Neil Anderson
- Good News for the Chemically Dependant Jeff VanVonderen
- God is for the Alcoholic Jerry Dunn
- Twelve Steps for Overcoming Chemical Dependency Rapha Resources
- Life Recovery Bible
- Dying for a Drink Alexander DeJong
Anxiety
- www.calmclinic.com
- Freedom from the Grip of Fear H. Norman Wright
- The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook Edmund J. Bourne
Co-Dependency
- www.calmclinic.com
- Co-dependent no more Melody Beattie
- Beyond Co-dependency Melody Beattie
- Facing Co-dependence Pia Melody
- Untangling Relationships: A Christian Perspective on Codependency Pat Springle and Susan Lanford—workbook for group use
- Boundaries Henry Cloud and John Townsend
Depression
- Unmasking Male Depression Archibald Hart
- How to Win Over Depression Tim LaHaye
- Scripture References: Prov. 23: 7, Heb. 12: 3, Gal. 6: 9, I Thes. 5: 16-18, Rom. 8:28, Rom. 5: 3-4, Jas. 5: 2-4, Rom. 12: 2, Ps. 32:7, Ps. 71:20, Ps. 42:11, Ps. 22: 24, Ps. 32: 3-4, II Cor. 4: 8-9, 16-18
Divorce
- Growing Through Divorce Jim Smoke
- Starting Over Tom Whiteman
- A Time for Healing: Coming to Terms with your divorce (workbook) Harold Ivan Smith
Elder Care
Community Resources:
- Alzhaimer's Association: Middle Mississippi chapter. Jackson MS. Phone: 601 987-0020
- American Medical Response: Ambulance membership is available. Call 1-800 267-1911.
- Area Agency on Aging: Central Miss. Area. Phone 601 981-1511 (800-315-3103). Service is free.
- Central Miss. Legal Services: 411 South State Street. Jackson, MS 39205 Phone: 601 948-675. Each case is assessedfor their needs. Service is free.
- Eldercare Locator: The Eldercare Locator identifies state in area agencies on aging that can refer you to local services. 1 800-677-1116. This is a nationwide public service. Referrals on: Home Care, Adult Day Care, Transportation, Medicaid & Medicare, Etc.
- Living Services: This service helps families and individuals with bookkeeping and other personal business matters. 1441 Canton Mart Road Jackson, MS 39211. Phone: 952-0818
- Miss Association for Home Care: PO Box 1468, Ridgeland MS 39158-1468. Phone: 601 853-7533. Web site: www. mahc.org
- Miss. Department of Human Services: Division of Aging and Adults Services. Phone: 601 359-4929 (800-948-3990). They will refer your Local Agency on Aging. Web Site: www.mdhs.state.ms.us
- Miss. Department of Insurance. Phone:601-359-3569. For your information, they can provide a list of long-term care insurance companies that are available in Mississippi.
- The National Association for Home Care. This Association offers "How to Choose a Home Care Provider: A Consumer Guide." Phone: 202-547-7424. Get information on their Web Site, it is free information. Web Site: www.nach.org
- The NationalFamily Caregivers Association. Free Membership. Get Quarterly Newsletter, helpful resources, support, and information.
- Phone: 800-896-3650. Web site: www.nfcacares.org Books:
- Your Best is Good Enough: Aging Parents and Your Emotions. Vivian E. Greenberg
- The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for Persons with Alzhimer Disease, Related Dementing Illnesses, and Memory Loss in Later Life. Nancy L. Mace & Peter V. Rabins.
Grief
- Good Grief Granger Westberg
- Don't Take My Grief Away Doug Manning
- When God Doesn't Make Sense. James Dobson
- Have You Felt Like Giving Up Lately? Dave Wilkerson
- When Grief Breaks Your Heart James W. Moore
- Getting to the Other Side of Grief: Overcoming the Loss of a Spouse Susan Zonnebelt-Smeenge and Robert de Vries
- Recovering From the Losses of Life Norman Wright
- Roses in December Marilyn Willett Heavilin
- Confessions of a Grieving Christian Zig Ziglar
- Finding God in the Storms of Life Mike Jones
- Finding God When Life's Not Fair Lee Ezell
- Will I Ever Be Whole Again? Surviving the Death of Someone You Love Sandra P. Aldrich
- A Bend in the Road Nicholas Sparks
- Traveling through Grief: Learning to Live Again after the Death of a Loved One Susan Zonnebelt-Smeenge
- The Empty Chair: Handling Grief on Holidays and Special Occasions Susan Zonnebelt-Smeenge
Grief: Miscarriage/loss of Infant
- I'll Hold You in Heaven Jak Hayford
- Empty Arms Pam Vredevelt
- Safe in the Arms of God John MacArthur
- When Empty Arms Become a Heavy Burden Sandra Glahn & William Cutrer
Grief: Infertility
- Empty Womb, Aching Heart Marlo Schalesky
- When the Cradle is Empty Sylvia Van Regenmorter
- When Empty Arms Become a Heavy Burden Sandra Glahn & William Cutrer
- Websites:
- Hannah's Prayer www.Hannah.org
- Stepping Stones www.Bethany.org/step
Healthy Sexuality
- A Celebration of Sex Douglas E. Rosenau
- Intended for Pleasure Ed Wheat
- The Gift of Sex Clifford & Joyce Penner
- The Act of Marriage Tim LaHaye
- Uprising: A Revolution of the Soul Erwin McManus
- Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul John Eldredge
- The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate Gary Chapman
- Sacred Marriage Gary Thomas
- Boundaries in Marriage Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend
- Conjugal Spirituality by Marry Anne McPherson Oliver
- Unfaithful: Rebuilding Trust After Infidelity Gary & Mona Shriver Torn Asunder
- Torn Asunder: Recovering From Extramarital Affairs by Dave Carder
- Surviving an Affair Willard F. Harley Jr.
- Intimate Allies (AACC Library) Allender Longman
- Love That Lasts: When Marriage Meets Grace Gary & Betsy Ricucci
- Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life Henry Cloud & John Townsend
- Boundaries with Kids Henry Cloud & John Townsend
- Sacred Parenting: How Raising Children Shapes Our Souls Gary Thomas
- How And When to Tell Your Kids About Sex: A Lifelong Approach to Shaping Your Child's Sexual Character (God's Design for Sex) Stan and Brenna Jones
- The Smart Step-Family Ron Deal
- A Celebration of Sex: A Guide to Enjoying God's Gift of Sexual Intimacy Douglas Rosenah
- Sheet Music: Uncovering the Secrets of Sexual Intimacy in Marriage Kevin Leman
- Facing the Facts: The Truth About Sex And You (God's Design for Sex) Stan and Brenna Jones
- What's the Big Deal?: Why God Cares About Sex (God's Design for Sex) Stan and Brenna Jones
Men's Issues
- Uprising: A Revolution of the Soul Erwin McManus
- Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul John Eldredge
Marriage
- The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate Gary Chapman
- Sacred Marriage Gary Thomas
- Boundaries in Marriage Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend
- Conjugal Spirituality by Marry Anne McPherson Oliver
- Unfaithful: Rebuilding Trust After Infidelity Gary & Mona Shriver Torn Asunder
- Torn Asunder: Recovering From Extramarital Affairs by Dave Carder
- Surviving an Affair Willard F. Harley Jr.
- Intimate Allies (AACC Library) Allender Longman
- Love That Lasts: When Marriage Meets Grace Gary & Betsy Ricucci
Marriage Resources
Resources for Troubled Marriages:
- The Meaning of Marriage Timothy Keller
- Before a Bad Goodbye Tim Clinton
- The Prodigal Spouse Les Carter
- After the Affair Janis Abrahams
- When Bad Things Happen to Good Marriages Les and Leslie Parrott
- Love Must Be Tough James Dobson
- How to Act Right When Your Spouse Acts Wrong Leslie Vernick
- Marriage Conflicts Worthington & McMurry
- Fighting for Your Marriage Markman, Stanley and Blumberg
- The Marriage Builder Larry Crabb
- Slaying the Marriage Dragons Douglas Rosenau
- Communication Norman Wright
- The Love List Les and Leslie Parrott
- Communication & Intimacy Gary Chapman & Betty Hassler
- Intimate Encounters David and Teresa Ferguson and Chris and Holly Thurman
- When Couples Pray Together Jan and David Stoop
- Love is a Decision Gary Smalley
- Value Your Mate MacMurry & Worthington
- Connecting: 52 Guidelines for Making Marriage Harold Sala
- Scriptural References: Gen.2:18-25, Eph.5:22-33, Gal.5:22-26, Proc.31:10-11, I Pet. 3:7, Col.3:18-19 Heb.13:4 Prov.31:30, Gal.5:15, Matt.5:23-24, Matt.12:25, Matt.19:5-6, Rom.12:18, Cor.7, I Cor.13, Jas.1:19
Personal Development
- Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life Henry Cloud & John Townsend
Parenting
- Boundaries with Kids Henry Cloud & John Townsend
- Sacred Parenting: How Raising Children Shapes Our Souls Gary Thomas
- How And When to Tell Your Kids About Sex: A Lifelong Approach to Shaping Your Child's Sexual Character (God's Design for Sex) Stan and Brenna Jones
- The Smart Step-Family Ron Deal
- The Christian Family Larry Christenson
- The Strong-willed Child James Dobson more of James Dobson:
- Hide or Seek James Dobson
- Love Must Be Tough James Dobson
- Bringing Up Boys James Dobson
- Raising Boys and Loving it! Gary and Cary Oliver
- Parent Power John Rosemond
- Relational Parenting Ross Campbell
- How to Really Love Your Child Ross Campbell
- The Gift of the Blessing Gary Smalley and John Trent
- Creative Correction Lisa Whelcheld
- How to be a Hero to Your Kids Josh McDowell
- Growing Strong Daughters Lisa McMinn
- Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours Kevin Leman
- Wild at Heart John Eldridge
- Boundaries for Children John Cloud and Henry Townsend
- The Five Love Languages for Children Gary Chapman
- Pre-Hysteric Parenting Norman Wright
- Empowered Parenting Robert J. Morg
- How Children Raise Parents Dan Allender
- Loving Obedience William Richardson
- Daughters and Dads: Building a Lasting Relationship WChap and Dee Clark
- Father and Son: The Bond Bill Hanson
- Becoming a Father William Sears, M.D.
- The Effective Father Gordon McDonald
- Mothering: An Expert's Guide to Succeeding in Your Most Important Role Grace Katterman,M.D.
- Motherhood 101 Cheri Fuller
- The Mother/Daughter Connection Susie Shellenbarger
- The Power of Mother Love Brenda Hunter
- Mothers and Sons; Raising Boys to Be Men Jean Lush
- Boomer Children Bruce Narramore and Dr. Vern Lewis
- Why Love is Not Enough Bruce Narramore
- The Emotionally Healthy Family Clyde Narramore
Sexuality
- A Celebration of Sex: A Guide to Enjoying God's Gift of Sexual Intimacy Douglas Rosenah
- Sheet Music: Uncovering the Secrets of Sexual Intimacy in Marriage Kevin Leman
- Facing the Facts: The Truth About Sex And You (God's Design for Sex) Stan and Brenna Jones
- What's the Big Deal?: Why God Cares About Sex (God's Design for Sex) Stan and Brenna Jones
Spiritual Development of Children
- Raising Kids to Love Jesus Norman Wright
- Spiritual Growth of Children John Trent, Rick Osborne, Kurt Bruner
- Honey for a Child's Heart Gladys Hunt
- Changing Your Child Heart Steve Sherbondy
- Helping Parents Make Diciples Everet and Kirby Worthington
- Scripture References: Eph.6:4, Col.3:20-21, Eph.4:15,25, Prov.21:11, Prov.22:6, Ex.21:17, Eph.6:1-2, Eph.4:25-32, Phil.4:9, Psa.127:3, Prov.19:18, Prov.18:13 Prov.12:18, I Tim. 3:4, Prov.29:17 Eph.6:1-3, Ex.20:12, Deut.11:19, Gen.18:19 Ex.13:8, Deut.4:9-10, Matt.19:13-15, Ps.19:14 Pro.8:6-8 Eph.4:29 Prov.15:1 Jas.1:19 Prov.1:8-9, 4:1-4, 6:20-24, Prov.12:1, 15:32, Prov.1:1019, Gen.39:9-10
Spiritual Development of Youth
- The Delicate Power of Modesty Dannah Gresh
- And the Bride Wore Dannah Gresh
- Who Moved the Goal Post Bob Gresh
Step-Parenting
- Smart Step-Families Ron Deal
- Old Loyalties, New Ties Emily and John Visher
- Keys to Successful Step-Fathering Carl Pickhardt
- From One Single Mother to Another Sandra Aldrich
Sexual Addiction
Good for use in a study group:
- Addicted to Love Stephen Arterburn
- Every Man's Battle Stephen Arterburn and Fred Stoeker
- Out of the Shadows Patrick Carnes
- Break Free: From the Lusts of the this world Steve Gallagher
- Men's Secret Wars Patrick Means
- False Intimacy Harry Shaumburg
- The Man in the Mirror Patrick Morley
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Websites:
- www.moralityinmedia.org
- www.estherministries.org Or call 1-877-6Esther
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Focus on the Family:
- Pure Intimacy at: www.pureintimacy.org (Addresses internet Adiction) CounselingReferral Line: 719-531-3400, ext 2700 Pastoral Care Line 877-233-4455
- Gallagher,Steve. Pure Life Ministries at: www.purelifeministries.org Ph:859-824-4444 P.O. Box 410,Dry Ridge, Ky 41035
- www.lifestrategies.org David works alongside Esther Ministries, conducting workshop intensives for men who are struggling with sexual addiction.
- Means, Pat. www.iprodigals.com
- Shaumburg, Harry. Stone Gate Resources also has at; www.stonegateresources.org
- Resources which help give a picture of what healthy sexuality looks like: The Sexual Man: Masculinity Without Guilt by Archibald Hart
- Secrets of Eve: Understanding the Mystery of Female Sexuality by Archibald Hart Other websites:
- www.sexaddictionhelp.com
- www.christianrecovery.com Dale & Juanita Ryan
- www.onlinesexaddiction.com
- www.harvestusa.org
- www.iprodigals.com Pat Means
- www.bethesdaworkshops.org Marnee Ferree, who deals with female sexual addiction, and Mark Laaser
- www.faithfulandtrueministries.com Mark Laaser
- www.moralityinmedia.org
- www.pureintimacy.org Internet Addiction
- www.lifestrategies.org David Jones
Singles
- Victim of Love? How you can break the cycle of Bad Relationships Tom Whiteman
- Safe People Henry Cloud & John Townsend
Spirituality
- Uprising Erwin McManus
- A Long Obedience in the Same Direction Eugene Peterson
- Leap Over a Wall: Earthly Spirituality for Everyday Christians Eugene Peterson
- The Gift of the Blessing John Trent & Gary Smalley
- The Search for Significance Henry Blackaby
- How People Grow Henry Cloud & John Townsend
- A Celebration of Discipline Richard Foster