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ANGRY PEOPLE IN THE PEWS-MANAGING ANGER IN THE CHURCH

Howe, Leroy
Explore how unhealthy views of anger within the church have contributed to unhealthy ways of dealing with anger-the kind of anger that tears apart families, friendships, and people in the pews. this book is written both for those who struggle with anger in their own lives and for caregivers who want to learn more about hwo to help angry people.

BKK02012C1
BEYOND BLAME

Kottler, Jeffrey A.
For helping deal with problems with friends, fellow-workers, lovers, bosses, husbands/wives, parents, children. Identifies what sets you off, finds causes of conflicts, how to handle discomfort of conflict, and deal with unresolvable conflicts. 

BKK02014C1
CHRISTIANS AND THE ART OF CARING

Arnold, William V.
Describes how important it is that everyday women and men share in the ministry of caring, and illustrates that this ministry involves skills that can be learned. May be used by groups for study or by individuals. 

VTK02002C1
DEL POLING-GIVE THEM PERMISSION (FOUR-YEAR-OLD BEHAVIOR)-MODULE I

Poling, Del R.
This is part of a series to help leaders identify "four-year- old" behavior in themselves and in persons with whom they work. Each module is designed to find ways to challenge persons to grow and stretch. This one is entitled "Give Them Permission" and deals with inviting people to be responsible. 

VTK02003C1
DEL POLING-TRAINING MAY BE REQUIRED (FOUR-YEAR-OLD BEHAVIOR)-MODULE II

Poling, Del R.
This is part of a series to help leaders identify "four-year- old" behavior in themselves and persons with whom they work. Each module is designed to find ways to challenge persons to grow and stretch. This one is entitled "Training May Be Required" and deals with "How do we provide them with the tools?" 

VTK02004C1
DEL POLING-ASSIGN RESPONSIBILITY (FOUR-YEAR-OLD BEHAVIOR)-MODULE III

Poling, Del R.
This is part of a series to help leaders identify "four-year- old" behavior in themselves and persons with whom they work. Each module is designed to find ways to challenge persons to grow and stretch. This module is entitled "Assign Responsibility" and deals with "How do you deal with people who have the skills?" 

VTK02005C1
DEL POLING-UTILIZE CRISES (FOUR-YEAR-OLD BEHAVIOR)-MODULE IV

Poling, Del R.
The is part of a series to help leaders identify "four-year- old" behavior in themselves and in persons with whom they work. Each module is designed to find ways to challenge persons to growth and stretch. This one is entitled "Utilize Crises" and deals with "What to do with four-year-olds who won't grow up." 

VTK02006C1
DEL POLING-CHALLENGING PERSONS TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY

Poling, Del R.
This is part of a series to help leaders identify "four-year-old" behavior in themselves and in persons with whom they work. Each module is designed to find ways to challenge persons to grow and stretch. This one is entitled "Challenging Persons to Accept Responsibility." 

BKK02023C1
DISCERNING GOD'S WILL

Johnson, Ben Campbell
The human quest to find one's purpose in life. 

BKK02017C1
FAMILY INTERVENTION

Vaughn, Joe
An inspirational self-help book that recommends intervention as a means to get people with chemical dependence and other serious problems to some form of treatment.

BKK02010C1
FEELING GREAT

Schriner, Carl
A book to help teenagers and young adults feel better about themselves. It will help build positive self-images as they grow closer to God. 

BKK02015C1
GIFT OF FEELING

Tournier, Paul
Focuses on the human need for subjectivity, emotions, tenderness, and interest in the person. Since these "gifts" are traditionally attributed to women, Tournier considers the historical background of women's position in society, the value society gives their work both at home and in the marketplace, and women's experience in the New Testament. 

BKK02016C1
GOOD HABITS

Ruggiero, Vincent Ryan
The author responds to the need for a no-nonsense, back-to-basics perspective that puts competency before self-confidence. To counter the pervasiveness of the "me'ism" in our culture, the author proposes educational reform and popular-culture reform through the development of good habits. 

BKK02025C1
HELPING PEOPLE FORGIVE

Augsburger, David W.
Using resources from scripture, theology, and the social sciences, pastoral counselor David Augsburger explores the complicated issues of Christian forgiveness and reconciliation and their real-world applications. 

BKK02007C1
HOME IS WHERE I LIVE

Warrick, Camilla
In 1996 Camilla Warrick, was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer. She turned to her love for writing to discover the most authentic part of herself--where she lives with God. This is not a book about the drama of disease or the possibility of death. It is a book about the authentic journey and the healing discovery of one's special relationship to God and the universe.

BKK02018C1
HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF LIFE

Hauck, Paul A.
Discusses the living skills needed to make life more enjoyable. The author deals with many problems of daily living, including depression, anger, anxiety, jealousy, low frustration tolerance, friendship, social skills, health, and money. 

VTK02001C1
HUNGER FOR HEALING

Miller, Keith
This video series is designed for people, Christian or non-Christian, who feel some deep and persistent pain or discomfort, rather than only for those who are purely seeking a deeper knowledge of God. Three videos, a book and discussion guide. 

BKK02028C1
IS THERE LIFE AFTER STRESS?

Moore, James W.
Offers creative ways to deal with the stressful problems, heartaches, challenges, disappointments, burdens, and broken dreams of life. Moore attempts to show how to make stress work for us rather than against us by redeeming stress by helping us recognize our "faceless fears" and entrust our fears to God. 

BKK02013C1
LIFE TYPES

Hirsh, Sandra
This book will help develop a thorough psychological self-portrait: to know your strengths and tendencies, overcome your weaknesses, and understand the people in our life better. 

BKK02026C1
LIVING ALONE

Anderson, Herbert; Gardner, Freda A.
Many people live alone today at some point in their lives, and it is important to face this situation from the perspective of Christian faith. This book explores aspects of solitude, loneliness, and grief, as well as offering practical suggestions as to how one may live faithfully and well in these situations. 

BKK02009C1
ONCE UPON A TIME

Dean, Amy E.
This book shares the stories of twenty ordinary people who have come through the grief and fears of childhood and learn about the problems each person needed to overcome as he or she reached adulthood. 

BKK02006C1
PLEASE UNDERSTAND ME

Keirsey, David
The authors of this book challenge the reader to abandon the endless and fruitless attempt to change the "Other" into a carbon copy of oneself. It's okay to marry your opposite and beget children who are far from being chips off the old block. 

BKK02008C1
ROAD LESS TRAVELED

Peck, M. Scott
Confronting and solving problems is a painful process, which most of us attempt to avoid. And the very avoidance results in greater pain and an inability to growth both mentally and spiritually. The author discusses the nature of loving relationships: how to recognize true compatibility; how to distinguish dependency from love; how to become one's own person; how to be a more sensitive parent. 

BKK02005C1
SHAME AND GRACE

Smedes, Lewis B.
The author takes a comprehensive look at why and how we feel shame. Drawing on psychology, philosophy, and literature, Smedes presents a profound, spiritual plan for healing, based on grace. Step-by-step he outlines the road to grace. 

BKK02004C1
STEPFATHERS: STRUGGLES AND SOLUTIONS

Colomb, Herman
This book follows the development of the fictious Doug Cartwright stepfamily through their struggles and adjustments over a period of three years. 

BKK02021C1
'TIS A GIFT TO BE SIMPLE

DeGrote-Sorensen, Barbara
A primer for those who have felt gentle nudges toward a less hectic life that is more in rhythm with the One who created them. Twelve chapters, such as "Moving Down, Finding Our Pace," etc. Plus a 6-week scripture reflection. 

BKK02002C1
WHEN YOU ARE ALONE

Lester, Andrew D.
Integrating religious and psychological perspectives, and a variety of personal experiences, this problem-and-solution book looks at the positive values of solitude, as well as the negative problems of loneliness. 

BKK02003C1
WHEN YOU ARE FACING CHANGE

Ratliff, Bill
Shows that we can emerge from times of chosen and unchosen changes even more whole than we were before the transition. The author tells us how to deal with endings, uncertainties, and new beginnings. 

BKK02024C1
WHEN YOU NEED TO TAKE A STAND

Lester, Andrew D.
Interpersonal relationships and personal growth can be enhanced when you speak up for what you believe in. This book presents guidelines for deciding when and how to take stands and how to find the strength to do so. 

BKK02001C1
WHY, GOD?

Cooper, Burton Z.
Written for any person who has ever suffered or been moved by pain and suffering in the world. It is for anyone willing to think this question through. It is for those who have had their faith sorely tried but who nonetheless "remain haunted by the sense of a divine reality in and behind things. 

BKK02027C1
YOU LEARN BY LIVING-ELEVEN KEYS FOR A MORE FULFILLING LIFE

Roosevelt, Eleanor
Offering her own philosophy on living, the author leads readers on a path to confidence, education, maturity, and more. Examples of the keys to the kind of life Mrs. Roosevelt describes are: learning to learn, fear-the great enemy, uses of time, difficult art of maturity, readjustment is endless, learning to be useful, facing responsibility, etc. 

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