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Considering recent statistics, chances are you know someone who deliberately harms himself. In fact, you might know several, though their behavior may remain hidden from or a mystery to you. Experts estimate that millions of people engage in some form of self-injury, a shocking physical expression of emotional and spiritual pain. Because "cutting" is so misunderstood, some people believe it's just a bid for attention or an adolescent phase. Others assume self-harm is a girls' problem only and doesn't happen to "good" people, let alone Christians. Yet this practice has quietly spread into mainstream America, crossing all age and gender lines and even into the church. When confronted with this silent epidemic, how can we respond and help those in desperate need? Drawing from a rich blend of research and interviews, best-selling author Jerusha Clark, with Dr. Earl Henslin, explores this complex problem that has no easy solution. With an empathetic heart and a compassionate voice, she brings light to a dark condition and delivers hope to victims and their loved ones.
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This book offers readings on classic discipleship and spiritual growth in an easy-to-apply format. Includes real-life stories with practical and encouraging teaching on what it means to be a disciple who follows Jesus.
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If you're torn between the desire to have a growing relationship with God and the feeling that discipleship will take more than you can give, Daily Discipleship can help.
making life decisions, living a contented life, and much more.
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Be encouraged by this devotional's real-life stories that offer practical and encouraging teaching on discipleship.
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PRACTICAL DISCIPLESHIP FOR EVERYDAY BELIEVERS. Discipleship can sound overwhelming to many Christians. Struggling with too little time and too many commitments, we tend to put discipleship on a list of things we'd like to do someday-when we have the time to do it right. If you're torn between the desire to follow Christ closely and the feeling that discipleship will take more than you can give, Daily Discipleship is just what you've been looking for. It presents readings on classic discipleship and spiritual growth in an easy-to-apply format. Filled with real-life stories, Daily Discipleship offers practical and encouraging teaching on what it means to be a disciple who follows Jesus in the midst of living a busy and full life. Topics include meditating on God's Word, maintaining a thankful spirit, giving God first place, dealing with lingering sin, making life decisions, living a contented life, and much more.
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Millions of people engage in some form of self-injury. Drawing from research and interviews, Jerusha Clark explores cutting, a complex problem with no easy solution.
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Cutting is a practice that has crossed age and gender lines. It's not just depressed teens who inflict injury on themselves--it can be anyone dealing with overwhelming feelings.
This book explores the complex issue of cutting without offering any pat or simple fixes. It examines the psychology of, the feelings of anger and despair behind it, and the counseling resources that can help.
This book is a great tool to help those who engage in cutting, pastors who want to learn more, or those who need to understand someone who practices self injury.
About the Author
Jerusha Clark is the coauthor of four books and author of Every Thought Captive (TH1NK Books). She has a heart for today's youth and the brokenness that is unique to the teen condition. Jerusha resides in Escondido, California, with her husband, Jeramy, and daughters, Jocelyn and Jasmine.
Dr. Earl Henslin has a doctorate in clinical psychology and is a licensed marriage and family therapist. Dr. Henslin speaks nationally and internationally on relationships, addictions, and the neurobiology of relationships. He is the author of four books.