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The Value of Christian Counseling Centers

As Christians, we find it increasingly difficult to live in this world at a time when we are constantly bombarded with many negative influences and temptations. We feel that we are at war with this world. Many broken and hurt people need Bible-based Christian counseling centers. However, many Christians preach against it.

In the Bible in the book of Proverbs, chapter 24 verses 5 and 6 it says: "The wise man has great power, and the man of knowledge increases his strength; guidance is needed for warfare and many advisers for victory. We are advised in God's word to seek a christian counselor. He goes on to say in verse 7 "Wisdom is too high for a fool." We are fools for not doing it.

Some value the accumulation of knowledge, but Paul pointed out to the Colossians in chapter one, verses 9 through 14, that knowledge itself is empty. To be worth anything, it must lead to a change of life and correct life. Paul prayed for the Colossians "asking God to fill them with the knowledge of his will through all wisdom and spiritual understanding. And we ask this so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way; bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, strengthened with all power according to his glorious strength, so that you may have great patience and patience, and giving thanks to the Father with joy ... "

Christian counselor Chicago Centers are here to provide you with the tools of spiritual wisdom so that you can have a "dignified life," "bear fruit," be "empowered," and have perseverance, patience, and most of all, joy! There are many Christian counseling centers specifically designed to help adults, children, couples, and families cope with these problems. There are debt Christian counseling, christian counselor, and Christian premarital counseling.

These Christian counseling centers and the resources available to today's Christian must be biblically based. The best resource for the Christian life is in the Bible.

If you are one of the broken, or a Christian couple wanting to get married, a couple who are already married or are struggling with being single or struggling to have better relationships in your family, contact one of these Christian sources for advice. Look for one that has been recommended to you and, most importantly, has a biblical basis. You are an important member of the Christian body. Getting the necessary help and healing is important. Someday, in turn, you will be able to help someone else through your testimonial of recovery.

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review 2020-11-06 14:01

Das Schweigen der Elterngeneration

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Im Jahr 1945 in Leipzig geboren, hat Ada als Tochter einer Halbjüdin mit ihrer Mutter Sala einen Teil ihrer Kindheit in Argentinien verbracht. Nun ist sie zurück in Berlin, in einem Nachkriegsdeutschland, das ihr fremd ist. Sie sehnt sich nach dem Glück einer vollständigen Familie, nach ihrem Vater Otto. Doch es kommt einiges anders…

„Ada“ von Christian Berkel ist ein Roman mit biografischen Bezügen.

Meine Meinung:
Der Roman besteht aus drei Teilen („Erinnern“, „Wiederholen“ und „Durcharbeiten“), die wiederum in zumeist recht kurze Kapitel untergliedert sind. Erzählt wird in der Ich-Perspektive aus der Sicht von Ada, allerdings nicht durchgängig chronologisch. Zudem gibt es einige Zeitsprünge, die nicht immer leicht zu verfolgen waren. Ein Schwerpunkt liegt auf den Jahren 1989 bis 1993, ein weiterer auf den 1950er- und 1960er-Jahren.

Sprachlich hat mir der Roman sehr gut gefallen. Der Schreibstil ist eindringlich und atmosphärisch, schnörkellos, fast nüchtern, aber auch literarisch anspruchsvoll. Dabei sticht hervor, dass der Roman recht dialoglastig ist.

Bei „Ada“ handelt es sich um die Fortsetzung von Berkels Debütroman „Der Apfelbaum“ und den zweiten Teil einer Trilogie. Leider erschließt sich das nicht sofort aus dem Klappentext und der Vermarktung des Titels, sodass ich ohne Kenntnis des Vorgängers in die Lektüre gestartet bin. Das Buch lässt sich zwar auch unabhängig lesen. Allerdings habe ich den Eindruck, dass es für das Verständnis hilfreich gewesen wäre, mit dem ersten Band zu beginnen. Dann hätte sich mir die Geschichte vermutlich leichter erschlossen.

Während es im ersten Teil um Otto und Sala geht, die den realen Eltern des Autors nachempfunden sind, steht dieses Mal die Protagonistin Ada im Vordergrund, die jedoch eine fiktive Person ist. Sie wird als vielschichtiger und interessanter Charakter dargestellt. Allerdings wurde ich mit der Figur nicht so recht warm.

Thematisch ist der Roman vielfältig und tiefgründig. Vor dem historischen Hintergrund von Wiederaufbau, Wirtschaftswunder, Mauerbau und 68er-Bewegung geht es um die Suche nach Identität, das Schweigen in der Nachkriegszeit, Schuld und Sehnsucht, Heimat und Zugehörigkeit. Damit bietet die Geschichte immer wieder Gedankenimpulse. Es lassen sich zudem Parallelen zu aktuelleren Geschehnissen ziehen.

Auf rund 400 Seiten entstehen keine Längen. Jedoch konnte mich die Geschichte nicht so sehr fesseln und bewegen wie gehofft.

Das modern anmutende Cover mit dem Frauengesicht spricht mich an und ist treffend gewählt. Dazu passt der wenig originelle, aber sehr prägnante Titel.

Mein Fazit:
„Ada“ von Christian Berkel ist ein gelungener Roman mit einer interessanten Protagonistin. Eine Lektüre, die mich gut unterhalten, aber nicht restlos begeistern konnte.

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review 2020-10-20 22:50

Quiet Times With God by Joyce Meyer

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I love a good devotional, and frankly, Joyce Meyer does them best!

Each day, you read the scripture provided along with her words. Those words connect us to what we just read. Then you find more food for thought and extra scripture studies at the bottom. I value these parts most. After so many years of reading the Bible daily, you want someone or something to challenge you to really ponder what you believe. Whether it's what you believe about a situation, or how you should be with people. It can even consicously get you to seek out what you believe about God, even though you think you may already know. These challenges ensure your faith is in concrete.

Such a great book to help you attain affirmations of love from God each morning. At least, it is for me.

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Source: www.fredasvoice.com/2020/10/win-quiet-times-with-god-by-joyce-meyer.html

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text 2020-09-24 03:13

Pastor Che Ahn - Equipping the Saints Promo

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In 1984 Ché Ahn was called by God to Los Angeles to see a Great Harvest. He believes that we are in a day and age where every medium is necessary for the Church to carry out this passionate pursuit of the Gospel, and to see God’s people equipped. After much prayer and being led by the Holy Spirit, Ché has chosen 12 powerfully anointed leaders in their sphere of influence to join him on his new TV show, Equipping the Saints with Ché Ahn—premiering Tuesday, July 28 on GOD TV! Tune in weekly to hear stories of signs and wonders, receive biblically sound teachings and powerful insights on a variety of topics, ranging from the prophetic, business, family, education, government and more.

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review 2020-07-06 05:00

His Pretend Amish Bride Review and GIVEAWAY!

For the Love of Literature

About the Book

Book: His Pretend Amish Bride

Author: Rachel J. Good

Genre: Amish Romance

Release Date: June 30, 2020

In a small Amish town like Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania, one solution to an indiscretion is to get married. Or perhaps, fake a respectable engagement . . .

Priscilla Ebersol has a fulfilling life teaching special needs children—until her boyfriend’s humiliating betrayal ruins her reputation and threatens her job. Shunned for something she didn’t do, Priscilla throws herself into a project on the benefits of camel’s milk for autism. Her research leads her to a newly opened Amish camel farm, where she discovers far more than she bargained for. . .

When a pushy Englisch company shows interest in shy, handsome Gabriel Kauffman’s camel farm, he struggles to get out of a sticky negotiation. Lovely, well-spoken Priscilla appears at the perfect moment and defends Gabe’s business so well that she is mistaken for his wife, a pretense they both secretly wish could be true. But though their bond deepens, Priscilla’s heart is still wounded, and Gabe battles with a troubling secret. And when a misunderstanding comes between them, it will take faith, honesty, and trust in God to overcome the past—and to allow their partnership to blossom into something more.

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About the Author

USA Today bestselling author RACHEL J. GOOD writes life-changing, heart-tugging novels of faith, hope, and forgiveness. She grew up near Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the setting for her Amish novels. Striving to be as authentic as possible, she spends time with her Amish friends, doing chores on their farm and attending family events.

Rachel is the author of several Amish series in print or forthcoming – the bestselling Love & Promises, Sisters & Friends, Unexpected Amish Blessings, Surprised by Love (2021), and two books in Hearts of Amish Country – as well as the Amish Quilts Coloring Books. In addition, she has stories in many anthologies, including Love’s Thankful Heart, Love’s Christmas Blessings, Plain Everyday Heroes, Love’s Truest Hope, and the forthcoming Amish Christmas Twins (September 2020) with Shelley Shepard Gray and Loree Lough. She is also the coauthor of the Prayerful Author Journey: Inspirational Yearly Planner.

More from Rachel

A few years ago, I passed Amish camel farm in Bird-in-Hand, PA. As an author, seeing anything new or different always piques my interest, so I went for a visit. Not only did I explore the farm and store, I bought camel’s milk to drink. I think it’s important to do in-depth research for the settings and information I include in my Amish novels.

I was fascinated to discover camels usually bond to one milker, only give a little milk each day, and are extremely expensive to buy. All of those are reasons why camel’s milk is so expensive. It costs $15 for a pint. Much pricier than cow’s milk.

And if you’re wondering how camel’s milk tastes, the best way I can think of to describe it is a slightly salty version of powdered milk. It’s more watery than cow’s milk.

Because I grew up drinking powdered milk during my early childhood years when we lived in Africa, I’d always vowed never again to drink it once we moved back to the United States. A vow I’ve kept. That was never a problem living in Pennsylvania, where there’s plenty of farmland, cow, and Amish, of course.

The camel’s milk was enough like powdered milk to make me gag. But because I want to be sure my books are authentic, I drank it. So, readers, now you know how much a I care about you.

My concern for you also extends to more than just getting factual information correct. I pray for each and every one of you as I write my stories. I hope that they will touch your heart and bring you closer to God.

My Review

Although it’s been several years since I’ve been there, one of my favorite day-trips is visiting Sugarcreek and Berlin, Ohio, known where I live as simply Amish Country. Something that surprised me within the last decade or so was the growing market of Amish organic and specialty products, as I did not associate these with the Amish people. I suppose that I never gave much thought to them needing gluten-free, dairy-free, or other specialty items because their lifestyle and diet seems in my mind to be healthier and relatively free of chemical ingredients. This is part of the reason that I loved “His Pretend Amish Bride” so much. It made me think and opened my eyes to the similarities between their culture and ours.

Rachel Good always writes an absorbing story that I find difficult to put down and often end up reading in a few sittings. Whether intentional or not, I think that “His Pretend Amish Bride” releases at the perfect time because it highlights how much we actually have in common with the Amish, rather than how different we are, dispelling the large-scale “us vs. them” mentality that is currently tearing our nation apart. This was the first time I had heard of camel’s milk and it being used for those with specific health conditions, particularly autism. I find this information fascinating and exciting because it is a natural alternative. I also had no idea that the Amish might own camel farms, or that such places even existed in the US, for that matter! The issues that Gabriel Kauffman faces with his camel farm due to problems with Englishers demonstrate that the Amish are not immune to being taken advantage of either. Their approach, however, to such situations and to life in general, is often much different from ours, although it shouldn’t be. We should also seek to live at peace with others and to do what is right, whether we end up benefiting from it or not, and we should learn to trust God more instead of trying to take control ourselves.

This novel offers a heartfelt glimpse at romance and special needs, also. As Priscilla tells Alyssa, the Amish aren’t perfect either and need Jesus just as much as everyone else, including us. Good points this out to readers right from chapter one with Matthew’s betrayal, but goes on to show how one can still respond out of God’s love. I loved that Priscilla works at an Amish special needs school, which is something else that I did not realize existed, and the inclusion of the hippotherapy program (which is the focus of book one in this series) toward the end of the narrative tied in nicely. All of the elements that Good incorporates blend into a beautiful story about how God uses what seems to be our darkest moments to bring our greatest joys when we trust Him and live to honor Him.

I received a complimentary copy of this book through Celebrate Lit and was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are my own.