1 – Ralph O. Muncaster, Why Does God Allow Suffering? (Examine the Evidence), Eugene, OR: Harvest House Publishers, 2001, 48 pp., Booklet: . If there is a loving God, why is there so much pain in our lives?; . If God can stop the suffering in the world, why doesn’t He?; . Does God have a reason for allowing suffering? What does that mean to me?, ISBN:  0-7369-0608-8, @ $3.99. *(Also on list #5 & 10)

 

2 – Kurt De Haan, Why Would A Good God Allow Suffering? (Trials/ Suffering – Discovery Series Bible Study), Grand Rapids, MI: Discovery House Publishers, 2002, 48 pp., Booklet: Questions are being asked: Does God hate me? Is this why He is allowing me to suffer like this? Why me and not others? There are answers - enough to keep our pain in perspective and enough to show us how to put suffering to work for us. While heaven may not be answering all our questions, it is giving us all the answers we need to trust and love the One who, in our pain, is calling us to Himself. ISBN: 1-57293-090-X, @ $1.99. *(Also on list #10)

 

3 – Granger E. Westberg, Good Grief (A Constructive Approach to the Problem of Loss), Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 1986, 64 pp., Booklet: Each of us experiences loss. Whether we face the death of a loved one, a divorce, a change in job status, or other losses, we all must work through the grief that is a natural reaction to loss and change, ISBN: 0-8006-1114-4, @ $3.49. *(Also on list #5 & 10)

 

4 – Rick Warren, What on Earth Am I Here For? (You Are Not An Accident!), Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2004, 63 pp., Booklet: . Why am I alive? The question of existence, . Does my life matter? The question of significance, . and What is my purpose? The question of intention, ISBN: 0-310-26483-9, @ $1.49. *(Also on list #5 & 10)

 

5 – Norman Warren, What’s the Point? (Finding Answers to Life’s Questions), Uhrichsville, OH: Barbour Publishing, 2000, 48 pp., This helpful booklet turns to the Bible for real answers to our deepest questions, pointing the way toward the true meaning of life. At some point, nearly everyone will ask the questions: . “Who am I?” . “Why am I alive?” and . “What am I alive?” ISBN: 1-57748-812-1, @ $1.99. *(Also on list #10)

 

6 – J.C. Brumfield, Comfort for Troubled Christians, Chicago, IL: Moody Press, 1961, 72 pp., Booklet: God’s children can be joyous and victorious even in the midst of the fire of trial and suffering. In sickness and poverty, persecution and trial, abuse and betrayal, heartache and disappointment, God’s child can have perfect peace that passes all human understanding., ISBN: 0802414044, @ $2.50. *(Also on list # 10)

 

7 – Rick Warren, Answers to Life’s Difficult Questions (Encouragement For Your Most Common Fears and Struggles), Foothill Ranch, CA: The Encouraging Word, 1999, 131 pp., Booklet: . How did I get myself into this mess?, . Why is this happening to me?, . How can I cope with all this stress?, . How can I rebound from a failure?, . How can I overcome depression?, . How can I live to my full potential?, . How can I experience peace of mind?, . How can I handle discouragement?, . How can I conquer loneliness?, . How can I tackle my problems?, . How can I be confident in a crises?, and . How can I change my life?, ISBN: 0-9660895-2-9, @ $6.99. *(Also on list #5 & 10)

 

8 – Michael M. Smith, Following God in Tough Times (A Discipleship Journal Bible Study on Suffering), Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress, 1999, 95 pp., Booklet: There are times when discouragement, disappointment, doubt, failure, and pain make life particularly difficult. Yet when you face these challenges, God gives you freedom to choose how you’ll respond. Through both personal and biblical examples, discover how faithfully following God in tough times yields meaningful results. ISBN: 1-57683-157-4, @ $5.99. *(Also on list #5 & 10)

 

9 – Charles Stanley, How to Let God Solve Your Problems (Discovering His Truth and Hope for Your Life), Atlanta, GA: Great Commission Media, 2006, 158 pp., Today, many people are struggling. The sudden loss of a loved one, a prolonged illness, a broken relationship, or the loss of a job has left many wondering how they will continue. God has an answer, and when we turn to Him we discover that He is right beside us – ready to move on our behalf – gathering us up in His omnipotent arms of love and carrying us on to a safe place where we can rest in His care and then move on to live a life of hope and victory!, ISBN: 0-9770976-4, @ $5.99. *(Also on list #5)

 

10 - Charles Stanley, How to Handle Adversity, Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1989, 185 pp., How to Handle Adversity helps you learn to:  . Ask the right questions about adversity; . Become a comfort to others; . Rediscover the faithfulness of God; . Deal with pride and weakness; . Look at adversity from God’s perspective; and . Glorify God in your adversity., ISBN 0-7852-6418-3, @ $8.99. *(Also on list #5)

 

11 – TouchPoints for Troubled Times (Gods Answers for Your Daily Needs), Wheaton, IL:  Tyndale House Publishers, 2003, 275 pp., . Where can I find assurance amid the uncertainties of life?, . How does God view my circumstances?, . How should I respond when trouble comes?, and . How can I face an uncertain future?, ISBN 0-8423-8728-5, @ $2.49. *(Also on list #5)

 

12 – Timothy Paul Jones, The Armor of God (Put on the Full Armor), Torrance, CA: Rose Publishing, 2005, 12 pp., This pamphlet shows the whole armor of God: . The Helmet of Salvation, . The Shield of Faith, . The Breastplate of Righteousness, . The Belt of Truth, . The Sword of the Spirit, and . Gospel of Peace. Helps you learn how to stand firm in the faith using the principles of spiritual warfare as you face temptations and struggles. ISBN: 1-596360-29-1, @ $3.99. *(Also on lists #4, 5 & 9)

 

13 – Neil T. Anderson and Timothy M. Warner, The Beginner’s Guide To Spiritual Warfare (Safeguarding Yourself Against Deception, Finding Balance and Insight, and Discovering Your Strength in Christ), Ann Arbor, MI: Servant Publications, 2000, 163 pp., Whether you are a longtime Christian or a new believer, it’s always possible to attain greater success in your day-to-day struggle with the powers of evil., ISBN: 1-56955-206-1, @ $8.99. *(Also on list #5)

 

14 – Dick Towner and John Tofilon, Good Sense Budget Course Participant’s Guide (Biblical Financial Principles for Transforming Your Finances and Life),Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2002, 156 pp., Discover tools and develop skills to help you control your finances so your finances don’t end up controlling you. You’ll get training in biblical financial principles as well as help and guidance to: . Prioritize financial goals; . Develop a personalized spending plan; . Identify action steps to reduce expenses; . Reduce debt; . Discover how to become a diligent earner, generous giver, wise saver, cautious debtor, and prudent consumer; . Learn how to resist the pull of the culture and draw closer to the mind and heart of God; and . Experience the joy of becoming financially faithful as well as financially free. ISBN: 074413728-4, @ $9.99. *(Also on list #5)

 

15 – Tim LaHaye, How To Be Happy Though Married, Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 2002, 148 pp., Booklet: Marriage was God’s idea, and the best advice on the subject is still to be found in the bible. Tim LaHaye shows how we can develop physical, mental, and spiritual harmony in marriage., ISBN 0-8423-4352-0, @ $8.99. *(Also on list #5 & 10)

 

16 _ Vera Snow, When You Are Coping with Infertility (Difficult Times Series), Minneapolis, MN: Augsburg, 2002, 46 pp., Booklet: Infertility is a complex condition that only gets more complicated the more you learn about it. Infertility can be a long and arduous journey – physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Infertility has ramifications that touch the core of self-image, self-esteem, and self-understanding, the book will help readers find ways to take care of themselves, establish support systems, explore options, and seek resolutions. ISBN: 0-8066-4360-9, @ $1.99. *(Also on list #10)

 

17 – David B. Hawkins, When Your Marriage Needs Repair (Your Pocket Therapist – A no-nonsense tool for restoring your relationship), Colorado Springs, CO: Victor of Cook Communications Ministries, 2001, 37 pp., Booklet: Perhaps your relationship has been withered by the drying winds of neglect; possibly, you are parched for the romance that once made your life so vital. Dr. David Hawkins’ mission is to revive your love, helping you plant strategic new seeds while weeding out the destructive patterns. Your marriage can be restored to its original beauty!, ISBN: 0-78143-472-6, @ $3.99. *(Also on list #10)

 

18 – Jan Jovaag Ansorge, When You are Facing a Divorce (Difficult Times Series), Minneapolis, MN: Augsburg, 2002, 48 pp., Booklet: The process of divorce begins long before the legal day of divorce and ends long after that day, and it challenges us on many fronts: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Ansorge addresses individuals who are facing divorce and yet care enough about their marriages, themselves, and their families to seek guidance from a variety of sources as they learn to live with this life-altering decision, ISBN: 0-8066-4361-7, @ $3.99. *(Also on list #5 & 10)

 

19 – Mildred Tengbom, When Your Child’s Marriage Ends (Difficult Times Series), Minneapolis, MN: Augsburg Books, 2002, 54 pp, Booklet: The emotional, spiritual, social, and financial effects of the of a marriage ripple through an extended family. With sound spiritual guidance and practical advice, this book shows how parents can help a son or daughter who is divorcing, how they can take care of themselves, and how to have a good relationship with grandchildren.  ISBN: 0-8066-4424-9, @ $1.99. *(Also on list #10)   

 

20 – Herb Vander Lugt, Divorce & Remarriage: What Does The Bible Teach?, Grand Rapids, MI: RBC Ministries, 2001, 32 pp., Booklet: Some students of Scripture say that that the Bible gives no grounds for divorce or remarriage. Others suggest that the Bible allows for divorce under some circumstances but does not allow for remarriage. Some say that if a divorce is justified, so is the possibility of remarriage. ISBN: ??????????, @ free PDF download @ www.discoveryseries.org/catalog *(Also on list #10)

 

21 – Harold J. Sala, Joyfully Single in a Couples World (Knowing Contentment, Peace and Fulfillment – NOW), Camp Hill, PA: Horizon Books, 1998, 240 pp., Prayer and expectation that God will help you to find contentment and fulfillment where you are now, for contentment is not a destination but a journey, ISBN: 0-88965-142-6, @ $10.99. *(Also on list #5)

 

22 – David Sper, Editor, How Can A Parent Find Peace of Mind? (Parenting – Discovery Series Bible Study), Grand Rapids, MI: Discovery House Publishers, 2002, 52 pp., Booklet: Few experiences are more wonderful and difficult than raising children. For this challenge, the Bible offers wisdom. Nowhere is there more realism than in the experiences of Abraham, Sarah, David, and others. Nowhere is there more understanding and comfort than in the Father of heaven who patiently loves and waits in the lives of His own growing children. ISDN: 1-57293-100-0, @ $1.99. *(Also on list #3 & 10)

 

23 – Jill Briscoe, Dealing with Difficult People (Handling Problem People in Your Life), Colorado Springs, CO: NexGen (Cook Communications Ministries), 2003, 67 pp., Booklet: . Deliberately go out of your way to make friends with difficult people, . Investigate what the Bible says about the problem, then apply the truth you learn, . Forgive them for being difficult, . Forgive them again!, . Intercede for them, . Confront the difficulty and try to talk with them about it, . Understand “why” the person is behaving like he or she is, . Love them practically, and . Thank God daily for the difficult people in your life, ISBN: 078143951-5, @ $4.99. *(Also on list #10)

 

24 – John Townsend, Handling Difficult People (What to Do When People Try to Push Your Buttons), 2006, 124 pp., Booklet: Helps you discover the insights and gain the courage to put an end to ineffective and unhealthy responses to difficult people in your life: . Noting ways that difficult people are impacting your life, . Understanding the various reasons people are difficult, . Getting rid of strategies that don’t work, . Asking God to help in your situation, . Preparing yourself for personal growth, . Connecting with people who are safe and sane, . Taking an appropriate stand on what is acceptable, and . Learning more effective communication patterns, ISBN: 1591454778, @ $9.99. *(Also on list #5 & 10)

 

25 – David A. Seamands, Healing for Damaged Emotions, Colorado Springs, CO: Life Journey (Cook Communications Ministries), 2004, 142 pp., Booklet: Whether through our own fallen temperament, willful disobedience, or as victims of hurtful actions of others, many of us struggle with crippling emotions, among them perfectionism, depression, and low self-worth. The pain of such emotions is often present with us even though the incidents and relationships that caused the hurt may be long past, ISBN: 0-89693-9383, @ $9.99. *(Also on list #5 & 10)

 

26 –David B. Hawkins, When Life Makes You Nervous (Your Pocket Therapist – New and effective treatments for anxiety), Colorado Springs, CO: Victor of Cook Communications Ministries, 2001, 47 pp., Booklet: Because anxiety is often misunderstood, many people feel uncomfortable talking about it. They suffer in isolation, and as their anxiety increases they feel even more isolated. Dr. David Hawkins gives helpful information about various types of anxiety disorder and offers hope for those who suffer from them., ISBN: 0-78143-736-9, @ $3.99. *(Also on list #10)

 

27 – David B. Hawkins, When You’re Down With The Blues (Your Pocket Therapist - Ways to overcome depression and create a bright future), Colorado Springs, CO: Victor of Cook Communications Ministries, 2001, 42 pp., Booklet: If you find yourself wondering through some sort of gloomy haze, Dr. David Hawkins gives helpful insights into the problem of depression.  He also offers assurances that you are not alone, and the problem is “very treatable.”, ISBN: 0-78143-473-3, @ $3.99. *(Also on list #10)

 

28 – David and Barbara Degrote-Sorensen, When You Are Depressed, Minneapolis, MN: Augsburg Books, 2002, 55 pp., Booklet: A complex disease that has been called “a hidden epidemic.” The book enables readers to understand the causes of depression and the kinds of treatment available – medical, psychological, and spiritual. The authors include a list of organizations and web sites that offer further information and support. Journaling exercises and suggestions for Bible reading and meditation help readers connect with the healing power of God, ISBN: 0-8066-4420-6, $1.99. *(Also on list #10)

 

29 – Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend, What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do – Discouragement & Depression (God Will Make a Way), Brentwood, TN: Integrity Publishers, 2005, 80 pp., Booklet: When you find yourself confused, anxious, discouraged, wondering, how to cope with struggles and difficulties life has thrown in your path, you are ready to experience God like never before. The eight “life principles” introduced will shine light on your sadness and reacquaint you with the One you’re been looking for all along . . . the One who will make a way for you and give you great hope – even in painful circumstances, ISBN: 1-59145-350-X @ $7.99. *(Also on list #6 & 10)

 

30 – Marcia Lund, When Your Family is Living with Mental Illness (Difficult Times Series), Minneapolis, MN: Augsburg, 2002, 60 pp., Booklet: Lund declares “You are not alone” to families of people with mental illness, encouraging them to be open about the issues of mental health and to seek help. She writes from her experience of living with a brother with schizophrenia, and her own struggle with depression, and her work with the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. Lund helps readers to recognize the signs of mental illness, understand the treatment options, and find needed support for the family, ISBN: 0-8066-4423-0, @ $4.99. *(Also on list #10)

 

31 – Mary Batchelor, How Do I Face Midlife? (Dealing with the Midlife Challenge – Bible Answers Library), Uhrichsville, OH: Barbour Publishing, 2001, 47 pp., Booklet: Midlife can bring many challenges – whether in our physical bodies, in our work, or our relationships. This honest, practical, and helpful book acknowledges that midlife can be a time of loss – but approaches it equally as a time of gain. By focusing on the loving care of God, midlife can be viewed as a time to celebrate, ISBN: 1-58660-272-1, @ $0.80. *(Also on list #10)

 

32 – Stormie Omartian and others, Praying through Life’s Problems (Inspiring Messages of Hope), Nashville, TN: Integrity Publishers, 2003, 197 pp., By sharing spiritual and practical encouragement from the depths of their own lives, they draw you into God’s gentle presence no matter what the circumstances: . Knowing when and how to speak the truth in love, . Recognizing God’s heart even in crises, . Drawing on God’s resources for overcoming depression, . Gaining a new view of your body and yourself, and . Moving through the wounds of the past to a better hope, ISBN: 1-591445-057-8, @ $7.99. *(Also on list #3)

 

33 – Kurt De Haan, How Can I Find Satisfaction In My Work? (Christian Living – Discovery Series Bible Study), Grand Rapids, MI: Discovery House Publishers, 2003, 48 pp., Booklet: Is there any way that I can find significance in a job that seems to be going nowhere? What if I feel overworked and underappreciated? Do I care too much or not enough about my job? What does God think about my work? Does my job really matter to Him? ISBN: 1-57293-104-3, @ $1.99. *(Also on list #3 & 10)

 

34 – Donna Bennett, When You Lose Your Job, (Difficult Times Series), Minneapolis, MN: Augsburg, 2002, 47 pp., Booklet: Whether the economy is booming or shrinking, the loss of a job is a financial, emotional, and spiritual challenge. The transition from work to joblessness and back to work is one that is best handled with thoughtful care. This book offers a wealth of advice for “holding it together” throughout the transition. Practical job-search strategies, coping with emotional issues, and maintaining a spiritual center amid change are some of the topics addressed for those undergoing this difficult time, ISBN: 0-8066-4362-5, @ $1.99. *(Also on list #10)

 

35 – Margaret Houk, When You Have a Chronic Illness (Difficult Times Series), Minneapolis, MN: Augsburg, 2002, 41 pp., Booklet: Though chronic illness brings lifestyle changes difficult to accept or deal with, it need not lead to a boring, bitter life. The book shows readers effective ways to face and transcend the obstacles. It discloses how individuals varying by age, type and length of illness, level of disability, and faith group are moving ahead toward building rich, satisfying, and meaningful lives, ISBN: 0-8066-4373-0, @ $1.99. *(Also on list #10)

 

36 – Max Sinclair, How Do I Live with Limitations? (Finding Dignity and Contentment in Spite of Permanent Loss – Bible Answers Library), Uhrichsville, OH: Barbour Publishing, 2001, 46 pp., Booklet: Many people live with limitations – whether seen or unseen. Sometimes physical, sometimes emotional, these limitations can hinder our ability to function in life. The answer to human limitations is a limitless God. This encouraging book will point you toward that God, and His Son Jesus Christ, who became a man . . . a man who understands human limitations and will help us overcome them, ISBN: 1-58660-274-8, @ $0.80. *(Also on list #10)

 

37 – Jan Jovaag Ansorge, When You are Diagnosed with a Life-Threatening Illness (Difficult Times Series), Minneapolis, MN: Augsburg, 2002, 44 pp., Booklet: As you adjust with a life-threatening illness, what lies heavily on your mind? What are your concerns, your fears, your worries? What are your hopes, your wishes? The purpose of this book is to deal as honestly as possible with these issues, and to share the thoughts and experiences of someone who is traveling the same path that you are, ISBN:  0-8066-4359-5, @ $1.99. *(Also on list #10)

 

38 – Herb Vander Lugt, Does God Want Me Well? (Healing/Wellness – Discovery Series Bible Study), Grand Rapids, MI: Discovery House Publishers, 2002, 46 pp., Booklet: Does God use sickness in the lives of His children to build character? Are we sick because we don’t have the faith to be healed? When sickness or suffering attacks us or someone close to us, what should we think? Four positive unassailable certainties that every child of God can count on in times of sickness and suffering are covered. ISBN: 1-57293-095-0, @ $1.99. *(Also on list #10)

 

39 – Ronald D. Jones, When Life is Cut Short (A Biblical Guide to Dealing with Tragedy – Bible Answers Library), Uhrichsville, OH: Barbour Books, Booklet: When you or those you love suffer loss, you want answers to questions like “Why did this happen?” and “How could God allow it?’ ISBN: 1-58660-556-9, @ $1.99. *(Also on list #10)

 

40 – Charles Stanley, Feeling Secure in A Troubled World (Live Courageously Through Your Faith in Christ), Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2000, 110 pp., Booklet: Charles Stanley illustrates how the Lord uses times of trouble to chisel, sand, and mold His children into the likeness of Jesus Christ. No matter what hardship you experience, He promises that you will emerge stronger in faith, wiser in His ways, more confident in His power., ISBN 0-7852-7293-3, @ $5.99. *(Also on list #5 & 10)

 

41 – Knowing God’s Will (Navigating Life’s Tough Decisions), Torrance, CA: Rose Publishing, 2006, 12 pp., Pamphlet that’s a road guide to help you navigate through life’s tough decisions and have confidence along the journey. Address questions such as: . Who is God and why should I trust Him?, . What does God think about me?, . What does the Bible say God’s Will is?, . How can I recognize God’s leading?, . What’s the value of suffering?, and . What does God do with our failure? ISBN: 1596360763, @ $3.99. *(Also on list #3, 5 & 9)

 

42 – Mark Water, Knowing God’s Will Made Easier, (An easy-to-understand booklet reference guide), Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 1998, 64 pp., . general principles for guidance, . 9 keys to God’s will, . 5 ways in which God guides, PLUS . a 7-page pull-out chart showing God’s leadership through Scripture., ISBN: 1-56563-376-8, @ $3.50. *(Also on list #3, 5 & 10)

 

43 – David Sper, Editor, How Can I Know What God Wants Me to Do? (God’s Will – Discovery Series Bible Study), Grand Rapids, MI: Discovery House Publishers, 2003, 48 pp., Booklet: This study offers biblical guidelines to help us sort through the confusion and move ahead confidently through life.  Will He send me a clear signal? Will I get some kind of special feeling? How much should I rely on good old common sense? What if the Bible doesn’t seem to have anything to say that applies to the matter? Why does God seem to leave me hanging in limbo when I want so desperately to hear a direct word from Him? And what about those times when there seem to be several good options, or perhaps no good option? ISBN: 1-57293-103-5, @ $1.99. *(Also on list #3 & 10)

 

44 – Richard Bewes, How Can I Begin Again? (Answers to the Deepest Questions of Life – Bible Answers Library), Uhrichsville, OH: Barbour Publishing, 2001, 47 pp., Booklet: In a world of pain and trouble, many people are looking for hope – a chance to begin again. Their anguish pours out in questions: . Is there really a God?, . What can Jesus do for me?, . Can I turn my life around?, and . Is there’s any hope at all in our existence? This book will answer these questions and guide you toward a better life – a life of true happiness through faith in God, ISBN: 1- 58660-270-5, @ $1.99. *(Also on list #2+ & 10)

 

45 – David Sper, Editor, Joseph: Overcoming Life’s Challenges (God’s Faithfulness – Discovery Series Bible Study), Grand Rapids, MI: Discovery House Publishers, 2002, 46 pp., Booklet: We can be slow to learn that what causes the most pain is not the initial loss or hardship but the failure to learn anything in the process. If we really believe that God is working all things for our good, then one of the great challenges is to allow hard, painful, and tear-filled experiences to be our teacher in the classroom of life. The Old Testament character Joseph learned through extremely difficult circumstances how to overcome. ISBN: 1-57293-096-9, @ $1.99. *(Also on list #3 & 10)

 

46 – Rick Warren, The Power to Change Your Life (Exchanging Personal Mediocrity For Spiritual Significance), Foothill Ranch, CA: The Encouraging Word, 1998, 149 pp., Booklet: Have you ever wished that you could change something about yourself?: . A bad habit?, . Destructive thoughts?, or . An unpleasant personality trait? You will learn how to experience peace rather than pressure, joy rather than defeat, and patience rather than irritation,, ISBN: 0-96608951-0, @ $6.99. *(Also on list #5 & 10)

 

47 – Phillip Yancey, Where Is God When It Hurts? (A Comforting, Healing Guide For Coping With Hard Times), Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1990, 298 pp., Using examples from the Bible as well as the author’s personal experiences, this book speaks to everyone for whom life sometimes doesn’t make sense. Phillip Yancey can help us discover how to reach out to someone in pain even when we don’t know what to say. It shows us how we can learn to accept without blame, anger, or fear that which we cannot understand., ISBN: 0-310-21437-8, @ $4.99.

 

48 – Anne Graham Lotz, Why? (Trusting God When You Don’t Understand), Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, 2005, 144 pp., When we find ourselves asking: Why did this have to happen?, Why didn’t God intervene?, Why is God silent?, Why hasn’t God met my needs?, Why doesn’t God perform a miracle?, Why me?, To our heart- wrenched cries of Why?, God’s ultimate answer is Jesus, ISBN: 0-8499-0845-0, @ $7.99. *(Also on list #10)

 

49 – James Dobson, When God Doesn’t Make Sense (Holding on to hope . . .), Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 1993, 251 pp., Why does a loving God permit pain and suffering? . Terrorist attacks, . War, . The death of someone you love, . Debilitating illness, . Divorce, and . Sorrow, pain, and despair, ISBN: 0-8423-7062-5, @ $11.99.

 

50 – Ron Rhodes, Why Do Bad Things Happen if God is Good, Eugene, OR: Harvest House Publishers, 2004, 284 pp., Have you ever asked, Why did this happen to me? This thoughtful but easy-to-understand analysis of the existence of evil will lead you to discover what the Bible has to say about: . God sovereignty, your own free will, and Satan’s potential influence in your painful experiences, . what to do when God seems silent, and . your eternal destination and how it can give you hope today. ISBN: 0-7369-1296-7, @ $8.99  

 

51 – David Wilkerson, Have You Felt Like Giving Up Lately (a sourcebook for healing your hurts), Grand Rapids, MI: Fleming H. Revell (Baker Book House Division), 1980, 157 pp., Examines the inner wounds that afflict even the most secure Christians and provides assuring measures to overcome their problems, ISBN: 0-8007-8481-2, @ $3.49.

 

52 – Donald W. Morgan, When Your World is Coming Apart (How to Get it Together), Grand Rapids, MI: Fleming H. Revell (Baker Book House Division), 1988, 191 pp., Offers practical strategies for overcoming anger, fear, doubt, worry, and depression during life’s storms, ISBN: 0-8007-8677-7, @ $4.99.

 

53 – Rick Warren, God’s Answers to Life’s Difficult Questions (Living with Purpose), Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2006, 197 pp., Jesus said, “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free!” Lasting freedom from personal hang-ups comes from building our lives on the truth. Only the Bible can be depended on completely to provide truthful insights into the causes and cures for our personal problems. God’s Word has stood the test of time. It contains the answers to life’s most difficult questions. ISBN: 0-310-27302-1, @ $10.99.

 

54 – Linda R. McGinn, Dancing in the Storm (Hope in the Midst of Chaos), Grand Rapids, MI: Fleming H. Revell (A Division of Baker Book House), 1999, 201 pp., Are there times when the uncertainties of life overwhelm you? This book shows you that chaos actually does you a favor by smashing the false foundations on which you try to build your life. As you learn to accept rather than resist chaos, God’s pattern for your life will emerge from the tempest, bringing you rest, calm, joy, and adventure, ISBN: 0-8007-5696-7, @ $2.99.

 

55 – Michelle McKinney Hammond, Why Do I Say “Yes” When I Need To Say “No”? (Escaping the Trap of Temptation), Eugene, OR: Harvest House Publishers, 2002, 235 pp., Learn how you can… . enjoy an intimacy with God that preserves you; . unmask temptation’s deceptive disguises; . make use of God’s way of escape; . break unhealthy habits; . experience true freedom from guilt; and . develop a strong sense of purpose and vision., ISBN: 0-7369-0869-2, @ $8.99.

 

56 – Charles F. Stanley, When the Enemy Strikes (The Keys to Winning Your Spiritual Battles), Nashville, TN: Nelson Books (A Division of Thomas Nelson Publishers), 2004, 211 pp., Fear, discouragement, loneliness, anger, temptation. These struggles are common to every human. Yet not all circumstances or negative emotions originate within. They could be the result of a willful, coordinated assault of Satan. Stanley explores the often-overlooked reality of spiritual warfare – the tactics used by Satan to taunt, confuse, slander, and harm. Your adversary wants to crush your will, delay your promise, hinder your destiny, destroy your relationships, and lead you into sin, ISBN: 0-7852-8788-4, @ $9.99

 

57 – Charles R. Swindoll, Getting Through the Tough Stuff (It’s Always Something!), Nashville, TN: W Publishing Group, 2004, 231 pp., Jesus wants you to be a mature believer, who turns to him in times of joy and in times of sorrow and struggle. No matter what you may face . . . temptation, misunderstanding, anxiety, shame, doubt, pain, prejudice, and hypocrisy., ISBN: 0-8499-1813-8, @ 13.79.

 

58 – Scott Dickson, Never Give Up (7 Principles for Christians Leading in Tough Times), Uhrichsville, OH: Barbour Publishing, 2004, 186 pp., Leading in tough times means - . Putting fear in its place, . Remembering to pray, . Getting God’s perspective, . Providing “front-line” leadership, . Communicating – often and honestly, Persevering through everything, and . Focusing on the “bigger picture.” Wealth and great success are not assured, but guiding by Christian principles promises a hope and a future with eternal rewards. ISBN: 1-59310-144-9, @ $1.99.

 

59 – Dr. Wayne Mack and Joshua Mack, God’s Solutions To Life’s Problems, Tulsa, OK: Hensley Publishing, 2002, 286 pp., From defining the problem to discovering the biblical solution to committing to a biblical course of action and designing your life for change, you will discover that you can overcome any problem when you know where to find the answers you’re seeking., ISBN: 1-56322-079-2, $16.99.

  

60 – Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life (What On Earth Am I Here For?), Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2002, 334 pp., By the end of this journey you will know God’s purpose for your life and will understand the big picture – how all the pieces of your life fit together. Having this perspective will reduce your stress, simplify your decisions, increase your satisfaction, and, most important, prepare you for eternity. ISBN: 0-310-20571-9, @ $11.99. *(Also on list #3)

 

61 – Howard Dayton, Your Money Counts (The Biblical Guide to Learning, Spending, Saving, Investing, Giving, and Getting Out of Debt), Gainesville, GA: Crown Financial Ministries, 1996, 169 pp., There are 2,350 verses that address everything you need about handling money. Indeed, the Bible is a blueprint for managing your finances., ISBN: 0-9651114-0-7, @ $8.99.

 

62 – Biblical Financial Study (Small Group Student Manual), Gainesville, GA: Crown Financial Ministries, 2003, 182 pp., Topics include: . Getting out of debt, . Saving, . Spending, . Budgeting, . Earning money, . Investing, . Giving, and . Training children, ISBN: 1-56427-150-1, @ $??.??.

 

63– Mary Hunt, Debt-Proof Your Marriage (How to Achieve Financial Harmony), Grand Rapids, MI: Revell, 2003, 278 pp., . Become effective money partners, . Create a get-out-of-debt plan that works, . Be prepared for unexpected expenses, . Slash mortgage payment time in half, and . Deal effectively with roller coaster income., ISBN: 0-8007-5850-1, @ $9.99.

 

64 – James Wise, Five Steps to Financial Freedom (Money Management Made Easy), Tulsa, OK: Hensley Publishing, 2003, 287 pp., Do you accurately understand: . your own misconceptions toward money and finances?, . common but often unrecognized symptoms of materialism?, . how to improve your financial condition?, . what the credit-card comfort zone is, and how it affects your spending?, . how to break the vicious cycle of credit-card debt?, . how to plan your spending?, . how to accelerate your debt repayment and become debt-free?, . the benefits of a savings plan, and how to start one?, . the difference between ownership and stewardship?, . five scriptural principles for managing investments?, . how giving can unleash God’s blessings in your life?, and . what God’s Word teaches about handling money?, ISBN: 1-56322-084-9, @ $14.99.

 

65– Deborah Smith Pegues, 30 Days to Taming Your Tongue (What You SAY (and DON’T SAY) Will Improve Your Relationships), Eugene, OR: Harvest House Publishers, 2005, 141 pp., With humor and a bit of refreshing sass, Deborah devotes chapters to learning how you can overcome the: . Retaliating Tongue, . Know-It-All Tongue, . Belittling Tongue, . Hasty Tongue, . Gossiping Tongue, and . And 25 more!, ISBN: 0736915605, @ $4.99. *(Also on list #10)

 

66– Henry Cloud and John Townsend, Boundaries (When to Say YES, When to Say NO to Take Control of Your Life), Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1992, 304 pp., Have you ever found yourself wondering: . Can I set limits and still be a loving person?,  . How do I answer someone who wants my time, love, energy, or money?, and . Why do I feel guilty when I consider setting boundaries? Boundaries are personal property lines that define who you are and who you are not, and influence all areas of your life, ISBN: 0-310-24745-4, @ $8.99.

 

67– Henry Cloud and John Townsend, Boundaries Face to Face (How to Have that Difficult Conversation You’ve been Avoiding), Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2003, 266 pp., All of us need to be able to have a healthy confrontational conversation at one time or another. Sometimes it’s a matter of simply saying no so we don’t get overextended, or saying yes to better ways of building intimacy in a good relationship. At other times we may need to confront a difficult person in a relationship – a controller, a manipulator, an irresponsible person, perhaps even someone who is abusive, ISBN: 0-310-22152-8, @ $3.99.

 

68– H. Norman Wright, Winning Over Your Emotions (Helpful Answers that Will Change Your Life), Eugene, OR: Harvest House Publishers, 1998, 185 pp, . transform stress into positive actions, . break a lifelong pattern of worry and anxiety, . avoid anger’s destructiveness, . alleviate depression, and . help someone struggling emotionally, ISBN: 1-56507-903-5, @ $8.99.

 

69– Bob Phillips, Controlling Your Emotions Before They Control You, Eugene, OR: Harvest House Publishers, 1995, 303 pp., Family counselor Bob Phillips offers a Bible-based, step-by-step plan for working through difficult circumstances and day-to-day upsets. You’ll discover coping strategies for many situations, including: family stress, depression, and anger., ISBN 0-7369-0451-4, @ $9.99.

 

70– Joyce Meyer, Straight Talk (Overcoming Emotional Battles with the Power of God’s Word), New York, NY: Warner Faith (Time Warner Book Group), 2004, 381 pp., Our biggest battles is often the ones insides ourselves. Whether your particular stumbling block is discouragement, fear, depression, insecurity, loneliness, or stressing over worrying about life – and even if you have been fighting for a long time, without success – get ready for some good news: Negative feelings can be overcome!, ISBN: 0-446-57800-2, @ $8.99.

 

71– Joyce Meyer, Battlefield of the Mind (Winning the Battle in Your Mind), Nashville, TN: Warner Faith, 1999, 288 pp., Worry, doubt, confusion, depression, anger, and feelings of condemnation . . . all these are attacks on the mind. Now it’s your turn to: . Gain control over your mind and find freedom and peace, . Recognize damaging thoughts and stop them from influencing your life, . Be patient with yourself even when you make mistakes, . Arm yourself with the Word of God, praise, prayer, and other powerful spiritual weapons, and . Follow the light out of your mental “wilderness” – the bad attitudes and excuses people use that keep them from God – and find undreamed of happiness and fulfillment, ISBN: 0-446-69109-7, @ $8.99.

 

72– Tim LaHaye and Bob Phillips, Anger Is a Choice, Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2002, 205 pp., As you learn how to handle conflicts and anger, you’ll be enabled to heal damaged relationships and help others deal with their anger as well. Today, you can begin taking steps to make your life more peaceful, rewarding, and meaningful. Learning to control anger is one of the best choices you’ll ever make, ISBN: 0-310-24283-5, @ $9.99.

 

73 - Dwight L. Carlson, Overcoming Hurts & Anger (Finding Freedom from Negative Emotions), Eugene, OR: Harvest House Publishers, 2000, 165 pp., What if you didn’t have to experience the numerous emotional and physical problems that anger causes? Instead, by confronting and learning to cope with your feelings and negative emotions, you could experience liberation and fulfillment and come to enjoy the riches of God’s mercy and grace in greater ways than ever before., ISBN 0-7369-0196-5, @ $6.99.

 

74– Nancy Kennedy, When He Doesn’t Believe (Help and Encouragement for Women Who Feel Alone in Their Faith), Colorado Springs, CO: WaterBrook Press, 2001, 209 pp., If you love a man who does not share your commitment to Christ, you may feel frustrated, discouraged, and lonely. You likely worry about how your husband’s beliefs – or lack of them – will affect your children. Perhaps you, like so many women, have tried to “help” your husband find or deepen his relationship with God – only to realize you have pushed him farther away. You may be wondering, “What do I do now?” Or perhaps you are even losing hope, ISBN: 1-57856-434-4, @ $9.99.

 

75– Neil T. Anderson and Rich Miller, Freedom From Fear (Overcoming Worry & Anxiety), Eugene, OR: Harvest House Publishers, 1999, 349 pp., Discover how to: . overcome anxious thoughts with the truth, . gain victory over the fear of people, failure, and death, . cast all your anxieties on Christ, and . let the fear of the Lord dispel all other fears, ISBN: 0-7369-0072-1, @ $9.99.

 

76– Tim LaHaye, How to Win Over Depression, Grand Rapids, MI: ZondervanPublishingHouse, 1996, 264 pp., This book examines the causes and treatments of depression, including physical imbalances and the therapeutic use of anti-depressants. Then, in simple language, Dr. LaHaye describes his own approach – one that’s proved successful time and again for over twenty-five years. Digging beyond the physical and emotional components of depression, Dr. LaHaye takes you to its spiritual root and provides a means for eradicating it from your life!, ISBN 0-310-20326-0, @ $8.99.

 

77– Pam Vredevelt, Letting Go of Disappointments and Painful Losses (Letting Go Series), Sisters, OR: Multnomah Publishers, 2001, 125 pp., Practical ways to help you at last let go of these troubling emotions and : . Recognize that what is, is – accept the unchangeable, . Relinquish control – learn the fine art of surrender, . Revisit the basics – nurture the body to help heal the spirit,  . Revise expectations – understand that suffering is part of life, . Refocus – discover the good in any situation, and . Run to God – through prayer, turn disappointments into appointments for God’s intervention, ISBN: 1-57673-954-6, @ $3.99. *(Also on list #10)

 

78– Stormie Omartian, Lord, I Want to Be Whole (The Power of Prayer & Scripture in Emotional Healing), Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2000, 237 pp., Outlines seven solidly biblical steps to wholeness, based on the power of prayer and Scripture to change your life: . Release the past; . Live in obedience to God; . Recognize and resist your real enemy; . Don’t settle for less than total restoration; . Receive the gifts God has given you; . Reject common pitfalls; and . Stand strong when difficulties come., ISBN 0-7852-6703-4, @ $10.99.

 

79– Stormie Omartian, Just Enough Light for the Step I'm On (Trusting God in the Tough Times), Eugene, OR: Harvest House Publishers, 1999, 179 pp., You’ll discover how too… . overcome fear in times of darkness; . learn to see the positive side in times of challenging situations; . have enough strength to go through times of testing; . surrender your dreams to God and listen for His call on your life; and . step out of the past and move into the future God has planned for you., ISBN 0-7369-0012-8, @ $7.99.

 

80– Tim LaHaye, Finding The Will of God In A Crazy Mixed-up World, Grand Rapids, MI: ZondervanPublishingHouse, 1989,165 pp., Learn how to follow Dr. LaHaye’s eight road signs for decision-making: . Surrender to God’s Word; . Pray diligently and consistently; . Allow the Holy Spirit’s indwelling in your heart; . Pay attention to the circumstances of Divine Providence; . Expect God’s supernatural peace in your heart; . Accept the godly desires God gives you; . Listen to godly advice from dedicated Christians; and . Read the Word to make God-guided decisions., ISBN 0-310-27171-1, @ $7.99.

 

81– Henry T. Blackaby & Claude V. King, Experiencing God (Knowing and Doing the Will of God), Nashville, TN: Broadman-Holman, 1998, 223 pp., . Learn to hear when God is speaking to you, . Find out where God is working and join Him, and              . Experience God doing through you what only God can do!!!, ISBN: 0-8054-0197-0, @ $9.99.

 

82– Eddie Rasnake, Living God’s Will (Reading and Applying God’s Signs For Your Life – Following God Series), Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers, 2001, 179 pp., Clear and practical advice for: . Yielding your life to the Lord; . Recognizing God’s will through Scripture, prayer, and circumstances; . Seeking godly counsel; . Discovering how God’s peace enters into the process of following His will; and . Determining God’s will in areas not specifically addressed in Scripture, such as choosing a life-mate or career path., ISBN: 0-89957-309-6, @ $9.99.

 

83– Stormie Omartian, Praying God’s Will for Your Life (A Prayerful Walk to Spiritual Well-Being), Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2001, 183 pp., A way of life and a heart attitude that are God’s will for everyone who knows Him. That way of life encompasses three important components: . an intimate relationship with God, . a solid foundation in God’s truth, and . a commitment to obedience, ISBN: 0-7852-6645-3, @ $9.99.

 

84 - Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend, God Will Make A Way (What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do), Nashville, TN: Integrity Publishers, 2006, 307 pp., Presents eight fascinating and persuasive principles that demonstrate how God enters both the heart-breaking situation and the life looking for more. When you apply these principles to your life . . . . Your relationships will be better, . You’ll have more control over your life, and . You’ll satisfy your spiritual hunger, ISBN 1-59145-429-8, @ $11.99. *(Also on list #5)

 

85– Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend, God Will Make A Way (Personal Discovery Guide – What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do), Nashville, TN: Integrity Publishers, 2003, 161 pp., Eight Spiritual Principles That Will Enable You To:            . Deepen Your Relationships, . Improve Your General Health, . Rekindle Your Marriage, . Seek God in the Midst of Crisis,            . Satisfy Your Spiritual Hunger, . Advance Your Career, . Strengthen Your Family, and . Regain Control of Your Life. ISBN 1-59145-079-9, @ $10.99.

 

86 – Henry Cloud, The Secret Things of God (Unlocking the Treasures Reserved for You), New York, NY: Howard Books (Division of Simon & Schuster), 2007, 218 pp., This book reveals the “secret things of God” – secrets about God, about happiness, about relationships, and about your purpose. The spiritual truths reveal principles that make life work. Even Christians who know and claim biblical truths often don’t know how to use them. Author Cloud shows readers how to unlock the treasure of these truths and ignite their power in their lives. ISBN: 1-4165-6360-1, @ $12.87. *(Also on list #3)

 

87– Becky Tirabassi, Change Your Life (Achieve a Healthy Body, Heal Relationships, & Connect with God), New York, NY: Berkley Books, 2001, 219 pp., . Do you struggle with a weight problem, an addiction, or a bad habit?, . Do you feel “stuck” in an unhealthy relationship?, and . Do you have an unfulfilled dream?, ISBN: 0-425-17819-6, @ $9.99.

 

88 – Rick Warren, God’s Power to Change Your Life (Living with Purpose), Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2006, 236 pp., This book is mainly about two things: where the power to change comes from, and what we want to be like after we change. The bottom line is that Jesus Christ offers us the power we need to become what he wants us to be. This book unveils both of these truths as expressed in the Bible – specifically in the book of Galatians. There we read that the outgrowth of Christ’s power is “love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control” (Gal. 5:22-23). ISBN: 0-310-27303-5, @ $10.99.

 

89– Charles F. Stanley, Living the Extraordinary Life (Nine Principles to Discover It), Nashville, TN: Nelson Books, 2005, 240 pp., Some of the basic truths offered to restore inner peace and joy include: . A complete life can only occur by full surrender to God, . Obedience always brings blessing, . Only by patience can we know God’s will, and . We can win our battles if we fight on our knees, ISBN: 0-7852-6611-9, @ $11.99. *(Also on list #3)