From Heartbroken to Hopeful Leader/Study Guide


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Helpful Leader/Study Guide to go along with the From Heartbroken to Healing book by Shirley Elliott.




From Heartbroken to Hopeful


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As Christian parents we are called to faithfully train up our children in the love and discipline of the Lord. but what happens when our children grow into adulthood and make the decision to live an opposite way from God's instructions given through their mom and dad? All too often when this happens, parents begin to believe they have failed God and their child. Brad Bigney, who wrote the Foreword describes biblical hope as ." . . a confident expectation of a future blessing centered on the person and work of Jesus Christ." We pray you will find that confident expectation here.




Hope When Your Heart Is Breaking


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Losing means grieving. Grieving means choices. Choices mean hurt or healing. You’ve lost someone you love. Or you’re on the brink of losing your marriage. Your dreams. Your health. Or perhaps the trauma of your past pursues you into the present. Your life’s going to change. Which way it goes won’t be decided by your loss, but by the choices you make. At the crossroads of grief, one road will lead to hope and healing. The other, to more hurt. Hope When Your Heart Is Breaking is an honest look at both roads, and how your greatest loss can lead to your greatest gain. Author Ron Hutchcraft writes from the deep well of his own devastating loss and grief, and points you to the practical steps that lead to peace and wholeness. This book is a pathway to hope—a roadmap through the pain of grief and loss. Discover new strength through a new closeness to others and to God. And make the decisions that lead to comfort, growth, and life.







In Every Pew Sits a Broken Heart


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Ruth Graham - daughter of beloved evangelist Billy Graham - offers a guide for those who are hurting or those who love them. She illustrates through personal stories and Scripture how nothing can keep you from experiencing the fullness of God's grace. Run with Ruth to the arms of the God you can trust, the Father God who embraces, sustains, and redeems your brokenness. Ruth Graham has discovered through bitter personal experience that God does his great work in the ruins of our lives. As Ruth's life descended through divorce, depression, and shame; as she bore heartrending parental struggles; and as she faltered trying to make wise choices in the wake of bad ones, she discovered the unending embrace of a faithful, forgiving, and grace-filled God. This book surpasses the testimony of her fascinating story as she brings sharp new insight from the Word of God for all who fear their actions may be beyond forgiveness or their broken circumstances may keep them from being used by God ever again. Through the words of Jeremiah - the weeping prophet - Ruth reveals the God who makes wasted places come to life. You'll explore the parable of the Prodigal Son as never before as Ruth discloses her own likeness to each character: The indignant older brother, struggling to understand God’s grace toward her husband's infidelity The prodigal, wading through the deep shame and painful circumstances of her own actions The father, running to embrace her children in the midst of bulimia, drug abuse, and unplanned pregnancy Ruth includes practical steps in every chapter anyone can take to offer care, support, and hope to the broken people they encounter in their lives and in the pews beside them every Sunday.




Through a Broken Heart


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Dear Broken Heart You must be hurting deeply. Perhaps you're also feeling overwhelmed and completely alone in this place of emptiness and grief. I've been where you are and my heart aches with yours. I want you to know there is someone who sees and someone who cares. His name is Jesus. The journey right now is dark and painful, but if you will travel with me using God's word as our guide, it will eventually lead to a place of hope and restoration. A destination where God's love ushers you into wholeness. Where His healing hand won't just repair your shattered soul, but will establish you in the truth that you are deeply loved and understood. In contrast to your current sorrow, this may seem too good to be true. I get that, I've been there. At this point, I'm only asking you to trust that He is able. I invite you to spend these next six weeks at the feet of Jesus and allow Him to enter into your wounded heart through this very place of brokenness. Will you give Him permission to transform you in a way that far exceeds your own expectations? Colleen Meissner Married for the first time at 42, Colleen knows firsthand the pain of heartbreak, being single longer than expected, and the battle against fear and insecurity. She holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology and has spent over 10 years sharing her own experience and knowledge as a coach and mentor. She now has a vision to share the wisdom she's been given with you.




Homecoming


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The story of a young woman whose life was cut short at the age of 17. Alexis's mom, Tammy, tells of her journey through the pain of loosing both of her children, and how she found hope out of the heartbreak.




Healing the Broken Heart


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The author has lived in the northeastern Georgia mountains for thirty years. After nine years as a teacher in Florida, he moved to Georgia where he became a school counselor for twenty-five years. He has also been a private clinical therapist for forty-eight years. His purpose in writing this book is to be a lifeline through reaching out to others.




Hope Lies Ahead


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People who love prodigals often struggle in silence. This book lets you know that you are not alone and that there is hope. Pastor and author James Banks and his son Geoff Banks each write from their perspective, sharing their story of redemption and offering you hope while you are in the struggle. No matter what your prodigal is going through—addiction, turning from faith, worldly pursuits—you'll find encouragement to pray deeply, love generously, and cling to God for comfort, healing, and restoration during the difficult journey.




Reign In Hope


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"God where are you? I'm lost and drowning in sadness...I thought you loved me!"Have you ever felt lost or like you don't belong. Are you standing on the precipice of collapse? Are you crushed by secrets and shame or carrying the heavy baggage of guilt?If yes, then this is a book you will not be able to put down.Reign in Hope reveals shocking and provocative life situations. Lee Ann, a powerful life narrator, goes beyond the comfort zone to share an inspiring, honest, and ultimately hopeful story of a woman who like Eve believed the lies, fell into temptation and tasted the forbidden fruit. And just like Eve, she found herself in the pit of heartbreak and despair.In this story of tragedy and triumph, Lee Ann will take you on an unforgettable, candid journey through love and loss. A desperate search for wholeness led her down a path of sin, dysfunction, secrets, and lies. Years of struggle gave way to utter hopelessness and desperation. Finally, heartfelt surrender would guide her into the loving arms of her Savior who freely offers grace and forgiveness.There she found peace, healing, hope, and a palpable spark for life. If she could, so will you!