I (Bill) became a Christian in my early twenties through the influence of a group of young adults at Hollywood Presbyterian Church in California. Quickly I began ministering in a number of ways and saw God blessing my efforts. Around the same time, though, I accepted a member of my church as a partner into …
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Since the beginning of Campus Crusade for Christ, I (Bill) have made it my policy never to be alone with any woman other than my wife, Vonette. I have seen the way other Christian leaders have failed in the area of sexual purity and have brought disaster upon their ministries as a result. Even the …
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Both of your authors know what it is like to be ill. I (Bill) have been diagnosed with a progressive lung disease, while I (Henry) have suffered from Parkinson’s disease for years. For each of us, it was crucial to get an accurate diagnosis in order to begin the appropriate form of treatment for our …
Have you bought into the “all about me” attitude that’s prevalent in our culture today? Even if you haven’t done it consciously, do you sometimes act that way? Do you always want to be first in line? Are you rude behind the wheel, trying to get ahead of everyone else? Do you want to have …
Feeling angry? Is anger destroying your relationships? Do you want to change? Anger’s family of behaviors includes violence, rage, bitterness, hatred, and vengefulness. These can be replaced with forgiveness. Discover how to overcome anger in its various forms through time-tested insights that really work! Self-Test Are You Angry? The following self-evaluation quiz will help you determine …
Do you eat too much? Do you find it hard to stop after one or two drinks? Overindulging can have serious consequences, from health problems to jail time, and more. Overindulgence’s family of behaviors includes gluttony, drunkenness, drug abuse, shopaholism, and overuse of media. These can be replaced with moderation. Discover how to overcome overindulgence …
Feeling afraid? Is fear keeping you in bondage? Do you want to change? Fear’s family of behaviors includes disbelief, worry, and anxiety. These can be replaced with faith. Discover how to overcome fear in its various forms through time-tested insights that really work! Self-Test Are You Fearful? The following self-evaluation quiz will help you determine whether you …
Addicted to porn? Giving in to sexual temptation? Feeling shame? Sex misused can destroy your relationships and your health. Immorality’s family of behaviors includes lust, premarital sex, adultery, pornography, homosexuality, and immodesty. These can be replaced by purity. Discover how to overcome immorality in its various forms through time-tested insights that really work! Self-Test Are …
Feeling restless? Discontent with your circumstances? Does it seem that nothing ever satisfies? Dissatisfaction’s family of behaviors includes envy, coveting, complaining, ingratitude, theft, and greed. These can be replaced with contentment. Discover how to overcome dissatisfaction in its various forms through time-tested insights that really work! Self-Test Are You Dissatisfied? The following self-evaluation quiz will …
Feeling guilty about that lie you told today? Or have you told so many that you have a hard time remembering what the truth is? Or perhaps you deceive subtly by pretending to be someone you’re not. Are your relationships suffering for it? Deceit’s family of behaviors includes lying, fraud, hypocrisy, flattery, and cheating. These …