In the 31-Day Devotionals for Life series, biblical counselors and Bible teachers guide you through specific situations or struggles, applying God’s Word to your life in practical ways day after day. We currently have 11 available and will have 3 new books releasing in May.
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1. Addictive Habits: Changing for Good by David R. Dunham
$9.99 | 96 pages | SAMPLE CHAPTER
Addictions begin with a choice—but come to trap and define you. These daily devotionals refocus us on the God who can restructure lives and disentangle sinners from enslavement.
“God has given Dave a tremendous gift for writing succinctly and yet powerfully, and here he keeps the gospel and God’s grace at the center of one of the greatest epidemics in our land: addiction. . . . Dave’s book is biblical, practical, hopeful, and focused on our Savior. I highly recommend it.”
—Brad Bigney
“As he writes with the warmth of a pastor’s heart, Dunham’s keen expertise in the area of addictions shines through. Carefully balancing a myriad of factors that make up addiction, David plays the part of a wise friend and helper for those who need it most.”
—Jonathan Holmes
2. After an Affair: Pursuing Restoration by Michael Scott Gembola
$9.99 | 104 pages | SAMPLE CHAPTER
Counselor Michael Gembola offers daily guidance, reflection questions, and practical action steps for those who have repented of an affair and want to move closer to God and their spouses.
“Inviting and compelling. It is as if Michael is a good friend who knows you and knows exactly what you need. He will bring you into the meaningful words of God that give you direction, and he will set your pace so that you persevere with hope.”
—Ed Welch
“Written so that the person swirling in guilt, shame, and . . . family-altering decisions can know that God will meet them right where they are.”
—Brad Hambrick
3. Anger: Calming Your Heart by Robert D. Jones
$9.99 | 104 pages | SAMPLE CHAPTER
Approximately one out of one people struggle with anger. Biblical counselor Robert Jones guides you through Scripture’s teaching—showing how to calm your heart, reconcile with others, and grow in grace.
“Every Christian needs to read this book and heed its counsel. . . . [It] is rich in both gospel and Scripture.”
—R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky
“This devotional gets right to the point. It [opens] Scripture passages that you might already know . . . so that you see more and are drawn right in.”
—Ed Welch, Counselor and Faculty Member, Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation; Author, When People Are Big and God Is Small
4. Anxiety: Knowing God’s Peace by Paul Tautges
$9.99 | 104 pages | SAMPLE CHAPTER
In anxiety, the suffering of body and soul are intertwined. Counselor Paul Tautges’s daily devotional readings, reflection questions, and practical application fuel the faith that strengthens inner security and peace.
“There is so much I love about this little book, and I give it a hearty double-thumbs-up!”
—Joni Eareckson Tada, Founder/CEO, Joni and Friends International Disability Center
“Paul Tautges, a respected pastor and counselor, has the experience and gospel focus to help the anxiety sufferer.”
—Tedd Tripp, Pastor; Author; Conference Speaker
5. Assurance: Resting in God’s Salvation by William P. Smith
$9.99 | 96 pages | SAMPLE CHAPTER
Does God truly love you? Are you really saved? These daily devotionals draw on the promises of God’s Word that assure you of his gracious love and care.
“If you’re holding this book because you struggle with whether you are right with God . . . you will find solid, biblical help in these pages.”
—Donald S. Whitney, Professor of Biblical Spirituality and Associate Dean of the School of Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Author, How Can I Be Sure I’m a Christian?
“Each daily reading offers fresh perspective, unshackling insights, and biblical wisdom that focuses the mind and fortifies the soul. . . . Take a month and allow Assurance to enrich your faith in God.”
—Dave Harvey, Teaching Pastor, Summit Church, Naples, Florida; Author, When Sinners Say “I Do”: Discovering the Power of the Gospel for Marriage
6. Contentment: Seeing God’s Goodness by Megan Hill
$9.99 | 96 pages | SAMPLE CHAPTER
The world pressures us to fulfill our desires—but God tells us to master them through contentment. This practical daily devotional helps us cultivate thankfulness in situations that fuel discontent.
“Contentment is a cultivated fruit, learned through study and practice. These daily readings refocus our attention off of ourselves . . . and onto the goodness and faithfulness of our God. It’s a needed and helpful book, and I highly recommend it.”
—Melissa Kruger
“Megan Hill comes to the rescue with a practical daily devotional full of how-to’s and why-to’s [and], more importantly . . . the ‘who’ of a daily relationship with Jesus Christ.”
—David Murray
7. Doubt: Trusting God’s Promises by Elyse Fitzpatrick
$9.99 | 96 pages | SAMPLE CHAPTER
Are you discouraged by doubt? Elyse Fitzpatrick submits evidences for belief and God’s promises to those with little faith. Gain encouragement through her takeaway truths and invitations for personal reflection.
“Whether you consider yourself to be strong in faith or are floundering in your doubts, please read this book and gaze at the face of Christ as he is revealed in God’s Word. Elyse’s counsel is clear and compassionate, because God’s Word is clear and compassionate.”
—Gloria Furman
“Nobody who I know writes with more gospel sanity, spunk, and savvy than my friend Elyse Fitzpatrick. This little gem on doubt only confirms that conviction.”
—Scotty Smith
$9.99 | 96 pages | SAMPLE CHAPTER
Does the approval of others have too much power over your life? Freedom is possible! Pastor Schlegel’s scriptural meditations, reflection questions, and action steps gradually unfold the biblical solution.
“If you fear others, this book can serve as a GPS that God will use to get you out of that person-fearing country, with Zach as a wonderful guide . . . a man who seems to know the Bible as well as he knows his own heart. Profit your soul with this book.”
—Mark Dever, Senior Pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC; President, 9Marks
“Pastor Zach Schlegel has done us all a great favor by writing this book about fear and how to deal with it. His insights are biblical, and his counsel is practical. . . . A book like this . . . would have made me much more effective in my home and in the church.”
—Warren W. Wiersbe, Author, Be Series Bible Commentaries; Former Pastor, Moody Church, Chicago
9. Grief: Walking with Jesus by Robert W. Kellemen
$9.99 | 88 pages | SAMPLE CHAPTER
The Bible assures us it is normal to hurt—but possible to hope. This devotional helps you be honest with your grief, find comfort, and even bring comfort to others.
“Grief can become suffocating. You long for a friend to help you connect God’s Word with your overwhelming feelings of loss. Bob Kellemen is that friend, skillfully helping readers to rise above their anguish in his remarkable new book. . . . As one who understands loss, I highly recommend it!”
—Joni Eareckson Tada
“This warm devotional is helpful and encouraging. . . . Take a walk through the earthly journey of Jesus and listen to his gracious, redirecting words of hope and comfort.”
—Paul Tautges
10. Money: Seeking God’s Wisdom by Jim Newheiser
$9.99 | 96 pages | SAMPLE CHAPTER
Do you have money trouble? Biblical counselor Jim Newheiser reorients your heart to worship God rather than wealth and presents the wisdom of Scripture on financial and work-related topics.
“A timely gift for those who seek to live biblically in a culture that is saturated with the pitfalls of materialism.”
—T. Dale Johnson, Executive Director, Association of Certified Biblical Counselors; Associate Professor of Biblical Counseling, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
“This devotional points to solid biblical wisdom that will ground readers who feel tossed about by waves of financial woe.”
—Curtis Solomon, Director, The Biblical Counseling Coalition
11. Pornography: Fighting for Purity by Deepak Reju
$9.99 | 96 pages | SAMPLE CHAPTER
Are you caught in the “voluntary slavery” of pornography addiction? While books and monitoring software may have failed you, Deepak offers a more effective weapon: a greater love for Christ.
“Deepak Reju . . . walks alongside you throughout the month . . . [and] provides you with the necessary insight and practical application to break pornography’s hold, helping you to better glorify God in your daily living.”
—Kevin Carson
“Plainspoken, searching, practical, humble, and hopeful—this could be just what you’ve been looking for in your struggle for something better than fantasy.
—Mark Dever
Coming in May 2020
— Chronic Illness: Walking by Faith by Esther Smith
Biblical counselor Esther Smith shows how the gospel enables people with illness to release guilt and shame, balance work and rest, and get through difficult days, drawing closer to God.
— Engagement: Preparing for Marriage by Mike McKinley
How will God’s gospel love be displayed as you get ready for marriage? Take a month to prepare your heart using thoughtful devotional readings, reflection questions, and practical action points.
— Marriage Conflict: Talking as Teammates by Steve Hoppe
In thirty-one daily readings, biblical counselor Steve Hoppe presents a whole new way of communicating with your spouse, starting with the heart before moving into the practical dos and don’ts.
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