- Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave: Finding Hope in the Power of the Gospel
by Edward T. Welch, P & R Publishing - Finally Free: Fighting for Purity with the Power of Grace
by Heath Lambert, Zondervan - The Heart of Addiction: A Biblical Perspective
by Mark E. Shaw, Focus Publishing
Soul Care Resources
These tools are designed to help you apply God’s Word to life’s challenges, supporting others with biblical wisdom and compassion.
Browse by topic and use what’s helpful as you care for others in Christ.
ADDICTION, LIFE-DOMINATING SIN, ENSLAVING HABITS
ANGER
- Anger: Calming Your Heart (31-Day Devotional)
by Robert Jones, P & R Publishing - Anger & Stress Management
by Wayne Mack, P & R Publishing - Good and Angry
by David Powlison, New Growth Press - The Heart of Anger
by Lou Priolo, Grace and Truth Books - Help! My Anger is Out of Control
by Jim Newheiser, Shepherd Press - Keeping Your Cool
by Lou Priolo, P & R Publishing - A Small Book About a Big Problem
by Ed Welch, New Growth Press - Uprooting Anger: Biblical Help for a Common Problem
by Robert Jones, P & R Publishing
ANXIETY, WORRY, CONTROL
- Anger, Anxiety and Fear
by Stuart Scott, Focus Publishing - Bitterness: The Root That Pollutes
by Lou Priolo, P & R Publishing - Courage: Fighting Fear with Faith
by Wayne Mack, P & R Publishing - Deception: Letting Go of Lying
by Lou Priolo, P & R Publishing - Discontentment: Why Am I So Unhappy?
by Lou Priolo, P & R Publishing - Fear: Breaking Its Grip
by Lou Priolo, P & R Publishing - Judgments: Rash or Righteous
by Lou Priolo, P & R Publishing - Overcoming Fear, Worry, and Anxiety: Becoming a Woman of Faith and Confidence
by Elyse Fitzpatrick, Harvest House Publishers - Running Scared: Fear, Worry, and the God of Rest
by Edward T. Welch, New Growth Press - Selfishness: From Loving Yourself to Loving Your Neighbor
by Lou Priolo, P & R Publishing - Stress: Peace Amid Pressure
by David Powlison, P & R Publishing - Suspicion: How to Overcome “Paranoid” Thinking
by Lou Priolo, Kress Christian Publications - Trusting God: Even with Life Hurts
by Jerry Bridges, Nav Press - Worry: Pursuing a Better Path to Peace
by David Powlison, P & R Publishing
BIBLICAL COUNSELING & THEOLOGY
- Biblical Counseling: What to Expect
By Lou Priolo, Kress Publication - Biblical Doctrine: A Systematic Summary of Bible Truth
by John MacArthur and Richard Mayhue, Crossway - Counseling One Another: A Theology of Inter-personal Discipleship
by Paul Tautges, Shepherd Press - Created in God’s Image
by Anthony A. Hoekema, Eerdmans - Devoted to God
by Sinclair Ferguson, Banner of Truth - A Fight to the Death: Taking Aim at Sin within (Strength for Life)
by Wayne Mack, P & R Publishing - God’s Greater Glory
by Bruce Ware, Crossway - The Inspiration and Authority of the Bible
by B. B. Warfield, P & R Publishing - Letting Go of Legalism
by Lou Priolo, Kress Christian Publications - Moody Handbook of Theology
by Paul Enns, Moody Publishers - Power Encounters: Reclaiming Spiritual Warfare
by David Powlison, Baker Pub Group - Presuppositions of Biblical Counseling
by Lou Priolo, Grace & Truth Books - A Theology of Christian Counseling
by Jay Adams, Zondervan - A Theology of Biblical Counseling
by Heath Lambert, Zondervan Academic - Systematic Theology
by Louis Berkhof, Martino Fine Books - Systematic Theology
by John Frame, P & R Publishing - Trusting God
by Jerry Bridges, NavPress - Words of Life
by Timothy Ward, IVP Academic
CONFLICT RESOLUTION
- Communication and Conflict Resolution
by Stuart Scott, Focus Publishing - The Freedom and Power of Forgiveness
by John MacArthur, Crossway - Help! I’m in a Conflict
by Ernie Baker, Shepherd Press - Manipulation: Knowing How to Respond
by Lou Priolo, P & R Publishing - The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict
by Ken Sande, Baker Books - Peacemaking for Families
by Ken Sande, Focus on the Family - Picking Up the Pieces: Recovering from Broken Relationships
by Lou Priolo, P & R Publishing - Pursuing Peace: A Christian Guide to Handling Our Conflicts
by Robert D. Jones, Crossway - Redeeming Church Conflicts
Tara Barthel and David Edling, Baker Books - Resolving Conflict: How to Make, Disturb, and Keep Peace
by Lou Priolo, P & R Publishing - Unpacking Forgiveness
by Chris Brauns, Crossway
DEPRESSION & SORROW
- Depression: Looking Up from the Stubborn Darkness
by Edward T. Welch, New Growth Press - If I Am a Christian, Why Am I Depressed?
by Robert B. Somerville, Xulon Press - Out of the Blues: Dealing with the Blues of Depression and Loneliness
by Wayne Mack, Focus Publishing - Spiritual Depression
by Martin Lloyd Jones, Eerdmans - Suffering: Gospel Hope When Life Doesn’t Make Sense
by Paul Tripp, Crossway
FEAR OF MAN
- People Pleasing: How Not to Be an Approval Junkie
by Lou Priolo, P & R Publishing - Self-Image: How to Overcome Inferiority Judgments
by Lou Priolo, P & R Publishing - What Do You Think of Me? Why Do I Care?
by Ed Welch, New Growth Press - When People Are Big and God is Small
by Edward T. Welch, P & R Publishing
FINANCES & MONEY
- Money, Debt, and Finances: Critical Questions and Answers
by Jim Newheiser, P & R Publishing - Money: Seeking God’s Wisdom (31-Day Devotionals for Life)
by Jim Newheiser, P & R Publishing
GRIEF & SUFFERING
- God’s Healing for Life’s Losses: How to Find Hope When You’re Hurting
by Robert Kelleman, BMH Books - A Small Book for the Hurting Heart
by Paul Tautges, New Growth Press - Suffering: Gospel Hope When Life Doesn’t Make Sense
by Paul Tripp, Crossway
HOMOSEXUALITY
- Coming Out: Compassion and Truth for Freedom from Homosexuality
by Tom Maxham - Help! My Teen Struggles with Same Sex Attraction
by Ben Marshall, Shepherd Press - The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert
by Rosario Butterfield, Crown & Covenant Publications - Transforming Homosexuality
by Denny Burk and Heath Lambert, P&R Publishing - What Does the Bible Really Teach About Homosexuality?
by Kevin DeYoung, Crossway
INTRODUCTION TO BIBLICAL COUNSELING
- The Biblical Counseling Movement after Adams
by Heath Lambert, Crossway - Biblical Crisis Counseling: Not If, But When
by John Babler, CreateSpace - The Christian Counselor’s Manual
by Jay Adams, Zondervan - Competent to Counsel
by Jay Adams, Zondervan - Counseling by the Book: Revised and Expanded Edition
by John Babler and Nicholas Ellen, CreateSpace - Counseling: How to Counsel Biblically
by John MacArthur, Thomas Nelson - Counseling the Hard Cases
edited by Stuart Scott and Heath Lambert, B&H Academic - Discipling the Flock
by Paul Tautges, Shepherd Press - The Homework Manual
by Wayne Mack, P & R Publishing - How People Change
by Timothy Lane and Paul David Tripp, New Growth Press - How to Help People Change
by Jay Adams, Zondervan - Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands
by Paul David Tripp, P & R Publishing - Putting Your Past in Its Place
by Steve Viars, Harvest House Publishers - Putting the Truth to Work
by Daniel Doriani, P & R Publishing - Seeing with New Eyes
by David Powlison, P & R Publishing - Speaking the Truth in Love
by David Powlison, Punch Press - The Trellis and the Vine
by Colin Marshall and Tony Payne, Matthias Media
MARRIAGE & FAMILY
- Age of Opportunity
by Paul David Tripp, P & R Publishing - Big Truths for Young Hearts
by Bruce Ware, Crossway - Divorce: Before You Say “I Don’t”
by Lou Priolo, P & R Publishing - The Biblical Counseling Guide for Women
by John and Janie Street, Harvest House Publishers - The Complete Husband: A Practical Guide for Improved Biblical Husbanding
by Lou Priolo, P & R Publishing - Danger Signs of an Unhealthy Dating Relationship
by Lou Priolo, Grace and Truth Books - The Excellent Wife
by Martha Peace, Focus Publishing - The Exemplary Husband
by Stuart Scott, Focus Publishing - The Faithful Parent
by Stuart Scott and Martha Peace, P & R Publishing - Get Outta My Face! How to Reach Angry, Unmotivated Teens with Biblical Counsel
by Rick Horne, Shepherd Press - God, Marriage, and Family
by Andreas Köstenberger, Crossway - Good News for Little Hearts series
- Gwen Tells Tales: When It’s Hard to Tell the Truth
- Zoe’s Hiding Place: When You Are Anxious
- Jax’s Tail Twitches: When You Are Angry
- Buster’s Ears Trip Him Up: When You Fail
- Tori Comes Out of Her Shell: When You Are Lonely
- Gus Loses His Grip: When You Want Something Too Much
- Henry Says Good-Bye: When You Are Sad
- Buster Tries to Bail: When You are Stressed
- Halle Takes a Stand: When You Want to Fit In
- Caspian Crashes the Party: When You are Jealous
- Help! My Toddler Rules the House!
by Paul and Karen Tautges, Shepherd Press - The Heart of Anger: Practical Help for the Prevention and Cure of Anger in Children
by Lou Priolo, Grace and Truth Books - The Heart of Anger: Workbook
by Lou Priolo, Grace and Truth Books - In the Aftermath: Past the Pain of Childhood Sexual Abuse
by Pamela Gannon and Beverly Moore, Focus Publishing - Instructing a Child’s Heart
by Margie and Tedd Tripp, Shepherd Press - Keeping Your Cool: A Teen’s Survival Guide
by Lou Priolo, P & R Publishing - Letters to a Romantic on Dating
by Sean Perron and Spencer Harmon, P & R Publishing - Letters to a Romantic on Engagement
by Sean Perron and Spencer Harmon, P & R Publishing - Letters to a Romantic on the First Years
by Sean Perron and Spencer Harmon, P & R Publishing - Marriage: 6 Gospel Commitments Every Couple Needs to Make
by Paul Tripp, Crossway - Marry Wisely, Marry Well
by Ernie Baker, Shepherd Press - Peacemaking for Families
by Ken Sande, Focus on the Family - Shepherding a Child’s Heart
by Tedd Tripp, Shepherd Press - Teach Them Diligently: How To Use The Scriptures In Child Training
by Lou Priolo, Timeless Texts Inc - This Momentary Marriage
by John Piper, Crossway - When Sinners Say I Do
by Dave Harvey, Shepherd Press - You Never Stop Being a Parent
by Jim Newheiser and Elyse Fitzpatrick, P & R Publishing
MEN'S ISSUES
- The Exemplary Husband
by Stuart Scott, Focus Publishing - The Masculine Mandate
by Richard Phillips, Ligonier Ministries - Men Counseling Men: A Biblical Guide to the Major Issues
by John D. Street, Dr. Somerville, Dr. Baker, Dr. Ham, Joshua Clutterham, etc, Harvest House Publishers
PORNOGRAPHY
- Finally Free
by Heath Lambert, Zondervan - Help! He’s Struggling with Pornography
by Brian Croft, Shepherd Press - Passions of the Heart
by John Street, P & R Publishing - Sexual Detox
by Tim Challies, Cruciform Press
THEOLOGY OF THE INNER PERSON
- The Enemy Within
by Kris Lundgaard, P & R Publishing - Faithfulness: No More Excuses
by Lou Priolo, P & R Publishing - Gospel Treason
by Brad Bigney, P & R Publishing - Idols of the Heart: Learning to Long for God Alone
by Elyse Fitzpatrick. P & R Publishing - Religious Affections
by Jonathan Edwards. Dover Publications - With All Your Heart
by A. Craig Troxel, Crossway
WOMEN'S ISSUES
- Girls Gone Wise
by Mary Kassian, Moody Publishers - True Beauty
by Carol Mahaney, Crossway - Women Counseling Women: Biblical Answers to Life’s Difficult Problems
by Elyse Fitzpatrick and contributing authors: Mary Somerville, Janie Street, Martha Peace, Karrie Hahn, Harvest House Publishers
WORLDVIEW, THEOLOGY, SCIENCE & PHYSICAL PROBLEMS
- Blame It on the Brain: Distinguishing Chemical Imbalances, Brain Disorders, and Disobedience
by Edward T. Welch, P & R Publishing - The Gospel and Mental Illness
by Heath Lambert, ACBC - Seeing With New Eyes: Counseling and the Human Condition Through the Lens of Scripture
by David Powlison, P & R Publishing - Speaking Truth in Love
by David Powlison, Punch Press - Suffering: Gospel Hope When Life Doesn’t Make Sense
by Paul David Tripp, Crossway - When God Weeps
by Joni Eareckson Tada, Zondervan - Why Christians Can’t Trust Psychology
by Ed Bulkey, Harvest House Publishers
HELP BOOKLETS
CCEF Booklets (Peer Pressure, How to Love Difficult People, Eating Disorders, Stress, Marriage, Grief, Self -Injury, etc.)
P & R Publishing – Buy on CCEF.org
Help booklets
- Help! Disability Pressures Our Marriage
- Help! He’s Struggling with Pornography
- Help! I Can’t Forgive
- Help! I Can’t Get Motivated
- Help! I Can’t Handle All These Trials
- Help! I Feel Ashamed
- Help! I Get Panic Attacks
- Help! I Have Breast Cancer
- Help! I Have Parkinson’s Disease
- Help! I Live with Chronic Pain
- Help! I Need a Church
- Help! I Want to be a Loving Husband
- Help! I Want to Change
- Help! I Want to Model Submission in Marriage
- Help! I’m a Single Mom
- Help! I’m a Slave to Food
- Help! I’m Addicted
- Help! I’m Anxious
- Help! I’m Being Deployed
- Help! I’m Being Manipulated
- Help! I’m Confused About Dating
- Help! I’m Depressed
- Help! I’m Drowning in Debt
- Help! I’m in a Conflict
- Help! I’m in a Painful Marriage
- Help! I’m Living with Terminal Illness
- Help! I’m So Lonely!
- Help! I’ve Been Diagnosed with a Mental Disorder
- Help! I’ve Been Traumatized by Combat
- Help! My Anger Is Out of Control
- Help! My Baby Died
- Help! My Child Has a Disability
- Help! My Child is Being Bullied
- Help! My Friend Has a Disability
- Help! My Friend Is Suicidal
- Help! My Grandchild Has a Disability
- Help! My Kids Are Viewing Pornography
- Help! My Loved One Had a Stroke
- Help! My Parents Abused Me When I Was a Kid
- Help! My Sibling Has a Disability
- Help! My Spouse Died
- Help! My Spouse Has Been Unfaithful
- Help! My Teen Is Depressed
- Help! My Teen Is Rebellious
- Help! My Teen Struggles with Same-Sex Attractions
- Help! My Toddler Rules the House
- Help! Our Sex Life Is Troubled by Past Abuse
- Help! She’s Struggling with Pornography
- Help! Someone I Love Died by Suicide
- Help! Someone I Love Has Alzheimer’s
- Help! Someone I Love Has Been Abused
- Help! Someone I Love Has Cancer
- Help! Some I Love Suffers from Traumatic Brain Injury
Topics:
- A Biblical Alternative to Criticism
- A Biblical View of Depression
- A Biblical View of Self-Control
- Attention Deficit Disorder
- Biblical Resources for the Wife’s Protection
- Character Traits of a Successful Marriage
- Clearing Your Conscience
- Counseling People with Obsessive Compulsive Behavior
- Counseling Teenagers
- Danger Signs of an Unhealthy Dating Relationship
- Dealing With Deception
- Dealing With the Pain of Divorce
- Discipline: What It Really Means
- Eating Disorders
- How to ‘Put Up With’ Others
- How to Avoid Provoking Your Children to Anger
