God wants to use us in his ministry of encouragement (2Cor.7:6) as we make ourselves available to walk with others from our church through their pain.
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Here are some books that may assist you in a deeper study of the truths presented in this sermon. While Pastor Mike cannot endorse every concept presented in each book, he does believe these resources will be helpful in profitably thinking through this sermon’s topic.
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- Adams, Jay. Competent to Counsel. Zondervan, 1970.
- Adams, Jay. The Biblical View of Self-Esteem, Self-Love and Self-Image. Harvest House, 1986.
- Bridges, Jerry. Trusting God Even When Life Hurts. NavPress, 1988.
- Hanegraaff, Hank. Resurrection. Thomas Nelson, 2000.
- Johnson, Barbara. Stick a Geranium in Your Hat. Thomas Nelson, 1990.
- MacArthur, John. The Glory of Heaven. Crossway Books, 1996.
- Robinson, Haddon. Grief: Comfort for Those Who Grieve and Those Who Want to Help. Discovery, 1996.
- Tada, Joni-Eareckson, ed., et al. The NIV Encouragement Bible. Zondervan, 2001.
- Tada, Joni-Eareckson and Steven Estes. When God Weeps: Why Our Sufferings Matter to the Almighty. Zondervan, 2000.
- Wiersbe, Warren. The Bumps Are What You Climb On. Baker Books, 1980.