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Courage to Be Healed: Finding Hope to Restore Your Soul
From New York Times best-selling author...
The altered life begins at the altar. But it doesn’t end there. Here is a simple hurt people hurt people . The damaged do damage to others and to themselves. They become toxic, and their toxicity spills over into the lives of those around them, leaving a trail of broken relationships, squandered opportunities, and shattered dreams. Hurting souls can and often do become suicidal and self-destructive. This is not a “quick fix” book, but one that illumines the need for, and very real hope for, inner healing. Delve into stories of people finding healing, and understand each stage of the process, including the Many go to church or preach in a church every Sunday while living lives of unuttered, soul-deadening despair. Part of the reason they never get help is a prevailing religiosity that presupposes that sin and repentance are the cause of and the answer to all the soul’s distress. While salvation or the baptism of the Spirit are the first steps to healing hurt souls, these experiences may not do all that needs to be done. The altered life may well begin at an altar, but it may need to continue in a counseling office. Dr. Mark Rutland’s Courage to Be Healed is a doorway of hope for hurting souls and for those who love them.
This book will give you inner healing through Spirit-led counseling, prayer, Bible reading, and the power of God's grace.
Also Available In Spanish
978-1-62999-281-5
E-Book 978-1-62999-282-2
Other Title By Mark Rutland
David the Great (2018)
978-1629995267
The altered life begins at the altar. But it doesn’t end there. Here is a simple hurt people hurt people . The damaged do damage to others and to themselves. They become toxic, and their toxicity spills over into the lives of those around them, leaving a trail of broken relationships, squandered opportunities, and shattered dreams. Hurting souls can and often do become suicidal and self-destructive. This is not a “quick fix” book, but one that illumines the need for, and very real hope for, inner healing. Delve into stories of people finding healing, and understand each stage of the process, including the Many go to church or preach in a church every Sunday while living lives of unuttered, soul-deadening despair. Part of the reason they never get help is a prevailing religiosity that presupposes that sin and repentance are the cause of and the answer to all the soul’s distress. While salvation or the baptism of the Spirit are the first steps to healing hurt souls, these experiences may not do all that needs to be done. The altered life may well begin at an altar, but it may need to continue in a counseling office. Dr. Mark Rutland’s Courage to Be Healed is a doorway of hope for hurting souls and for those who love them.
This book will give you inner healing through Spirit-led counseling, prayer, Bible reading, and the power of God's grace.
Also Available In Spanish
978-1-62999-281-5
E-Book 978-1-62999-282-2
Other Title By Mark Rutland
David the Great (2018)
978-1629995267
208 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2019
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96 people want to read
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May 31, 2023
EXCELLENT book! Dr. Rutland deals with the five toxins to our soul: shame, unforgiveness, rejection, condemnation, and fear and provides the throne on which they sit in our lives, the therapy for them, and the goal of healing. Dr. Rutland's writing style is witty and theologically deep but written in an approachable way that everyone can benefit from this book. Highly recommend!
January 7, 2020
If you desperately need to make a change in your life, or you know someone who does...this book is an excellent place to start. It's filled with practical information, written with humor & poignancy.
February 21, 2020
Oh, wow. This book is really amazing, and I'd also say, not for the faint of heart.
I absolutely love how the author speaks truth so compassionately, but also calling things exactly what they are without fear.
His approach to human brokenness seeks to break our mind and heart from the control of shame, and show new and glorious ways to integrate how we, as wounded beings, can truly walk in the light and freedom of the Gospel.
I absolutely love how the author speaks truth so compassionately, but also calling things exactly what they are without fear.
His approach to human brokenness seeks to break our mind and heart from the control of shame, and show new and glorious ways to integrate how we, as wounded beings, can truly walk in the light and freedom of the Gospel.
June 20, 2020
Excellent book! As Christians, most of us are told that we don't need any "outside help" other then the Bible, prayer and God. But we do. Mark explores, from a Biblical perspective why we DO need this help, even as believers! Especially if we have never dealt with abuses that have happened to us: emotionally, physically, sexually, & spiritually. If we don't deal with the root, then it bleeds into our whole life.
May 14, 2020
The chapter on Peter's experience of healing was exceptional! Such a great perspective of the story! I also greatly appreciate Dr. Rutland's word to pastors to partner with mental health professionals. While this book provides excellent counseling and healing principles, readers should consider experiencing professional counseling in addition to reading this book.
January 11, 2020
"He who is full of grace and power can heal our wounded emotions and make us whole people" ~M Rutland.
Take the leap of faith. Have the courage to be healed. This is well worth reading!
Take the leap of faith. Have the courage to be healed. This is well worth reading!
February 4, 2020
Great book to read to bring healing to the wounds of your soul...
April 4, 2024
I loved the book. I believe this should be combined with counseling for some people. Thankfully, the author does speak about counseling and how helpful and necessary it is.
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