A psychiatrist describes how addictions are an intense “hijacking” of the brain; the addicted brain believes it needs addictive substances the same way it needs basic substances, such as food and sleep. In the book, he shows how repetitive behaviors involving drugs, alcohol, gambling, and pornography will inevitably cause the brain to believe that it needs the addiction in order to survive. Untangling Addictions will introduce hope, and the ability to overcome this “hijacking” of the brain by utilizing the concept of neural plasticity. Most importantly it will introduce how Jesus-style disciple making is the best way to over-come them.
*Sign into an account to access free eBook/audiobook. Once downloaded, you can refresh this page to play the audiobook from this page. On Saturday morning, I sat with a couple who are weeks away from their 70th Anniversary. I took a picture as the husband reached out and held the hand of his barely conscious […]
*Sign into an account to access free eBook/audiobook. Once downloaded, you can refresh this page to play the audiobook from this page. How do you know if your preaching is effective? Disciples of Jesus must be intentional about becoming more like Jesus, and preaching serves as a primary tool in the cache of resources we […]
Anessa Westbrook is passionate about reaching and discipling women—and doing it wisely and effectively. She wants to help you and your church do the same. Have you wondered how churches can do a better job reaching women in their community? Or what are some of the ways women can best help each other grow spiritually? […]
EXPLORING GENDER IN THE CHURCH AND HOME IN FIVE CONVERSATIONS What does the Bible teach about gender in the church and home? And why does it matter to think through this topic in the twenty-first century? There are multiple paths churches have taken on the topic of gender in the church and home, and they […]
