HELLO FRIENDS!

In this week's list of good New Arrivals are a range of books that inspires and challenges every believer from all walks of life - 

  whether you're new as a believer or has been one for a long time, 

  whether you are a young person or a matured leader, 

  whether you are struggling badly in life or 'think you're doing okay'...

Honestly, some of these books can be tough to read - not because they're difficult to understand - but because they challenge us in our status quo. If you're looking to get lighter reads that are more inspirational, you can keep scrolling down to the bottom of the list.

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Bleeding Hearts consists of a compilation of four in-depth clinical case studies of individuals who have engaged in self-harming behaviours.

In each of the case studies, therapist & author Shirley Woon paints a vivid picture of the psycho-social profile of the clients, & explores the emotional gamut of the possible pent-up feelings including anxiety, anger, guilt, & sadness. Shirley also comprehensively discusses the integral role of parents & the efficacy of interventions adopted by therapists.

While Shirley's cases are set in Singapore, many of the issues presented and discussed will no doubt be appreciated across borders. It will be of specific interest to therapists, parents of young children & adolescents, & individuals who are contemplating self-injury or suffering the effects of slef-mutilation. I strongly recommend this book to anyone who seeks immediate information about self-harming behaviours in general, & for those whose professional calling involves supporting individuals engaging in self-harming behaviour.

Dr Jessica Leong
PhD (Counselling Psychology)
Clinical & Academic Director, Executive Counselling & Training Academy
Director, Swinburne ECT A Programs, Singapore

What Would It be Like To Encounter God Face-To-Face?

Have you ever truly experienced God's presence? If not, what do you think is getting in the way? When Moses met God at the burning bush, it changed his life and his perception of who God is.

In that burning-bush moment, he began to understand and appreciate the sacredness of worship. Proper worship has to fit the one we are worshipping, so if we are worshipping God, we must do it on His terms. This means having a spirit of reverence and holiness - like Moses taking off his shoes and kneeling before Him.