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It's no sin to hurt.Thousands of Christians suffer real emotional pain--such as depression, anxiety, obsessiveness. Many other Christians, including prominent leaders, believe emotional problems are the result of sin or bad choices. These attitudes often only add to the suffering of those who hurt.In this book Dwight Carlson marshals recent scientific evidence that demonstrates many emotional problems are just as physical or biological as diabetes, cancer and heart disease. While he never discounts personal responsibility, Carlson shows from both the Bible and up-to-date medicine why it really is no sin to hurt. Understandably and compellingly, Why Do Christians Shoot Their Wounded? brings profound help for those who hurt and those who counsel.For those who suffer, here is a powerful liberation from guilt.For those who care for the suffering, here is vivid proof that those in emotional pain deserve compassion, not condemnation.
Customer Reviews:
excellent book for christians!.......2007-03-09
i have read this book & suggested other read it. The book brings out good points and i would recommend anyone read it!
Every Church Worker Should Read This!.......2007-01-10
As the director of a ministry that serves the chronically ill, the topic of this book caught my attention. The title is harsh and definately scares some people away, which is too bad because the content should be required reading for church workers. The question does need answered! This book is about how many people- Christian included- suffer from real emotional pain such as depression, anxiety and other mental illnesses. Too often they are given "pat answers" and told to "go read the Bible" because the cause of the illness must be a spiritual problem. Dr. Carlson tackles this head on, revealing how the church body today can more effectively reach out to hurting people. If you are hurting, you will find comfort and validation. I highly recommend it and stock as part of the books we sell.
Helping Not Hurting.......2003-10-13
What can i say? Truly amazin. My roommate, Brian was skeptical of Helping, Not Hurting at first. My how times have changed for him as a result. He recently introduced Helping Not Hurting to his wife, and she loved it! Thank you so much for letting me express my story!
This book can save lives..........2001-11-18
This book is the best book on this subject. I know first hand how horrible many so called Christians treat those that suffer from depression. Without medication I would not be alive today. Christian friends and family have accused me of being possessed by a demon. Nothing hurts more than a loved one or friends judging you for something you have no control over. This book is about just that. A kind word of encouragement would be nice but is not the norm amoung Christians.
Good. Helps to put things in perspective.......1999-02-23
Why Do Christians Shoot Their Wounded
What caused Carlson to write this book?
D.L. Carlson wrote this book motivated from the premise that Christian's are not providing healing for hurting Christians in fact he insists that they are one of the only groups of people that actually keep hurting people from finding real healing to their problems through legalistic understandings of God's Word. His goal is to give Christians another perspective on emotional hurting people in hopes that they will see that healing has broader implications than just being referred to as a "sin problem." His directive is to demonstrate the need for proper spiritual perspective in physical and emotional healing in a effort to provide true holistic ministry to emotionally damaged people.
What major issues is he attempting to deal with?
The major issue Carlson attempts to deal with is the spiritual vs. physiological vs. psychological issues when it comes to healing. He believes that many Christians view every problem in this life as simply a spiritual problem and that only Biblical solutions are best for these problems. Carlson says this is true only in some cases and even these cases are very rare. As he writes, Carlson perceives this as a major fault since many Christian churches use proof-texting, shallow understanding of scriptural words, and extremist theology to reason this perspective which only puts "bandages" on deeper problems that wound many Christians through the course of life. These Christians choose to label emotional problems as only a sin problem which licensed professional counselors will only contribute to. Utilizing real life stories that illustrate dramatic points and current medical information on the source of emotional illness, Carlson demonstrates that emotional problems do have spiritual beginnings in a broad sense (that is original sin) but that many if not almost all emotional problems also have environmental, biological, or decisional beginnings as well. Carlson make an excellent point here.
Is Carlson's reasoning concerning this set of issues convincing to you? Why or why not?
Carlson's reasoning used in his book is not very strong, although his major point was discovered. His stories, although illustrative, were just a little too subjective and his scientific research was not very objective, however study in these areas (especially from a Christian perspective) is only beginning to progress. He seems to be struggling himself with finding an ecumenical system that would bring together scientific research, biblical study, and environmental evolution into harmony that would seek to heal the whole person as we become more like Christ. This is a postmodern challenge in healing for the present time, yet his goals seem to begin a process of debate even though they are rather immature. And finally, it almost appears that he is writing to a group of people who are
already on a bandwagon together than to people who a genuinely looking for help, he could have taken a different angle in writing this book since it appears that he is setting out to start a revolution rather than provide hope for the hurting. Carlson spends a great deal of time in his book discussing this research on the what exactly causes emotional illness scientifically however he does not spend much time discussing the spiritual ills which is actually the cause of the whole problem in the first place. If part one provided a stronger case then possibly the rest of the book would have easily been more convincing. Carlson could have responded to scripture more as well. Providing some scriptural basis for his position and if possible using a few of the interactions of Jesus with emotionally hurting people. Also, if Carlson could have provided both sides of these healing perspective (the legalistic Christian perspective and the holistic person perspective) and then as well provided the pro's and con's of each this would have been helpful to decipher as possible solution. Carlson does appear a bit one-sided throughout his book as if he has some sort of vendetta.
If you were going to write this book, having had similar experiences to Carlson's, what most important message would you have?
If I were writing this book, I would put emphasis on what he began with yet would lean in more directions than he did. His presumptions in the preface were perplexing and to hear more on these three issues (how and why they come about) would help to provide a stronger direction for the book as well as provide freedom for some Christians whose corrupt belief systems rule their lives and others. I would have discussed more about the result of bad belief systems in the lives of all people and how they can infect churches. Providing more reasons why "Christian Shoot Their Wounded" could be beneficial (since their are more than three) and how these systems root their way into our life would also help some individuals and churches to begin the process of nurturing others and self on our journey in becoming more like Christ as we confront our emotional pain.
What spiritual resources for treating medical illness would you have like Carlson to have emphasized?
Carlson could have provided us with resources that he was familiar with that he has seen or used that have been beneficial to healing hearts and minds. In this area he
could have emphasized extensively the positive aspects of spiritually healing that would contribute to bettering of the Christian person. Even though he touched on this in the last section more time could be spent here. Simply stating that spiritual resources could not heal some people is not enough. Many non-Christian authors make similar generalizations but giving a few good resources would be fantastic.
Book Description
Maybe it's an attachment to the nostalgia of the early American West; perhaps it's the need to relive the good-guy bad-guy shootouts from films such as Hopalong Cassidy and television shows such as Bonanza; or it could just be a means to recapture lost days of youth; regardless, cowboy action shooting remains the fastest-growing shooting sport in the country.
Whether an experienced black powder shooter or merely interested in the mechanics of shooting black powder firearms, enthusiasts will discover valuable information on both the original and replica Old West firearms featured in this new book. Articles offer advice on ammunition, reloading, cleaning, and shooting; present information on history and hunting; and include titillating tall tales. Also included are directories containing contact information for manufacturers and organizations. Reunites readers with the essence of the Old West.
* Comprehensive guide to black powder firearms for the cowboy action shooter * From the renowned publishers of SHOOT! Magazine * Features Old West firearms & replicas, shooting tips, firearm care, history, hunting, and interesting tall tales
Customer Reviews:
Great old west black powder and cowboy gun info!.......2005-02-09
This book is what appears to be a compilation of SHOOT MAGAZINE's different articles. It is all black and white with the exception of a few full page inside cover ads. Material is similar to "GUNS of the Old West" Magazine, but the articles (chapters) are more in depth and has more about actual shooting experiences than just reviews of various guns. Also includes some black powder cartridge reloading info, which seems very hard to come by if you don't shoot long range rifle matches. Normally I am hesitant to buy magazine compilation "books", but the quality and variety of info in this book make it well worth even the full cover price. GREAT book for those getting into black powder shooting - especially those interested in Cowboy Action type shooting. People who enjoy reading about "old west" guns and related history will find it a good read as well. It may be slightly less useful to those solely interested in long range single shot black powder range matches, as there are better sources for that type of info.
Product Description
This three-in-one collection of bestselling books, with sales of over one-half million copies, will strike a chord with anyone who ever came face to face with Mother Nature.
Customer Reviews:
McManus is great........2006-12-22
If you are a McManus fan, you will love this collection, I know I did.
Book Description
Since you’re not a director or cinematographer, you can’t possibly make your own, way cool videos for your youth ministry . . . can you?
Sure you can! Even if you can’t hook up your VCR, a few minutes here and there with Just Shoot Me!--and its bite-sized, easy-to-digest principles--and you’ll be off and running. The co-authors (one a professional videographer, the other a veteran video idea guy, and both in the thick of fast-forward youth ministry) distill their years of technical, street-level experience into such areas as--
Gettin’ in Gear. What’s out there? What equipment do you need? If you’re on a budget, what should be your first purchases? If you can’t buy right now, what are your options? There are enough tips and succinct advice here to turn you into the most savvy of video-gear shoppers.
Hookin’ Up. How do you get your gizmos, gadgets, and black boxes to talk to each other? Simple diagrams show you how to wire your gear for simple playback, editing, duplication, and much more.
Editing. Why every video needs editing, and how you can do it easily . . . what makes videos "watchable" . . . linear and nonlinear editing methods . . . tons of basic editing techniques.
Video Ideas Galore! A plethora of possible projects that’ll enhance virtually every aspect of your ministry, including video ideas for--
fun * worship * teaching * promotions * camps, retreats, & trips * parent meetings * inspiration and worship * affirmation and encouragement * illustrations * drama group building * celebrations * discussion starters * honor and recognition * outreach and evangelism
Whether you’re an aspiring Stephen Spielberg or a novice who just wants a better understanding of creating video for your students, Just Shoot Me! is your video-in-youth-ministry owner’s manual! (Note to full-time staffers, volunteer youth leaders, camp directors, student leaders, Sunday school teachers: Just Shoot Me! contains all you need to make top-shelf videos for youth groups, churches, and Christian organizations.)
Book Description
The Texas Gun Owner's Guide gives you the straight scoop on gun ownership, possession and use. The actual laws are reprinted in here, but more important, all the key laws and regulations are spelled out in plain English.
This book is a MUST have if you own a gun or are thinking about getting one. Be safe, not sorry.
Customer Reviews:
A great choice for all armed Texans.......2002-05-29
This book has all the gun laws word-for-word and in plain English too.
The Texas Gun Owner's Guide includes all the state gun laws for having, buying, selling, carrying and using firearms; plus, the use of deadly force and self defense, concealed-carry licenses, special weapons, gun safety, school and kid laws, transportation, federal laws... you get the most complete coverage available for your state's handling of the Second Amendment to the Constitution.
Includes more than 150 self-test questions, 22 lethal-encounter scenarios for study and discussion, much more. Used in classes statewide and widely endorsed. Every gun owner needs a gun owner's guide. Why take chances, don't guess, and don't be sorry later.
* Answers your questions about owning, carrying and using guns
* It's like an entire firearms law library at your fingertips
* It doesn't make sense to own a gun and not know the rules
* You sure don't want to be in trouble for a rule you never heard of
* Ignorance is no excuse-it's better to know the rules
* You have a right to know what the laws are
* Cheaper than a lawyer, and better than many!
* It's actually fun to read!
* If you knew all your rights you might demand them
Average customer rating:
- AN EXCELLENT DETECTIVE NOVEL
- An original and excellent book
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SHOOT THE WORKS (The 3 Investigators-Crimebusters, Book 8)
William Mccay
Manufacturer: Random House Books for Young Readers
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FUNNY BUSINESS (The Three Investigators Crimebusters)
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MURDER TO GO (Three Investigators Crimebusters)
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ROUGH STUFF (Three Investigators Crimebuster, Book 3)
ASIN: 067980157X
Release Date: 1990-02-24 |
Customer Reviews:
AN EXCELLENT DETECTIVE NOVEL.......2004-06-20
I can join only this to Carrie's review: SHOOT is a perfect detective novel with a genuine surprise ending, the paintball setting is described with competence and psychological skill, and McCay is really a writer on the high level of the original author of the series.
An original and excellent book.......1999-10-15
"Horn Books" obviously does not know what it is talking about. Unfortunatly for use there innate and under used brain can not comprehend a novel better than the cheesy 5-cent "adult" romance novels that generally populate their ogrish minds. The Three Investigators rock!
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Walter Chin: After Shoot
Walter Chin
Manufacturer: Schirmer Art Books
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ASIN: 3829602480 |
Book Description
In the 1990s, American top fashion photographer Walter Chin, started to take nude photographs of his famous models after the official shooting. These b&w "after work" shots breathe a particularly relaxed atmosphere. With ease and perfection Chin runs the gamut of nudity and the women join in, relaxed, playful, seductive, in love with themselves, theatrically staged or plain naked. The results in their different styles are sexy without being pornographic, beautiful without artificial accessories, and photographically unique without any shock or trash aesthetics.
For his book Chin gave the editors Wilfried Dickhoff, Daniele Kim, and Julia Kim his permission to handle his work with a similar playfulness, making the book a sexy high-quality object in every respect.
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Confessions of an Eco-Redneck: Or How I Learned to Gut-Shoot Trout & Save the Wilderness at the Same Time
Stephen Chapple
Manufacturer: Da Capo
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"Chapple's short, humorous essays echo Hunter S. Thompson and Hemingway's 'Big Two-Hearted River,' with a skewed touch that's all Chapple's...thoroughly entertaining and surprisingly wise." -Booklist.
Confessions of an Eco-Redneck collects the best of outdoor writer Steve Chapple's short pieces. This is outdoor adventure writing at its best, in a league with Tim Cahill, Randy White, or PJ O'Rourke, and the essays range from fishing: for tigerfish on the Zambezi, tarpon in the Keys, trout on the Yellowstone; to hunting: the "Bambi Syndrome" (Hollywood's bias against the sport), "Dinner Bell Grizzlies," and stalking televisions in Montana; to the larger questions: "Now or Never for American Rivers," and the great unasked question about the Lewis & Clark expedition: "How were the bugs??" Underneath Steve Chapple's laugh-out loud wit there's a serious plea to environmentalists to remember that sportsmen (the eco-rednecks of the title) are among the most passionate and effective advocates for conservation of the environment that we've got.
Book Description
Get all the gun laws word-for-word and in plain English too.
The Arizona Gun Owner's Guide includes all the state gun laws for having, buying, selling, carrying and using firearms, then describes them in plain English; plus, details on the use of deadly force and self defense, concealed-carry licenses, special weapons, gun safety, school and kid laws, transportation, federal laws... you get the most complete coverage available for Arizona's handling of the Second Amendment to the Constitution.
Includes more than 150 self-test questions, 22 lethal-encounter scenarios for study and discussion, much more. Used in classes statewide and widely endorsed. Every gun owner needs a gun owner's guide. Why take chances, don't guess, and don't be sorry later.
• Answers your questions about owning, carrying and using guns
• Widely endorsed
• It's like an entire firearms law library at your fingertips
• It doesn't make sense to own a gun and not know the rules
• You sure don't want to be in trouble for a rule you never heard of
• Ignorance is no excuse—it's better to know the rules
• You have a right to know what the laws are
• Cheaper than a lawyer, and better than many!
• It's actually fun to read!
• If you knew all your rights you might demand them
Customer Reviews:
Great book about AZ gun laws in simple terms!.......2007-01-28
Well worth the cost of the book a MUST HAVE for anyone thinking about buying a gun, or anyone who already has one.
Information that gun owners really need to know.......2002-05-29
This book has all the gun laws word-for-word and in plain English too.
The Arizona Gun Owner's Guide includes all the state gun laws for having, buying, selling, carrying and using firearms; plus, the use of deadly force and self defense, concealed-carry licenses, special weapons, gun safety, school and kid laws, transportation, federal laws... you get the most complete coverage available for your state's handling of the Second Amendment to the Constitution.
Includes more than 150 self-test questions, 22 lethal-encounter scenarios for study and discussion, much more. Used in classes statewide and widely endorsed. Every gun owner needs a gun owner's guide. Why take chances, don't guess, and don't be sorry later.
* Answers your questions about owning, carrying and using guns
* It's like an entire firearms law library at your fingertips
* It doesn't make sense to own a gun and not know the rules
* You sure don't want to be in trouble for a rule you never heard of
* Ignorance is no excuse-it's better to know the rules
* You have a right to know what the laws are
* Cheaper than a lawyer, and better than many!
* It's actually fun to read!
* If you knew all your rights you might demand them
An absolute must for Arizona gun owners; plain English........1998-08-24
Alan Korwin has done a great job of summarizing the legalese in Arizona laws pertaining to guns and their utilization in this state. In clear and concise English, he explores the ins and outs of gun ownership, legal self-defense with a gun, carry restrictions, concealed-carry licensing, and legal definitions. Illustrated with cartoons to help you remember via visualization. Can you carry a concealed weapon with a license to do so in a restaurant? Check the book, and it tells you under what circumstances it's legal. What are the requirements to be issued a concealed carry license? Check the book. In short, it's an indispensible bible to be sure you walk the line responsibly with a firearm in Arizona. Ignorance of law is no excuse, and although Arizona is one of the most "firearms friendly" states in the union, there are pitfalls for the uninformed. This book covers them well and thoroughly.
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