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Books by David Powlison






Stress(1st Edition)
Peace Amid Pressure (Resources for Changing Lives)
by David Powlison
Paperback, 28 Pages, Published 2004 by P & R Publishing
ISBN-13: 978-0-87552-660-7, ISBN: 0-87552-660-8

"Are you overwhelmed by stress? On edge? Pressured to achieve? Spinning into free fall? What is the "noise" going on inside you? Or are you quiet inside? Here David Powlison invites you to look at Psalm 131 to learn how to quiet your soul. "Psalm 131 gives us intimate access to the inner life of someone who has learned composure," Powlison writes. "This person is quiet on the inside because he has learned the only true and lasting peace. ..."






The Pastor as Counselor
The Call for Soul Care
by David Powlison, Ed Welch
Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 2021 by Crossway
ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-7301-9, ISBN: 1-4335-7301-6

"This book by David Powlison--an experienced counselor and the former executive director of the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation--reminds pastors of their unique role as the shepherds of God's people, tasked with applying ..."






Safe and Sound
Standing Firm in Spiritual Battles
by David Powlison
Paperback, 160 Pages, Published 2019 by New Growth Press
ISBN-13: 978-1-948130-73-8, ISBN: 1-948130-73-4

" Safe and Sound by best-selling author David Powlison guides readers to see the normality of their struggles with themselves, the world around them, and the powers of darkness. Counselors tend to be interested in what they can easily describe: psychological dynamics, social influences, and physiological givens. But how does the uncanny power of darkness fit in with the more accessible factors in a person's life? By carefully unpacki ..."






Speaking Truth In Love
by David Powlison
Paperback, 203 Pages, Published 2005 by New Growth Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-9770807-1-7, ISBN: 0-9770807-1-4

"You probably speak 20,000 words a day, give or take, and each one influences those who listen. No wonder God has so much to say about our words. We are all counselors, whether we realize it or not! Speaking Truth in Love is a blueprint for communication that strengthens community in Christ. The principles outlined in this pivotal work are specific to counseling, yet extend to marriage, family, friendship, business and the church. ? Have ..."






Seeing with New Eyes(1st Edition)
Counseling and the Human Condition Through the Lens of Scripture (Resources for Changing Lives)
by David Powlison
Paperback, 274 Pages, Published 2003 by P & R Publishing
ISBN-13: 978-0-87552-608-9, ISBN: 0-87552-608-X

""When our gaze awakens to the gaze of God, we have started to see. Seeing clearly, we can love well." Seeing with New Eyes is collection of essays written over almost twenty years by a respected biblical counselor. David Powlison’s articles are Bible exposition, topical essay, editorial, and sermon. All of them show God’s gracious self-revelation in Jesus Christ and Scripture. "We learn to see how God sees," writes Powlison. "Learning ..."






God's Grace in Your Suffering
by David Powlison
Paperback, 128 Pages, Published 2018 by Crossway
ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-5618-0, ISBN: 1-4335-5618-9

"It’s easy to see God’s grace when things are going well. But in the midst of suffering—when we don’t sense any positive change in our circumstances on the horizon—we can start to question God’s goodness. Exploring the biblical truths found in each stanza of the classic hymn “How Firm a Foundation,” experienced biblical counselor David Powlison invites us to hear God’s perspective and see God’s purpose in our suffering. Rather than offer ..."






Domestic Abuse(2nd Edition)
How to Help (Resources for Changing Lives)
by David Powlison, Paul David Tripp, Edward T. Welch
Paperback, 18 Pages, Published 2001 by P & R Publishing
ISBN-13: 978-0-87552-687-4, ISBN: 0-87552-687-X

"Those three counselors reveal ways to clearly communicate God s grace to the victims of violence. They demonstrate how to minister with confidence and humility to the afflicted. They ask, How will you help the privately violent? We learn that violent people have much in common with others. Once you know how to deal with your own sins of anger, you can better help others who struggle with violence."






Pre-Engagement
Five Questions to Ask Yourselves (Resources for Changing Lives)
by David Powlison, John Yenchko
Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 2000 by P & R Publishing
ISBN-13: 978-0-87552-679-9, ISBN: 0-87552-679-9

"How do you know if you?re ready to marry? What are the signs that a man and a woman are heading in the same direction and are right for each other? In this booklet a biblical counselor and a pastor team up to offer five pertinent questions that will help couples decide whether to commit themselves to each other for life. These questions bring to light basic convictions, assumptions, expectations, priorities, and more. As couples think t ..."






Real Change(1st Edition)
Becoming More Like Jesus in Everyday Life
by Andrew Nicholls, Helen Thorne, David Powlison, Biblical Counselling Uk, Ccef/Bcuk
Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2018 by New Growth Press
ISBN-13: 978-1-948130-03-5, ISBN: 1-948130-03-3

"Every honest Christian knows the need for change. But how to get there? How do you move forward from struggles both big and small with your faith? And how does our faith in God impact our everyday thoughts, feelings, and actions? This six-session small group resource gives participants an opportunity to reflect on one particular area in their lives and then to learn more about how God changes us to become more like Jesus Christ. All of ..."






How Does Sanctification Work?
by David Powlison
Paperback, 128 Pages, Published 2017 by Crossway
ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-5610-4, ISBN: 1-4335-5610-3

"The process of sanctification is personal and organic—not a one-size-fits-all formula. Many popular views try to reduce the process of Christian growth to a single template. For example, remember past grace. Rehearse your identity in Christ. Avail yourself of the means of grace. Discipline yourself. But Scripture portrays the dynamics of sanctification in a rich variety of ways. No single factor, truth, or protocol can capture why and h ..."






Making All Things New
Restoring Joy to the Sexually Broken
by David Powlison
Paperback, 128 Pages, Published 2017 by Crossway
ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-5614-2, ISBN: 1-4335-5614-6

"Our world constantly tells us to "do what feels good," especially when it comes to issues related to sexuality. Sadly, this mind-set always leads to guilt, pain, and heartache. And yet, in the gospel, there is good news for the sexually broken. Pointing readers to the grace of Jesus Christ, longtime counselor and teacher David Powlison offers hope for both the sexually immoral and the sexually victimized: all brokenness will one day be ..."






Good and Angry
Redeeming Anger, Irritation, Complaining, and Bitterness
by David Powlison
Paperback, 256 Pages, Published 2016 by New Growth Press
ISBN-13: 978-1-942572-97-8, ISBN: 1-942572-97-2

"Something that matters to you just isn’t right. First you see the problem, then you feel it. It starts with a rush of adrenaline and often a rush of words, but it ends with an overwhelming sense of irritation that impacts how we talk to those we live and work with, complaining, and maybe even a settled bitterness to a person or a group of person. We know anger affects us negatively, but we don’t know any other way to respond when life g ..."






Sexual Addiction
Freedom from Compulsive Behavior
by David Powlison
Paperback, 24 Pages, Published 2010 by New Growth Press
ISBN-13: 978-1-935273-76-9, ISBN: 1-935273-76-0

"If you're struggling with a sexual addiction of any sort, you understand that feeling of being trapped, out of control, and afraid of being found out. No matter what you try, it seems impossible to break free from the lure of illicit sexual thoughts and practices. In CCEFs Sexual Addiction: Freedom from Compulsive Behavior, biblical counselor David Powlison encourages those who want to overcome their compulsive sexual behavior to rememb ..."






I'm Exhausted
What to Do When Your're Always Tired
by David Powlison
Paperback, 24 Pages, Published 2010 by New Growth Press
ISBN-13: 978-1-935273-72-1, ISBN: 1-935273-72-8

"As a chronic fatigue sufferer, life as you once enjoyed it has ceased. Fatigue can be brought on by a myriad of physical, emotional, or spiritual issues. But, whatever the cause, your entire world is now affected by your diminished physical strength. David Powlison understands how debilitating and demoralizing a constant state of fatigue can be through his own five-year struggle after heart surgery. In CCEFs Im Exhausted: What to Do Whe ..."






Worry(1st Edition)
Pursuing a Better Path to Peace (Resources for Changing Lives)
by David Powlison
Paperback, 40 Pages, Published 2004 by P & R Publishing
ISBN-13: 978-0-87552-696-6, ISBN: 0-87552-696-9

"What do you worry about?-"Do I have any real friends?"-"Will I ever find a spouse?"-"If I do find one, will he or she be faithful?"-"Will we be able to have kids?"-"What about my health?" There's always something to worry about.David Powlison recognizes that we have good reason to worry about things. But he assures us that we have much better reasons not to worry!Anxiety is a universal human experience, and we need to approach it with a ..."






Why Me(1st Edition)
Comfort for the Victimized (Resources for Changing Lives)
by David Powlison
Paperback, 35 Pages, Published 2003 by P & R Publishing
ISBN-13: 978-0-87552-695-9, ISBN: 0-87552-695-0

""Why is this happening to me? Where is God in my time of anguish?"Knowing our hearts, God has spoken powerful words of comfort. Psalm 10, for example, is God's word to those who have been victimized by others. It guides people into knowing God in the midst of being violated. David Powlison walks us through Psalm 10, helping us see its message of anguish and refuge. Can this ancient text help us in our pain today? Yes, because God is pre ..."






God's Love(1st Edition)
Better Than Unconditional (Resources for Changing Lives)
by David Powlison
Paperback, 16 Pages, Published 2001 by P & R Publishing
ISBN-13: 978-0-87552-686-7, ISBN: 0-87552-686-1

""God's unconditional love." Sounds nice, but is it enough? Is there more to God's love?Describing unconditional love as detached "blanket acceptance" and "benign affection," David Powlison challenges our common assumption about the nature of God's love. Although wonderfully accepting, divine love is also intrusive, intimate, personal, and active. Instead of simply loving us as we are, God loves us enough to change us. Powlison acknowled ..."






Pornography
Slaying the Dragon (Resources for Changing Lives)
by David Powlison
Paperback, 24 Pages, Published 1999 by P & R Publishing
ISBN-13: 978-0-87552-677-5, ISBN: 0-87552-677-2

""Private sexual fantasy can preoccupy vast areas of a person's mental life," notes David Powlison. "As explicit sexual images proliferate in films and magazines, on television, and over the Internet, the temptations increase and the bondage seems unbreakable. Even Christians can find that their lives have become a push-pull struggle between indulging in fantasy and resisting it.""Is it really possible to slay the dragon of pornography a ..."






Gus Loses His Grip
When You Want Something Too Much (Good News for Little Hearts Series)
by David Powlison, Joe Hox
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2019 by New Growth Press
ISBN-13: 978-1-948130-77-6, ISBN: 1-948130-77-7

" Gus, a raccoon who loves all things sweet, learns what happens when you want something too much. After Gus gets caught taking candy from the store, Papa reminds him that temptation might be strong for us, but it s not too strong for Jesus. Both Gus and Papa can ask Jesus for help when they want something too much. The last page contains information for parents on how God, in his Word, helps us turn to Jesus when we are tempted. Toget ..."






Zoe's Hiding Place(1st Edition)
When You Are Anxious (Good News for Little Hearts Series)
by David Powlison, Joe Hox
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2018 by New Growth Press
ISBN-13: 978-1-948130-23-3, ISBN: 1-948130-23-8

"This beautifully illustrated book invites children to remember that the Lord is near when they are anxious. Zoe, a fearful mouse, is worried about a class trip. As she talks with her parents, Zoe realizes that she can turn to God for help. Papa Mouse gives her a verse from the Bible that she can read when she is afraid. She learns that she can tell God all about her fears, and the Lord will comfort her. Also included is a tear-out page ..."



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