When the Journey Hurts: Finding Meaning in Suffering for Heart, Mind, and Soul

Drawing on six years of research, When the Journey Hurts untangles common misconceptions about suffering, instead helping to find meaning in it. The authors integrate theology, psychology, and spiritual formation to provide actionable steps and tools that teach readers how to suffer well in relationship with God and others.

"When the Journey Hurts is a beautifully written and deeply moving book that invites readers to encounter God's presence in the midst of suffering. ...Their words offer both comfort and courage, helping us see that faith can grow stronger and more tender in the face of adversity. This book is a true gift to the church and to anyone walking through difficult seasons."

—Jamie Aten, cofounder of Spiritual First Aid and Blanchard Chair of Humanitarian and Disaster Leadership at Wheaton College's Humanitarian Disaster Institute

Seeds of Racial Healing: Fifty-Two Devotions for Navigating Through Trauma

In Seeds of Racial Healing, counselor and spiritual director Sheila Wise Rowe offers people of color a season of rest and restoration. Her spiritually formative approach enables readers to deepen their faith as they pursue healing from racial trauma, past and present.

"Seeds of Racial Healing is one of those books you don't just read—you feel it. Sheila Wise Rowe doesn't just write about healing; she walks with you through it. Each devotion is honest, reflective, and grounded in lived experience and deep faith. As someone who's lived through racialized trauma and grief and navigated the long road to healing, I felt both seen and encouraged in these pages. This book offers space to breathe, be honest with God, and believe healing is still possible. Sheila Wise Rowe has given us a gift—a steady companion for the journey when the weight feels too heavy."

—Terence Lester, founder of Love Beyond Walls

Tomorrow Needs You: Seeing Beauty When You Feel Hopeless

Fear is our biggest enemy. It sneaks into our lives as worry, uncertainty, or discouragement, clouding our vision for a brighter future. It pauses our dreams, making us doubt the people we want to become and the lives we wish to lead. Naeem Fazal opens a new chapter, one where fear no longer dictates our lives.

“Naeem Fazal has done it again! His first book, Ex-Muslim, was a jaw-dropping, fantastic story of a life completely transformed by the living Jesus. Now he lays out a narrative that every person, Christian and non-Christian, needs to read. Naeem guides us through the process of leaving past fears and failure in yesterday. Through biblical wisdom and heartfelt storytelling, he sketches out a road map into the unknown future of tomorrow. If you have ever thought you were not enough or struggled with the idea of being trapped in the baggage of your past, this book is for you.”

—CRAIG WENDEL, author of The 5½ Mile High Club and Warrior King

Mastering Our Emotions: Biblical Principles for Emotional Health

 Anxiety can keep us up at night. Anger can cause us to fly off the handle. Sadness can drain us of energy. Shame can isolate us. Emotions like these are powerful. They can tax our relationships and distress our souls. No amount of sheer willpower or good intentions are sufficient to overcome them. Psychologist Kevin Chapman draws on his therapeutic expertise to invite us into a deeper understanding of our own thinking patterns, emotional triggers, and avoidance behaviors—all viewed through the lens of scriptural truth and God’s power to change lives.

“Truly a master class! With pastoral wisdom and therapeutic skill, Kevin Chapman reminds us that all our emotions are from God and are for our good if used wisely. As a follower of Jesus, I've known and experienced fear, anxiety, anger, and sadness. I just wish I'd had this book years ago! I would’ve better experienced God’s loving presence when flooded with both pleasant and unpleasant emotions. The Bible says to ‘not be mastered by anything.’ Kevin Chapman shows us that this includes our emotions. But instead of vilifying our emotions, he helps us see that our emotions are a good gift from God and part of how we can love God and others with our mind, body, and soul!”

— JASON CUSICK, lead pastor at Journey of Faith in Southern California and author of The Anxiety Field Guide

Mental Health: Experiencing God’s Care for Our Mind, Body, and Spirit - A 6-Week Interactive Bible Study

Written by award-winning author Dorcas Cheng-Tozun, this study offers a holistic approach, combining Scripture, personal testimonies, art, poetry, and in-depth interviews to guide you in exploring how God sees our mental health and how that differs from what we often hear in the culture and the church.

“The Made for PAX Bible Study Mental Health is an incredibly rich, layered, and compassionate mental health offering. Each week lovingly weaves insights from science, Scripture, art, contemplation, justice, and more to help create a tapestry of hope for the reader that is ultimately rooted in the kindness and nearness of God. I'm so grateful this resource exists.”

—AUNDI KOLBER, licensed professional counselor and author of Try Softer and Strong like Water

Sacred Attachment: Escaping Spiritual Exhaustion and Trusting in Divine Love

With raw honesty and vulnerability, Michael John Cusick shares his zigzagging path to God and reveals how brokenness and pain can become the gateway to experiencing joyful divine attachment. 

“With disarming vulnerability, Michael John Cusick masterfully weaves his own dramatic story of healing with clinical insights he's gleaned in over thirty years of working as a therapist and spiritual director. Along the way he exposes and names our own spiritual wounds while guiding us to rest in divine love—the one true place where we are seen, soothed, safe, and secure. If you are sick and tired of trying to acquire or attain God's affection, or trying to muster up faith, this book is a must read.”

—IAN MORGAN CRON, author of The Fix and The Road Back to You

Radical Relaxation: Releasing the Stress You Were Never Meant to Carry

Stress is not just a fleeting feeling; it's a silent disruptor, quietly eroding your peace, your health, and your capacity to enjoy life as you know it. Crafted by, holistic nurse educator and wellness consultant Tracie Braylock, Radical Relaxation is your pathway to healing and liberation from the trappings of stress through the teachings of Jesus in the Gospel of John. 

“Tracie Braylock offers protective care for spirit, soul, and body. In her book Radical Relaxation, she undergirds professional knowledge, spiritual practices, and self-care with God's Word and transformative prayers. She graciously invites the reader into a guided tour that is designed to release stress through healing, rest, and relaxation. She comprehensively guides the participant to intentional Selah moments.”

—BARBARA L. PEACOCK, Founder of Peacock Soul Care and author of Soul Care in African American Practice

The Highly Sensitive Christian: Spiritual Resilience for the Anxious and Tenderhearted

Jason Cusick shares pastoral insight and his personal journey as a Highly Sensitive Person to reframe sensitivity not as a weakness to be fixed but as a God-given strength to be embraced. This book helps HSPs navigate challenges, celebrate their giftedness, and develop lasting spiritual resilience.

"This is a must-read for anyone in a caring profession! Through his vulnerability and wisdom, Jason Cusick has taken a concept that is often experienced as a pejorative and invited the reader into a safe place to be renewed, inspired, and seen in a way that is filled with purpose, beauty, and design."

—Christopher Ioimo, licensed marriage and family therapist and executive director of Journeys Counseling

Healing Leadership Trauma: Finding Emotional Health and Helping Others Flourish

Countless books are designed to help leaders to become better leaders. But most resources neglect the underlying emotional struggles of both emerging and established leaders, who are often isolated and suffering in silence. Leadership professor Nicholas Rowe and counselor Sheila Wise Rowe offer their expertise in helping leaders process painful and traumatic experiences. Trauma contributes to how we lead others in either empowering or dysfunctional ways. Understanding how these experiences formed us is the beginning of the path to healing.

“Leaders are shaped by various intersections of trauma that are rarely spoken of together in one place. The insight Nicholas Rowe and Sheila Wise Rowe offer given their expertise and experiences is a gift to leaders who want to stay healthy while leading in hard places. This book helps us name what we encounter as leaders and accompanies us in our path toward healing.”

—SANDRA MARIA VAN OPSTAL, pastor and author of The Next Worship

Ministering to Families in Crisis: The Essential Guide for Nurturing Mental and Emotional Health

When crisis strikes, families often turn to ministry leaders for guidance—but are you prepared to help? Ministering to Families in Crisis equips you with the tools, insights, and resources to provide help for those in need. From navigating the complexities of trauma, abuse, and mental illness to providing wise counsel addressing marital conflict, support for aging parents, and the management of screens for parents and kids alike, this essential shelf-resource empowers ministry leaders to be a source of hope and support for their communities.

“I wish we didn’t need Ministering to Families in Crisis, but I’m sure glad we have it. The difficult truth is that many of the families we serve are indeed hurting and in crisis. The problem is that many of us haven’t been trained how to respond. Instead, we often feel afraid or paralyzed, wanting to help but not knowing how. Ministering to Families in Crisis provides the theologically robust and practical guidance we need to love and care for our families."

— BRIAN DEMBOWCZYK, associate publisher for Thomas Nelson Bibles and author of Family Discipleship that Works

The Client's Guide to Therapy: How to Get the Most out of Your Counseling Experience

In this accessible, information-packed guide, Christian psychologist Terri Watson provides an expert's perspective on how to get the most out of your counseling experience. Readers will find a wealth of wisdom, including:

• advice for looking into options for counseling
• how to find a counselor who's a good fit
• what to expect during and after counseling
• how to get the most out of your sessions and the therapy process
• expert tips on mental health care
• insights on the role of faith and common questions Christians ask

“A necessary and empowering resource for anyone considering counseling and hoping to enter a meaningful and healing therapy journey. Dr. Terri Watson intentionally guides the reader through each step of the therapy process, while giving careful consideration to both the dynamics of the therapeutic relationship and a holistic understanding of suffering and the change process.”

—AMANDA M. BLACKBURN, vice president of student affairs and professor of counseling at Richmont Graduate University in Chattanooga, Tennessee