Stephen Arterburn

The Mediterranean Love Plan unveils the “7 Secrets of Passion” from some of the most romantic countries in the world: Italy, France, Spain, Greece and Israel. Most couples marry in a flurry of passion, but soon find themselves wondering “How do we keep love interesting, fun and romantic? How do we keep the spark growing for decades?” Steve and Misty Arterburn offer unique, ground-breaking answers to these age-old questions. Romance is much more than a date night out or a week away. A passionate, long-lasting love requires two people who are sensually in love with life and each other. In this fascinating book, the authors explore research on seven activities that prompt passion, then describe how Mediterranean cultures practice these secrets in everyday life. Steve and Misty also share how these fun-to-apply secrets have taken their own marriage from confused to confident, from discouraged to delighted– and how you can do it too. The Mediterranean Love Plan will help couples become more playful, creative, connected and romantic -- burning with passion that stands the test of time.

In The Mediterranean Love Plan, Steve Arterburn and his wife Misty reveal the â??7 Secrets of Passionâ? from the most romantic countries in the world: Italy, France, Spain, Greece, and Israel. Filled with research, fascinating stories and personal examples this book will inspire small changes that lead to â??a grande amoreâ? â?? a great love.

A five-session journey toward meaningful change and new life for individuals and groups. Have you ever invested time and energy in something that really mattered to you--and you weren't sure you would succeed? Taking your life back can feel like that. It's a big risk to try to overcome the fears, wounds, and patterns that are holding you back in life. But nothing is impossible . . . if we put our trust in God. The Take Your Life Back Workbook, a companion resource to the groundbreaking book Take Your Life Back, is designed to help you do just that. Recovery and relationship experts Stephen Arterburn and Dr. David Stoop lead you through five sessions designed to help you take your life back by: understanding the recurring issues that get in your way--where they came from, how they're influencing you right now, and what to do about them; inviting God to use all of your experiences--both positive and negative--to build your relationship with him; equipping you with exercises, reflection questions, action steps, and prayers as you move forward; putting your past in perspective and stepping into a brighter future.

"I want to have better relationships . . . but is it all on me to fix things?""This person's approval means everything to me. It's like it controls me.""Why can't I get free from this cycle?" If you find yourself having these feelings, it's time to take your life back. Through personal examples, clinical insights, and spiritual truth, Stephen Arterburn and David Stoop will show you how toovercome the habits and history that are keeping you down--and take new, positive steps toward change;heal from the hurts, setbacks, and broken relationships that affect you every day;develop better boundaries with others in your life;stop overreacting and start responding appropriately to any situation or circumstance;break the cycle of behavior that harms you and your relationships;find the freedom you have longed for. Your past and current circumstances don't have to define you, and they don't have to determine the direction of your life. Take Your Life Back is the key to moving from reactive attitudes and behaviors to healthy, God-honoring responses that will help you live the life you were meant to live.

La Biblia Renacer NTV es un recurso esencial para cualquier persona que necesita una oportunidad para volver a empezar y desea acercarse a Dios a trav s del camino de la recuperaci n. Tambi n es una excelente herramienta para consejeros, pastores, familiares y amigos que desean acompa ar a alguien en el proceso de recuperaci n, en camino a los brazos de Jes s. La Biblia Renacer incorpora tres planes de lecturas devocionales, usando los Doce Pasos de la Recuperaci n, los principios de la recuperaci n y la Oraci n de la Serenidad para ayudar a las personas a encontrar la verdadera fuente de la sanaci n y la paz: Jesucristo mismo. Cuenta con notas de estudio, perfiles biogr ficos, una introducci n a cada libro de la Biblia, una referencia de vers culos por tema, un ndice de los temas de la recuperaci n y una p gina de presentaci n. Todos estos elementos han sido actualizados para la versi n NTV, que tambi n luce un dise o fresco. The Biblia Renacer NTV The Life Recovery Bible] is an essential resource for anyone who needs a new chance to start over and wants to get closer to God through recovery. It is also an excellent tool for counselors, pastors, relatives, and friends who want to walk alongside someone in recovery, toward the loving arms of Jesus. The Biblia Renacer incorporates three devotionals, based on the Twelve Steps, the Recovery Principles, and the Serenity Prayer, to help people find the true source of restoration and peace: Jesus Christ himself. This Bible has updated study notes, character profiles, an introduction to each book of the Bible, a topical verse finder, devotional indexes, a Recovery Reflections index, and a presentation page. All of these elements have been updated for the NTV edition, which also has a fresh design. The NTV is an authoritative Bible translation uniquely and faithfully rendered into today's Spanish from the ancient texts by more than 50 leading Bible scholars. Its scholarship and clarity breathe life into the most difficult-to-understand Bible passages. That's why we call it "La verdad con claridad" (The Truth Made Clear).

As you work toward life recovery, some days feel more difficult than others . . . and you may yearn for guidance and structure as you seek to rebuild your character. God offers twelve truths to live by as you walk into a new and healthier life. These "laws" will help you discover God's will for you throughout your recovery and will give you the wisdom you need to take the next steps. In The Twelve Laws of Life Recovery, Stephen Arterburn and David Stoop--recovery pioneers and authors of the popular Life Recovery series that has guided millions of readers back to health and wholeness--invite you to explore these fundamental truths that, if followed, will help draw you closer to God and connect you more deeply with those around you. This powerful book reveals God's faithfulness in your everyday walk, enriching your life in a way you never imagined and inviting him to work within you.

A life-changing resource for the Twelve Step journey, for anyone who struggles with addictions or dependencies--or wants to help someone who does. From the creators of the popular Life Recovery series that has guided millions of readers back to health and wholeness, now comes the ultimate recovery book--written from a Christian viewpoint. Recovery pioneers Stephen Arterburn and David Stoop bring a biblical perspective to the Twelve Steps of Life Recovery. They share real-life, personal accounts of people on the road to recovery; biblical stories and verses to support readers in their journey; and powerful principles that offer hope for the future. Whether using the book alone or as a companion to the popular Life Recovery Bible, this is an essential resource for anyone wanting to walk closer with God through recovery, as well as for their counselors, pastors, and loved ones. Previously published as The Book of Life Recovery.

Pairing the wisdom of Martinkus's personal experience with biblical insights and real-world counseling advice from Arterburn, this book provides a unique perspective on what it takes to rebuild trust after sexual betrayal or pornography addiction. You'll learn how to establish transparency and accountability, demonstrate honesty and integrity, make meaningful restitution, and seek forgiveness.

This book will reveal 5 destructive behaviors and attitudes that block you from becoming the remarkable person you desperately want to be.

ECPA 2015 Christian Book Award Finalist The Bible for every battle every man faces This is a man's type of Bible--straight talk about the challenges of life. Every Man's Bible has thousands of notes on topics from work, sex, and competition to integrity and more and trusted advice from the pros, just for men. Every Man's Bible is written by the best-selling author of the Every Man's series, Steve Arterburn. FEATURESNew International Version textBook introductions and 44 charts Study Notes Help you gain a better perspective on a particular verse or passage Men, Women, and God--This feature focuses on two of the most important relationships in every man's life: his relationship with God and his relationships with women Someone You Should Know--Profiles of men in the Bible and what their lives can teach us about the importance of faith in our own lives What the Bible Says About--Gives insight into the Bible's vital message on all kinds of topics for daily living Perspectives--Glean bits of information from great men who have lived through many of the same issues and struggles that you face Personal Gold--Sound advice from the pros: Henry Blackaby, Stuart Briscoe, Tony Evans, David Jeremiah, Gordon MacDonald, Bill McCartney, J. I. Packer, Joseph Stowell, and Chuck Swindoll

La Biblia Renacer incorpora a los Doce Pasos de recuperaci n para ayudar a las personas a encontrar la verdadera fuente de la restauraci n: Jesucristo mismo. La Biblia Renacer es un recurso esencial para cualquier persona que quiera una nueva oportunidad para volver a empezar y desea acercarse m s a Dios a trav s del camino de la restauraci n. Tambi n es una herramienta para consejeros, pastores, familiares y amigos que desean ayudar a encaminar a sus seres amados a los brazos restauradores de Jes s. The Life Recovery Bible, which incorporates the Twelve Steps of recovery, helps people turn to the true source of healing: Jesus Christ himself. The Life Recovery Bible is an essential resource for anyone wanting to walk more closely with God through recovery, as well as for counselors, pastors, relatives, and friends who want to point their loved ones to Jesus' restoring arms.

Drawing from an extensive national survey of more than 1,300 men and women, best- selling author Stephen Arterburn first reveals 7 things you must stop doing that damage your marriage. Second, he presents 7 positive things you must start doing to build a great marriage. But most important: he tells you what to do if your spouse is not willing to do anything. As Arterburn explores those behaviors with real-life stories and biblical insight, you will discover fresh ideas and greater motivation to make your marriage thrive. Finally, Arterburn reveals a final 7 that brings you to the heart of the matter The 7 minutes that will matter most for any couple, no matter whether you're just thinking of getting married or have been together for many years. Once you get it, you'll never question the 7-minute marriage solution

We’ve all known someone who just can’t seem to break free of a cycle of self-defeating and destructive behavior based on personal appetites that are out of control. Or perhaps we’ve suffered the consequences, big or small, of addictive behavior in our own lives. Stephen Arterburn offers insight and hope for anyone whose life has spun out of control due to addictions. His revolutionary and refreshing approach to recovery positively recognizes and affirms that our capacity to enjoy and savor life is a gift from God that must be fed for us to be healthy. From there, he helps readers identify and understand what personal needs they are really seeking to fulfill through their problematic behaviors, and lays out a proven step-by-step plan that enables them to reclaim control of their relationships, career, personal happiness—and life.

Vinn striden över sexuella frestelser – steg för steg. Från tv till internet, tidningar till filmer möts män ständigt av sensuella bilder. Det är omöjligt att undvika sådana frestelser men, tack och lov, inte omöjligt att konfrontera och vinna seger över dem. Varje mans kamp vill ta hål på uppfattningen att män inte kan kontrollera sina tankar och stå emot frestelser. Boken innehåller berättelser om dussintals män som har flytt undan otuktens fälla. Arterburn och Stoeker utrustar dig med bibliska sanningar och presenterar en praktisk och detaljerad plan för varje man som önskar sexuell renhet. En bok för män som fallit i det förflutna, män som vill förbli starka i dag och män som vill övervinna frestelser i framtiden. ”Det vanligaste hotet mot sann manlighet utgörs av vår sexuella förmågas lockelser och perversioner. Jag välkomnar alla bidrag som gör motstånd mot dessa.” Jack W. Hayford ”Denna tidlösa bok presenterar klara och praktiska principer som leder till sexuell renhet. Arterburn och Stoeker uppmanar oss att vara modiga, engagerade och självdisciplinerade och leder oss in i ett närmare förhållande till Gud, vår familj och vår maka. Denna bok är verkligen skriven för varje man.” Dr. John Maxwell

In Is This the One?, Steve Arterburn—an award-winning author and the founder and chairman of New Life Ministries, the largest faith-based broadcast counseling and treatment ministry—has created a "how to" plan for happier, stronger marriages. He contends that living in a "no regrets" relationship can be as simple following this spiritually solid and personally drawn plan before the first "I do" is even spoken. Host of the number one Christian radio broadcast, “New Life Live!,” Arterburn draws a painfully personal portrait of the devastation divorce has on a family. Rather than aiming at marriages already in jeopardy, Arterburn focuses attention on the beginning of relationships—before the commitment, before the emotional investment, before the children. He prescribes three sets of ten carefully devised dates designed to help couples reveal their true colors and clarify whether or not they are a compatible match. This practical, personal, and positive plan can impact marriages—and ground the skyrocketing divorce rate—as no other book has. Is This the One? is a must read for engaged or dating couples, happy singles, concerned parents, and anyone who wants to make better decisions about who to marry and who to leave behind.

DO YOU WANT TO GET WELL? The power to heal—physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually—is in God’s hands. But the choice to be healed is yours. Everyone, at some level, needs healing. You may have prayed for healing many times, for many years. Perhaps you have lived with your brokenness so long that you have become accustomed to it. Maybe you wonder just when God is going to take all the hurt away. He can. But you also must choose to let the hurt go and let the healing begin. In this special edition of Healing Is a Choice, author Stephen Arterburn offers a unique combination of book and workbook, outlining ten choices crucial to receiving healing. Embracing these choices means rejecting the lies we often tell ourselves. These are not hoops God requires you to jump through to earn your miracle; they form, instead, the journey He desires for you. He can—and will—walk with you. But you must put one foot in front of the other and choose to let the hurt go and let the healing begin.“His Word affirms that God wants us to experience His healing, but many times we make choices that stand in the way. Healing Is a Choice is a helpful resource that lays out the path of healing God’s way.”— JACK HAYFORD Founding pastor, The Church on the Way, Van Nuys, CA“When we look back at the past turns and twists in the pathways of our lives, we can see significant choices we made, which helped create the lives we have now. Stephen Arterburn has provided us with a guide for making the right decisions today to provide a redemptive path for tomorrow.”—JOHN TOWNSEND Coauthor of the bestseller Boundaries“I am asking you to give up your life as you know it so that you can fi nd the life God has for you. Take hold of your future today and make the choices that will lead to your healing.”—STEPHEN ARTERBURN“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."—Psalm 147:3

“Great storytelling from Steve Arterburn! Read The Encounter and learn things about yourself that you never knew were there.”—Andy Andrews, New York Times best-selling author, The Traveler’s Gift and The NoticerThe past can be a dark and haunting place - full of secrets and mysteries too deep, too painful to confess. For Jonathan Rush, a wealthy and famous entrepreneur, this is an agonizing and startling reality — one he never knew existed in his life until now. On a mission to Fairbanks, Alaska, to uncover the truth behind his mother’s abandonment when he was only four years old, Jonathan comes face-to-face with his unresolved bitterness as well as a mysterious woman named Mercy who holds the key to unlocking the secrets of his past. Somehow he must convince Mercy to confide in him, learn how to forgive his mother, and — even more painful — learn how to forgive himself. The Encounter, from best-selling author, counselor, and speaker Stephen Arterburn, artfully reveals the power of your story, the fierce need for acceptance, and the true hope of healing. Discover in its pages the radical joys of forgiveness both toward others as well as from the ultimate healer and forgiver: Jesus Christ. Through the truth and hope revealed in this gripping parable, learn to step out from the darkness of a painful past and into the healing light of a forgiven future.

Tired of That Old YO-YO Weight-Loss/ Weight-Gain Cycle? LOSE IT FOR LIFE!“Every other diet I’ve tried ends in despair; Steve’s plan ends in hope!” Most weight-loss plans will help you drop a few pounds, but for how long? You deserve better. You deserve Lose It for Life, a time-tested, uniquely balanced program that deals with the physical, emotional, and even spiritual elements that lead to permanent weight loss. Even if you have already experienced some success on another weight-loss program—Atkins ®, South Beach ®, Weight Watchers ®, whatever—this book will give you the information and motivation you need to achieve a permanent “state of weightlessness,” which is the secret to lasting results. Now endorsed by Florida Hospital as part of its Healthy 100 campaign, this deluxe edition book and workbook offers a wide variety of exercises and activities to lead you to the next level in understandingWhy you do what you do;How you can shed bad habits for good;How, with the help of God and others, you can develop a whole new approach to life, to eating, and to living healthy and free! Lose It for Life was developed by best-selling author and radio personality Stephen Arterburn, who lost sixty pounds twenty years ago and has kept it off. In this revolutionary book, he and Dr. Linda Mintle, who is known for her clinical work regarding weight issues, will help you accomplish what you desire most: permanent results. Includes bonus chapter from Arterburn’s new Healthy 100s Diet and Weight-Loss Plan!