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Tales of Hayven Celestia tells 13 stories of ordinary people put in extraordinary circumstances. Stuck in situations far beyond their control, they have to make the hardest choices of their lives. The stakes have never been higher, and one wrong move will lead to catastrophe.

Someone once said that “you are not what you think you are, but what you think, you are.” The Bible says it better in Proverbs 23:7, when Solomon wrote, “For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he...” Your thought life is the foundation of who you are and what you will do. You cannot do right and have an impure thought life. We are told by Paul that we should, “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 2:5). How do we put on the mind of Christ? Is it even possible? The exciting answer to these questions is yes! It is possible, and God has given us a road map...

Do you constantly feel defeated? Have you almost given up hope of victory over the constant attacks of the Enemy? You are not alone. Many Christians are in the same place and the reason is that most have never been taught how to put on their spiritual armor. Having protection is not the same thing as using it. In this workbook you will learn about your position, identity and purpose in Christ as well as how to close the access points to the Enemy. By knowing and doing what you will learn here you will not only find freedom but you will prepare yourself to put on the armor that God has ...

What are you focused on? When your focus is on troubles, conflicts, and offenses, the issues seem to grow exponentially in your mind. The result of this misguided focus is worry, anxiety, fear, and many other emotional issues that can be overwhelming. Modern answers are often based on humanist philosophies. It’s God's Word that provides answers for how to fix your focus and attain the peace of God that will keep your mind secure. You can achieve true victory over the issues that plague your mind if you follow the principles laid out in the Word of God.

Suicide, by many accounts, has reached the level of an epidemic not only in the U.S., but worldwide. It is estimated that in 2017, suicide was the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S., but among people ages 10-34, it was the second leading cause. This gets even worse when you realize that only one in twenty-five suicide attempts is successful. The specific reasons for suicide vary widely based upon each individual. Some reasons given include guilt, shame, bullying, a sense of worthlessness, depression, addiction, inability to deal with trauma, grief, or inability to deal with a loss of ...

Every person goes through trouble, even those who are closest to God. Some let the trials defeat them while others rise up to find joy and blessings. In Triumph from Trials, author Rick Carter Jr. Ph.D. examines the lives of the great patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph to find how these men of faith responded to hardship, and what their responses can teach us about how to face the trials of life. It has been said that everyone is entering, going through, or just leaving a trial, but how we respond to them will determine our future. By learning the lessons found in the lives of ...

If you're like most people, you have been overwhelmed by guilt at times in your life. Sometimes it is because we have done wrong; Other times, we might feel guilty when we have done right. We can be manipulated into guilty feelings by others or we can just have a sensitive conscience that is easily accused. Whether it is real or imagined, guilt can create the same devastating effect in our life. In this book, Dr. Carter explores the Bible answer to dealing with all types of guilt. If you will follow these Biblical teachings, you do not have to be held captive any longer by the feelings that...

We are all impacted by expectations, those we have of ourselves and others and those that others have of us. Few realize the impact of these expectations on our thinking and behavior. As you will see in this book expectations are often the beginning of destructive thoughts that dominate us. Learning to understand expectations and bring them into the obedience of God’s Word is a vital step to gaining victory over your thought life. You don’t have to let your expectations rule your spirit, or be weighed down by the expectations of others if you understand how God says to approach this ...

Do you constantly feel defeated? Have you almost given up hope of victory over the constant attacks of the Enemy? You are not alone. Many Christians are in the same place and the reason is that most have never been taught how to put on their spiritual armor. Having protection is not the same as using it. In volume 1 of Building an armor plated life you will learn who your enemy is and what he doesn’t want you to know about his plan. You will learn about many of his traps and how to avoid them. You will also learn what the girdle of truth and the breastplate of righteousness are for, how ...

Do you constantly feel defeated? Have you almost given up hope of victory over the constant attacks of the Enemy? You are not alone. Many Christians are in the same place and the reason is that most have never been aught how to put on their spiritual armor. Having protection is not the same as using it. In volume 2 of Building an armor plated life you will not only learn how to put on your armor but what each piece is designed to do. You will also find out what it is that empowers your armor to accomplish its purpose. The spiritual life is not intended to be one of defeat. God has given you...

Wounded, hurt and confused. These words along with many others are used to describe the feelings of emotional pain that afflict so many. The response to these feelings can vary greatly and yet the sad reality is that most of the things we do to cope with our emotional pain only mask it temporarily. This book contains a different kind of answer. the answers here are not to help you cope with your pain, they are to help you eliminate it and experience the healing that you desire. Take the challenge to be brutally honest with yourself and God as you work through these pages and you will find ...

Greed. Over-eating. Substance abuse. Sexual perversion. The drive to fulfill the flesh manifests itself in many ways, and they all fall into the category of lust. The fact is, lust could simply be defined as the desire to satisfy our flesh. For this reason, lust is an issue that every person deals with and must gain victory over to walk with God. This is not just a problem for the worst of people, but it is an issue for every person. This study is intended to fully define the problem, where it leads, and then to show the path to victory through the Scriptures and the Spirit filled life.

Is it possible to truly know the will of God for your life? This is one fo the most common questions asked in pastoral counseling. Many in our day are discouraged because they don’t understand what the Bible teaches, and they view knowing the will of God as a difficult and confusing issue. In this book, Dr. Rick Carter Jr. addresses what the will of God is and how to find it for your life; as well as how to avoid the confusion and common mistakes that are made in relationship to seeking God’s will. through a careful study of the scriptures, it is possible for any person who is saved to ...

Where do I start? What do I look for? How do I progress? How do I know when I should stop? These questions are among the most common that have been asked regarding counseling. The thought that many have regarding counseling is that they are unqualified and need to appeal to someone they consider an expert. The appeal is better made to the Creator. From the very beginning of the Bible, we see God’s interaction with people and the process that He took to deal with the issues people encounter in this life. In “Learning to live the Gospel”, Dr. Carter lays out God’s counseling process ...

Understanding and practicing authority according to the Bible is without doubt vital to successful and biblical living. Authority is one of the few thing in life that affects every living soul. Whether the poor child in a remote Amazonian village or the President of the United States of America, there are God given authorities that govern our lives. Unfortunatly we live in a culture of independent that has fostered a rebellion to earthly authority and ultimately rebellion against God. A Biblical understanding of authority is the key to growing in faith and having the peace of God in your ...

Day after day the trials and burdens of life can become overwhelming if you don't have the proper tools to fix the problems as they arise. Life's toolbox is filled with the Biblical tools that we each need to cope with life. 2 Peter 1:3 tells us, "According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:" We can take heart that there is not a trial or problem that we will encounter that God has not given us the answer for. So pick up your spiritual toolbox and go to work. Remember ...

Almost every pastor I meet tells me that their town is the most overrun with drugs in their state. Not every town can be the worst, but it feels like our culture has been overwhelmed by substance abuse. Pastors and churches are dealing with members and the family of members whose lives are destroyed by drugs, alcohol, and pornography. I don’t know a single church that hasn’t been impacted. The impact of this deepens as those who lose hope commit suicide and loved ones are left in emotional shambles. This book is an introduction to understanding how to approach addiction counseling. Dr. ...

Putting off the Old Man and Putting on the New Man is not some mystical process that is reserved only for a select few, the tools to accomplish this transformation are given to each of us if we will apply them. There is a great disconnect between the average Christian and the victory that God has promised us in His Word over sin. Many people are stuck in the repentance cycle spending every day feeling as a failure in their Christian walk. The repentance cycle is that process where we continue to fall into a besetting sin despite seeking God in repentance and confession. Many have all but ...

Many of the major issues of life are rooted in troubles that we experienced in our childhood. Whether it was intended or not, most of our insecurities and poor views of ourselves started there. We don’t have to allow these things to dominate us for the rest of our lives. God’s Word shows us the answers to dealing with the disappointments, traumas, and bad models that we might have experienced. In this book, Dr. Carter explores the roots of insecurity and identity issues and shows that by applying the truth of the Bible we can correct the damage they have done. Who you are does not have ...

Meditation is often misunderstood in Western culture. Most think of the Eastern mystic concepts of meditation which involve clearing everything from your mind and “opening yourself up to the universe.” This is not what God means when He tells us to meditate in the Bible. The Bible not only tells us to meditate but it also teaches us how. In this book Dr. Carter explores 14 passages of Scripture that show us how to meditate. Each of these passages also carries a promise that is associated with Biblical meditation. Everyone meditates in some fashion. Most meditate on their problems which ...