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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 ...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Are you frequently angry or do you know someone who is? Chances are you said yes to one of those two possibilities. Anger is a destructive force in the life of many people. In this book, Dr. Carter takes a look at the source of anger and how to deal with it in a Biblical manner. Too often anger is justified and excused instead of dealt with properly. You don’t need to manage your anger, you need to allow the Word of God to direct you in how to conquer it. Anger doesn’t have to dominate your life; your home can be free from its devastation and you can be free from its consequences if you...

James 1:8 “A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.” I have been asked many times over the years how to deal with Bipolar Disorder. My first thought was always that the description of this issue is clearly expressed in the Bible as being double-minded and as a result, emotionally unstable. As you read this book, you will find that God addresses this issue in a very direct and helpful way. If you will follow the clear instruction of God’s Word, you can rid yourself of the drama that comes of emotional highs and lows. In this book, you will find out what causes these emotional ...

Have you ever struggled with knowing how to be involved in your church? Would you like to know how God's expects you to be engaged in your church? God's plan for every New Testament believer was to be a faithful and engaged member of a local church. Many have struggled to find their place of service and to know just what it takes to get the blessings that God intends for them in His house. In "How to get the most out of your church membership" Pastor Rick Carter Jr. Ph.D. explains how you can open the treasure chest of God's blessing through your church and experience the great joy that God...