We all can get stuck at some point or in a struggle with some challenging issue in life. Sometimes all we need is help seeing there is a path forward Our hope is that this page can offer just such a start for dealing with some common issues. We believe God cares about every aspect of life. Our desire is to be an encouragement and help by sharing some practical resources you might find helpful. You can also contact us at info@tm.church if you would like more information or to connect with someone to talk and pray with you about moving forward in life.
Whether you are facing crushing debt or the specter of homelessness, there are resources that can help.
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Vision House - Helping families in crisis break the cycle of homelessness
Ramsey Solutions - A Proven Plan for Financial Success
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Debt: Financial Peace University - Routinely, someone from our church leads a Financial Peace University class that walks through personal debt and finances. Whether you’re trying to get out of debt or save for retirement, you’ll learn God’s and grandma’s ways of handling money. No matter where you are in your financial journey, Financial Peace University helps you reach your goals faster.
We realize that pain and impact of the loss of a loved one can be devastating. We are here for you during tough times, so please reach out for prayer and support.
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Grieving with Hope – Developed from interviews with over 30 well-respected Christian counselors, teachers, and authors, as well as numerous personal testimonies, Grieving with Hope helps the bereaved discover how hope and peace are available amidst their heartache and pain.
Through A Season of Grief – This devotional will help you better understand the grieving process and find needed encouragement and support during the most difficult year of bereavement.
Addiction can look like many things including alcohol, marijuana, porn, gambling and more. The impact of someone having an addition affects not only the person, but their friends, family, and community. We would be happy to walk alongside you on this recovery journey.
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The Road to Freedom: Healing from Your Hurts, Hang-ups, and Habits Johnny Baker shares his story of recovering from alcoholism and offers the truths he has learned from his 25 years with Celebrate Recovery. Whether you are dealing with substance abuse, relational struggles, or eating challenges, or you simply want to let go of what is holding you back in life, you will find answers in The Road to Freedom.
Celebrate Recovery Daily Devotional – The Celebrate Recovery Daily Devotional is an invaluable source of support and encouragement for anyone on the road to lasting recovery. With 365 days of readings to reinforce long-term change, this hardcover devotional provides:
An even better appreciation for Celebrate Recovery's eight principles
Peace when the struggle feels overwhelming
Ongoing support and hope for the recovery journey
Daily reminders of God's goodness, grace, and redemption
The best possible chance for successful recovery
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While professional counseling is sometimes the best strategy for some emotional issues, these books might provide a helpful start on a better path forward.
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Overcoming Anxiety: Relief for Worried People – In this mini-book, David Powlison helps you discover what your anxiety reveals about what is going on inside you and then shows you how to bring your anxious thoughts and worries to God, the only Person who can give you a life of peace.
Depression: Looking Up from Stubborn Darkness – Instead of offering simple platitudes or unrealistic “cure-all” formulas, Edward T. Welch addresses the complex nature of depression with compassion and insight, applying the rich treasures of the gospel, and giving fresh hope to those who struggle.
Precious Truths in Practice: Holding Fast to God When you are Overwhelmed – This book, by Martha Peace, will increase your faith and help you find peace as you trust in God’s path for your life.
Hope Again – With an interest stemming from their own experiences, Dr. Bruce Hennigan and Mark Sutton take an approach to overcoming life’s difficulties that is grounded in both spiritual and medical principles. Hope Again: A Thirty Day Plan for Conquering Depression provides step-by-stop encouragement and instruction to manage and win over depression.
Whether you are a new believer in Christ or just looking for a fresh start with God, we rejoice with you and want to help you on this spiritual pilgrimage. As you start your life in Christ, it is good to get a good study Bible, pray, find a church, and surround yourself with Godly men and women who are ahead of you in this journey.
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We recommend finding a good, local church and to get involved. If you live near Issaquah or Renton, Washington, try us out. If you’re not local, research some of the nearby churches that have a heart for teaching and sharing the good news of Jesus. Please reach out if you need help researching local churches.
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ESV Study Bible – The ESV Study Bible features a wide array of study tools equivalent to a 20-volume Bible resource library, making it an invaluable resource for serious readers, students, and teachers of God’s Word.
Now That I’m a Christian – This accessible handbook on the Christian faith will serve as a go-to guide for new believers, helping you to better understand what it means to follow Jesus with your heads and your hands.