Toxic Relationships
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Taking Refuge in Christ
Written by Ellen Mary Dykas
Does your happiness depend on someone else’s affection and presence in your life? Are your thoughts consumed by another person? If so, the relationship has become skewed—get help before it becomes a prison! Through thirty-one daily readings with reflection questions and practical action steps, Ellen Mary Dykas helps you to strengthen your relationship with Christ—embracing him as your true refuge—and to cultivate godly relationships with others from a place of confidence and peace.
In the 31-Day Devotionals for Life series, biblical counselors and Bible teachers guide you through Scripture passages that speak to specific situations or struggles, helping you to apply God’s Word to your life in practical ways day after day.
Endorsements
“With a counselor’s wisdom and a friend’s sympathy, Dykas brings readers to passages of Scripture that . . . point again and again to the gracious comfort that can be found in Christ alone.” —Megan Hill, Author, A Place to Belong
“Ellen speaks hopeful biblical truths to people who desire to be deeply known and loved yet find themselves hurt and empty in their relationships. Each devotional is filled with tender wisdom.” —Darby A. Strickland, Author, Is It Abuse?
“For those who have been hurt, trapped, and betrayed by toxic relationships, Ellen gives way to neither despair nor dismissal but, like a gentle friend, guides us along a path of healing and restoration.” —Jonathan D. Holmes, Founder and Executive Director, Fieldstone Counseling
“A must-read . . . for anyone engaged in ministry and discipleship. . . . I am very grateful for such a biblically rich, helpful resource on such an important topic.” —Hunter Beless, Host, Journeywomen podcast
Paperback, 96 pages, notes, points for reflection and application
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