Books by "Dr. Henry Cloud"
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Time Traveler of the Soul: Revisiting Your Life Story with Purpose
by Dr. Venkat Potana
2026 · Pothana Publications: An independent imprint of the author
Foreword In a world brimming with noise and speed, Time Traveler of the Soul arrives like a sacred bell ringing through the chambers of memory. This book does something rare, it invites us to encounter the mystery of our own story with gentleness, truth, and divine purpose. Dr. Venkat Potana has woven together the threads of science, psychology, and spiritual tradition into a work that both heals and awakens. His voice carries the clarity of a teacher, the depth of a mystic, and the tenderness of a shepherd. This is a guidebook for the interior journey. It speaks to the seeker, the wounded, the leader, and the quiet soul who longs for meaning beneath the surface. Through the power of memory and storytelling, the reader is gently led to uncover treasures hidden in the past and reclaim them for the glory of God. Every page is rooted in wisdom and saturated with grace. Dr. Potana has not merely written a book but he has offered a mirror to the soul and a map to healing. Those who walk through these chapters with openness will find themselves changed and strengthened in identity, renewed in vision, and anchored in hope. It is my joy to commend this remarkable work to readers everywhere. Drink deeply from its insights. Pause in its sacred silences. And allow your soul to remember, rejoice, and rise. —Dr. Elias Thornbridge Director, Institute for Contemplative Renewal, Edinburgh Edinburgh, March 2025
During a forty-eight-year quest of personal and spiritual improvement after entering a recovery program, Dr. Michael Bernard read hundreds of books from every religion and philosophy possible. In this book, Wisdom of the (S)Ages, he has chosen thirty publications from thirty of the wisest speakers and writers he has encountered and intertwines their philosophy and beliefs with his to provide the reader with the best spiritual wisdom possible. Michael’s hope is that this wisdom will provide insight and direction toward a more worthwhile and satisfying life and direct the reader to more wisdom from these thirty “sages.” About the Author Seven years ago, Dr. Michael Bernard retired from a forty-six-year career in the private practice of orthodontics. He now teaches orthodontics parttime at Ohio State University and Seton Hill University and volunteers at Akron Children's Hospital, reading to the children. In the past, he taught 8th-graders Religious Education for thirty-five years at St. Paul's Church in North Canton, Ohio. Michael’s hobbies are bike riding the local trails and kayaking in the lake he lives on. He travels frequently both in and out of the country, and he loves reading and writing. He has been in a program of recovery for 48 years along with two weekly Bible studies which has given him the quest for a higher spiritual understanding. Michael has four adult children, two in their fifties and two in their thirties (adopted), and one eighteen-month-old grandson.
I calmly looked at him with respect, I tried very hard not to show any fear, and replied, “Oh sorry, we were just laughing about something my friend had just said. No harm intended.” Instantly the angry young man who was ready to rip me out of the car changed facial expression to almost a smile, and said, “No problem. Have a good day!” My friend Dave turned to me, looking shocked and relieved exclaiming, “How on earth did you get out of that?? That was amazing!” Learning and practicing to keep calm under pressure has kept me from taking unwise actions or making rash decisions. Little did I know that practicing such peaceful responses would also help provide a platform for developing wisdom. What Readers are Saying about “Wisdom Brings Success”: “Dr. Brendan has written one of the best books on wisdom that I have ever read. His remarkable ability to integrate his extensive scientific background, including references to world-class researchers, with personal stories and lived pastoral experience, is incredibly helpful.” Dr Richard Green, C3 Reach Regional Director; Founding Pastor and Senior Minister C3 Church Ryde. “What an amazing gift for anyone who would choose to spare themselves from potentially totally avoidable mistakes that could bring trouble for years.” Dr Jerry Stott, Global Associate Director (South Pacific), Foursquare Ministry International (FMI). “I think that it is excellent, and I love the personal stories and their application... It is full of wisdom... I highly recommend this book.” Dr Barry Manuel, Co-Pastor Healinglife Church Adelaide “Brendan shows where wisdom is, how to access it – but also its high challenges and rich rewards.” Rev Ian Clarkson, Chairman, Hopenet SA Inc. “The book ‘Wisdom Brings Success’ is certainly God–inspired; from the very first page through the entire narrative, no one who reads can deny God’s breadth and wisdom in it.” Pastor Jane and Abraham Haastrup, Assistant General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
Women keep secrets – from friends and loved ones, even from themselves. So what are the secrets? And why would anyone want to live an airbrushed version of herself instead of a rich, unencumbered, authentic life? In The Secrets Women Keep, popular radio host and clinical psychologist Dr. Jill Hubbard shows you how to acknowledge your secrets, release them, and find an emotionally healthy way to live. A life without secrets is a life of freedom, where you can be your real self, where you are the same on the outside as you are on the inside. The Secrets Women Keep reveals the top secrets from an anonymous "Life Satisfaction Survey" of two thousand women. Most women can relate to at least some of the secrets uncovered in this survey, including: I'm unhappy in my marriage I feel invisible or inadequate My past haunts me I worry about finances I struggle with addiction With wisdom, gentleness, and biblical insight, Dr. Jill reveals how to shed those secrets so you can move safely into a life free of the burden of having to hide.
Start Your Journey to a Stronger Marriage Today Are you ready to take the guesswork out of your relationship? Real Marriage Made Simple offers straightforward guidance to tackle the complexities of marriage. Dr. Chris Thurman draws on his extensive counseling experience and helps couples take an honest but lighthearted look at important topics. He presents ten essential principles to help couples navigate common challenges and strengthen their marriages, including: Stay in Your Own Backyard Own Your Own Stuff Give More Than You Take Get Your Mind Right Shoot Straight for Their Good Each partner will discover how biblical wisdom can help them actively contribute to a healthier, more loving relationship. However, this book provides much more than just advice. The included workbook and a small group guide help readers make meaningful progress toward a better marriage by putting their learning into action.
The beach has always been a safe place for me where the concerns of life all but disappear. One late afternoon I was walking directly into the sun. I barely noticed its final descent toward the horizon. As I glanced back, I caught my shadow. It seemed so big; my heart was imprisoned by an imperfect replica, an emotional stalker--seen only as I turned away from the sun's radiance. It was then I realized when I walk facing the "Light" I will see no shadow. Only a life lived "out from the shadow" will experience the grandeur of God; the Accuser's maligning voice will be stilled. That day I came to grasp that the "shadow" of a person's past is not how God sees any of His children. "Dr. Effler writes with clarity, biblical expertise, personal counseling experience, and a passion for each minister to succeed in Christ. This book will change your life in a marvelous way." -Bill Leonard, PhD, BCCC, BCCTR, Center for Ministerial Care and Director, Church of God International Headquarters "Out From the Shadows creates a therapeutic approach to the creation account found in Genesis. This material resonates with the substance abuse community by identifying possible areas of brokenness often overlooked. Boldly discussing sin rather than symptomology, Out From the Shadows cogently dissects root issues throughout the counseling process. Although primarily intended for pastoral counselors, this information can be utilized in a wide array of counseling venues." -Austin Davis LPC-S Clinical Director at Stonegate Center
At A Cross Road: Church Troubled: Consumerism & Simplicity By: Venerable, Dr. Felix Udo Anyasor There are some Ideological and structural vices of life, and when not given attention, may spread like cancer. Consumerism was known to be a societal and secular vice, in a sense, and also one of the engendering factors to corruption in the governmental and some business areas. But when consumerism finds its way into the church, where worshippers are supposedly spiritually edified, then the world itself is in trouble. "When the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?"(Psalm 11:3). Venerable, Dr. Felix Udo Anyasor provides an in-depth look into the church today, and the many terrible effects consumerism has on the individual members and church community as a whole. He provides guidance on how to overcome this proverbial tumor, to walk in love as Jesus; making sacrifices on the mortal plane to save souls now, and the afterlife.
Effective Leadership Management is about theory and practice of integrating styles, skills and character of today's chief executive officers. It is about what a leader or a manager does to bring about staff efficiency and effectiveness. A leader or a manager is effective when he or she brings about the desired results for the organization by using different approaches to the development of personal and interpersonal effectiveness of the staff by daily decision making, staffing, planning, forecasting, nurturing, coaching, directing, organizing, marketing, encouraging and controlling quality. Effective Leadership Management emphasizes leadership as the intersection of character, knowledge, skill and desire. Management supervises tasks but leadership deals with people who supervise tasks. In other words, management is doing things right, while leadership is doing the right things. Effective Leadership Management styles are achievable by using mixtures of different styles as situation arises. Each leader has to choose style(s) that suits his or her personality and that best represents the values of the organization. In all, a leader has to be transparent with all daily dealings, communicates effectively, be honest with staff members, showing an unbending integrity, at the same time be knowledgeable or skillful about the tasks at hand, and be easy to follow. When an employee is encouraged, motivated and positively appraised, his or her performance will be enhanced. This book strongly emphasizes theory Z by Dr. Ouchi in which a management or leadership style focuses on a strong company philosophy, a distinctive corporate culture, long-range staff development, and consensus decision making. When decisions and policies that relate to customers are being made by an organization, it is important to understand that others such as customers, community, staff, suppliers and stake holders opinions should be considered. This is called a holistic view approach to decision making. It is my hope that readers will find this book useful either as a church leader, school principal or university president, hospital or nursing home administrator, nurse manager or departmental head, company owners or CEO that an effective and efficient leader or manager cannot lead or manage alone by skills or knowledge, but with styles, character, personality, and by example.
Do you know the reason for your unhappiness? When attitudes toward others are based on past wounds and deception, the result cannot be good fruit. People in a state of distortion do not make wise decisions. Pride and a spirit of selfishness can have enormous consequences, actually resulting in physical illness and depression. Joy in your heart, a smile on your lips, and an attitude of forgiveness toward yourself and your offenders are vital elements in healing. The ideas of retaliation and revenge come from the Evil One who takes pleasure in destroying relationships. If Satan succeeds in stealing your joy and your peace, you may be on the road to a complete meltdown. We must resist the devil. He is the source of disorder and confusion. Condemnation is never the answer. Forgiveness is an indispensable ingredient for spiritual and emotional deliverance and is a spiritual act we can only manage by faith. Respect, care, and empathy offer hope of permanent healing.
Are you stuck in your life journey and want to move forward? Do you want to learn why you are stuck and how to get out? Come and explore the following: The whys of procrastination The secondary gains for staying in stuck The forces of darkness thwarting your destiny The spiritual paralysis binding you The ungodly mindsets entrapping you Leaving the Place Called Stuck is a book to awaken the bride of Christ out of her slumber. In this new awakening, she will be propelled into her God-given destiny.