Spiritual liberation from the occult and guru worship

A powerful and deeply moving true story detailing author Sean Patrick’s 28-year journey through the Occult and an Eastern Meditation path. Exploring his disillusionment with Catholicism, personal experiences with New Age practices, and over a decade spent following an Indian guru, Deceived culminates in a crisis of faith leading to complete spiritual transformation and a revelation applicable to all of humanity.

This book is relevant for those who are:

• Searching for spiritual experiences through Numerology, Astrology, Tarot, Runes, Palmistry, Divination, Mediums, Channelling, Past Life Regression, Ancient Wisdom Mysteries or Shamanistic Techniques.

• Trapped in the dogma and teachings of an Eastern Meditation path.

• Struggling to break free from their past Occult experiences and the accompanying addictions, relationship problems, loneliness, sickness, sleep troubles and anxieties.

• Concerned about a family member or a friend who has strayed into an esoteric path.

Deceived offers insight into the true nature of the Occult and Eastern Meditation, steps to recovery through the passage of deliverance healing, and hope for those who are searching for an intimate relationship with God.

Format: Paperback | 306 b&w pages
Dimensions: 203 x 127 x 11mm | 198g
ISBN13: 978-0-473-67804-3
Publisher: Sean Patrick
Publication Date: 2022
Publication country: New Zealand

A Handbook for Counsellors, Chaplains and Psychotherapists

A comprehensive handbook covering the major issues a counsellor, chaplain or psychotherapist might meet in the counselling room.

Counselling Issues is a practical handbook based on sound psychological principles. It provides a wealth of ideas for counselling and for structuring a series of counselling sessions.

It is particularly accessible to the inexperienced counsellor or psychotherapist who is looking for guidance on a particular topic without having to read a whole book on the subject, or read something more technical.

Basic emotional issues such as anger, shame, anxiety, stress, grief, depression, anxiety disorders, suicide risk—and behavioural issues like addiction, phobias and compulsive behaviours such as self-harm and obsessive compulsive disorder are addressed. There are chapters on relationship issues such as divorce, abuse of various kinds, dysfunctional relationships, personality disorders, adoption, blended families, and strategies for couple counselling. A biblical viewpoint is added at the end of each chapter for the Christian counsellor and pastor. There is an extensive list of about 500 references along with Internet references, providing a rich resource for further reading.

“ Professional counsellors and psychotherapists, especially those new to the field, should find this book indispensable.” ~BlueInk Review

Format: Paperback | 638 b&w pages
Dimensions: 152mm x 229mm x 21mm| 600g
ISBN13: 978-1-4797-5738-1
Publisher: Xlibris 2013, republished by Wild Side Publishing in 2023
Publication Date: 2013
Publication country: New Zealand

Christine Amies’ search for God’s purpose culminates in the birth of the Christian ministry, Restore Women’s Retreats

Are you searching for your God purpose?

This is the journey of one woman and how God shaped her life in His purpose to help others. If you have a burning desire to help humanity, and to be obedient to God’s call, this story may encourage you.

CHRISTINE AMIES (formerly Thornton, née Calame) found God in 1991. In early 2009, Christine discovered her ‘God purpose’ through running women’s retreats. This purpose embraced all of her gifts and talents, coupled with a call from God to “Come aside from the busyness, my daughters, for rest and restoration.”

And thus, Restore Women’s Retreats was born.

Restore’s purpose is to see women freed from wounding and brokenness through God’s restorative power.

Format: Paperback | 144 b&w pages with 6 pages of colour photos
Dimensions: 229 x 152 x 8.5mm | 220g
ISBN13: 978-0-473-69755-6
Publisher: Christine Amies
Publication Date: 2024
Publication country: New Zealand

Understanding the impacts of addiction - and Peter Lyndon-James detailed blueprint for holistic rehabilitation

Peter’s third book - How to Build a Rehab, offers a detailed insight into the steps he took to create a self-funded, holistic rehabilitation centre from the ground up. Utilizing 26 years of experience as a criminal, ward of the state and prisoner, Peter intimately explores the mechanics of rehabilitating a person that suffers from addiction and faces a community and institutions that rely on an earnest, but outdated approach to a problem that is only getting worse.

With his unapologetic approach, Peter deconstructs the decade long process through which he built the largest, self-funded rehab in the country. Free from the traditional mindset, the construction of the Shalom House method shows how valuable a new set of eyes can be on an old problem.

Along with anecdotes of Peter’s life as a criminal, drug dealer and prisoner, How to Build a Rehab sheds light on the inner workings of Shalom House. Peter lays out a literal manual for building a successful, inclusive and self-funded rehabilitation centre that navigates issues of debt, family dysfunction and self-discipline in the life of a resident in a holistic way. As Peter can often be heard to say;

“Methamphetamine is the evilest drug to ever hit the planet”

With the meth epidemic in Australia showing no signs of abating, Peter’s insight into an alternative approach to rehabilitation is a ‘must read’ for anyone suffering from the impacts of addiction - and certainly an important book for anyone looking for positive change in the way things have always been done.

About Peter Lyndon-James

Format: Paperback | 306 b&w pages with colour photos
Dimensions: 210 x 148 x 18mm | 400g
ISBN13: 978-0-6453367-2-6
Publisher: Peter Lyndon-James
Publication Date: 2021
Publication country: Australia

What is the call of God and how can I meaningfully connect my life to it?

Examining the lives of people who have walked in God’s call will help you answer these questions. It is a fascinating, inspiring, challenging and life-giving journey, and one that will help you better understand and engage with your own journey towards fulfilling God’s call for your life.

READER REVIEW:

DON BARRY, GATEWAY CHURCH SENIOR LEADER, HAMILTON
”It’s often been said that there are three requirements for a fulfilling life:
1) a clear sense of personal identity
2) a deep sense of life’s meaning
3) a strong sense of purpose and mission
Colin’s powerful book speaks to all three.”

Colin’s ministry website and blog: www.wolnz.org

Format: Paperback | 112 b&w pages
Dimensions: 203 x 133mm | 135g
ISBN13: 978-0-473-56104-8
Publisher: Colin Shilston in association with Wild Side Publishing
Publication Date: February 2021
Publication country: New Zealand

An in-depth study on Jesus’ sermon of the Mount - understanding the Sayings of Jesus:

And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying:

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.

Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Format: Paperback | 176 b&w pages - 2 colour pages
Dimensions: 210 x 148 x 11mm | 200g
ISBN13: 978-0-473-68427-3
Publisher: Barry Bryan
Publication Date: August 2023
Publication country: New Zealand

EVIDENCE FOR CHRISTIANITY

Many people today believe that Christianity will not stand up to a scientific or intellectual investigation, and that science has all the answers. Such an attitude shows an ignorance of the wealth of available philosophical arguments and scientific information that Dr Seber taps into in this book.

Initially, he shows that mathematics and science are limited in what they can prove in spite of modern advances. He then summarizes his material using basic questions as ten chapter headings:

Does God exist?

Is there a spiritual dimension?

Do we have free will?

Is the Bible reliable?

Who is Jesus?

Do miracles occur?

Why does God allow suffering and evil?

Is Christianity a blessing or a curse to society?

What about evolution?

How can we get to know God?

The reader may have other questions and a number are considered within each chapter, such as problems with philosophical materialism and atheism. He draws his material from many sources including statistics, physics, cosmology, genetics, philosophy, history, biochemistry, theology, psychology, archaeology, and biology. Comparatively new subjects like epigenetics, chaos theory, and quantum mechanics, that many people are not aware of, are brought into the picture. These topics change our thinking about reality.

GEORGE’S TALK ON ‘GENESIS AND EVOLUTION’ HERE

Format: Paperback | 400 b&w pages
Dimensions: 152mm x 229mm x 21mm| 545g
ISBN13: 978-1-4982-8919-1
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Publication Date: March 2016
Publication country: New Zealand

A compilation for personal discovery on the life and calling of Elisha

Discover the love and mercy shown by a loving God who searches for his lost children while still in their sinful condition and considers them worthy to be his children.

Format: Paperback | 120 b&w pages
Dimensions: 210 x 148 x 11mm | 160g
ISBN13: 978-0-473-58456-6
Publisher: Barry Bryan
Publication Date: 2022
Publication country: New Zealand

Breaking free from the spirit of fear and finding healing from trauma.

The first step in overcoming trauma is to understand that trauma has a spiritual source, regardless of how we deal with it emotionally or physically. The author experienced much trauma through violent abuse and shares her experience of how she was healed — and major scriptural keys to being set free from trauma, PTSD and fear.

Norm McLeod, Pastor, House of Breakthrough Gisborne:

Some books are written about overcoming trauma by people who have never experienced it. They lack the ability to emphasise and can only give an academic opinion. Adele has not only experienced trauma, she has learnt keys to overcome it. This is evidenced through her strong faith in Christ and her sense of identity and confidence in who she is. The scars of trauma from the past do not define the woman she is today. I know Adele personally and I have seen how she has turned the stumbling blocks of the past into stepping stones to a better future. Not only has she found freedom through trauma, but her life example is helping many women to also rise above trauma in their lives.

This book shares real life keys of how through faith in God, and belief in yourself, you can rise above trauma and grief and start a new chapter in your life.ˮ

Format: Paperback | 166 b&w pages
Dimensions: 233 x 178 x 10mm | 340g
ISBN13: 978-0-473-66440-4
Publisher: Adele Keefe
Publication Date: Feb 2023
Publication country: New Zealand

What is it like to stand alone... against opposition, prejudice and misunderstanding?

Darrell was an early witness to the baptism in the Holy Spirit—particularly in the Methodist church in New Zealand. He knew what it was like to stand against prejudice, tradition and church hierarchy.

Dare to be a Daniel is his account of an ever-deepening walk with God, and what it means to be ‘filled with the Spirit.’ This book will appeal to those of every denomination.through the passage of deliverance healing, and hope for those who are searching for an intimate relationship with God.

Being a Pentecostal Methodist has never been easy and there have been times of struggle, misunderstanding and discrimination — and even rejection. But right from the start I determined to ‘be a true witness for my Lord.’ May God bless and encourage you as you read.” – Darrell Curtis

Reader reviews:

“The author’s amazing journey, particularly his involvement in so many ‘streams’ of the Church, has given him a unique perspective from which to speak up and speak out. We are all part of ONE Body. We all need each other. We all need to humble ourselves and repent of any strongholds of pride, independence, and unbelief. Especially we all need more of the Holy Spirit, enabling us to be living letters of God’s love and power to those around us. We all need the faith and courage that the Spirit brings to follow through on the promises of the Bible, with a preparedness to come into line with its clear teaching and instructions.” – Frank Rigg, Pastor and author

Format: Paperback | 112 pages with 8 pages of colour photos
Dimensions: 229(w) x 152(h) x 7.5mm(s) | 140g
ISBN13: 978-0-473-68797-7

Publisher: Darrell Royce Curtis
Publication Date: 2023
Publication country: New Zealand

The answer to tackling drug addiction and seeing change

Peter Lyndon-James is the founder of Australia’s largest faith-based rehabilitation centre, Shalom House.

“In our community and nation we have an epidemic on our hands. There’s a unique drug on the streets now that’s destroying our families at a rate like no drug has ever done before. Meth not only binds a person up in addiction, but it changes them. The way they speak, the way they act and the way they treat those around them.” -Peter Lyndon-James

Tough Love is designed to equip your readers and their families on how to successfully handle a person on drugs. While primarily focused on meth, the principles in Tough Love apply across the board for all forms of addiction, helping you on what to do and how to handle the challenges ahead.

About Peter Lyndon-James

Format: Paperback | 250 b&w pages
Dimensions: 210 x 148 x 15mm | 343g
ISBN13: 978-0-646-96670-0
Publisher: Peter Lyndon-James
Publication Date: 2016
Publication country: Australia

A summary of the parables of Jesus revealing the treasures hidden within and illuminating the pathway ahead.

Format: Paperback | 68 b&w pages
Dimensions: 210 x 148 x 11mm | 130g
ISBN13: 978-0-473-58384-2
Publisher: Barry Bryan
Publication Date: 2021
Publication country: New Zealand

A summary of the parables of Jesus revealing the treasures hidden within and illuminating the pathway ahead.

Format: Paperback | 68 b&w pages
Dimensions: 210 x 148 x 11mm | 130g
ISBN13: 978-0-473-58384-2
Publisher: Barry Bryan
Publication Date: 2021
Publication country: New Zealand

Kingdom business: transforming businesses into expressions of God’s Kingdom.

The invitation of Jesus is reissued to entrepreneurs: align your business with the Kingdom of God. It’s a gentle wooing by God’s Spirit. An invitation so attractive and outrageous that you’re drawn beautifully into His realm of possibilities. Where God Himself takes the lead as CEO of your business, powerfully renovating it into what He knows it can be.

Peter Lawry (recognised by peers as one of the top SME Business Strategists and improvement specialists in New Zealand) has lived it, and proved God’s faithfulness. So have the many Christian business women and men he’s interviewed. This book tells their stories; and shares how your business can undergo awe-inspiring transformation too.

Reading When Jesus Calls is a profoundly life-changing journey. Peter doesn’t peddle unrealistic promises. He shares clear Biblical truth, and life in the Spirit for business, in such an easy-to-grasp way — through stories.

Format: Paperback | 232 b&w pages
Dimensions: 217 x 140 x 15mm | 353g
ISBN13: 978-0-473-60831-6
Publisher: Peter Lawry
Publication Date: 2021
Publication country: New Zealand

Discovering Truth and Freedom in Relationships

With more than sixty years of attending Christian churches, I’ve never heard a sermon devoted entirely to conflict. We tend to embrace what is comfortable, staying clear of anything perceived as unpleasant. As a result, we hinder our growth in Christ-likeness.

Some Christ-followers may believe a conflict is a no-go place. That was me before I allowed the Lord to heal me through His Living Word and supportive counsel from others.

As Christians, we should be setting the example on how we disagree, dispute and duel—including within the walls of the church. When conflict occurs, people have an opportunity to grow in their relational understanding and perspective.

From cover to cover, the Bible addresses conflict. Jesus never shied away from a dispute. We need to know God’s standpoint so we can take the right action for our relationship challenges.

Embracing Conflict provides a roadmap to laying down unhealthy ways of thinking and behaving to bring freedom and healing to our lives and relationships.

“I have yearned to learn how to shoulder conflict more effectively. This book gave me that insight”, Andrea Logan

“This book is for such a time as this”, Sandee Everett, Elijah House NZ

Format: Paperback | 320 b&w pages
Dimensions: 203 x 133 x 19.5mm | 426g
ISBN13: 978-0-473-62007-3
Publisher: Shirley Cunliffe
Publication Date: March 2022
Publication country: New Zealand

The sequel to ‘Tough Love’ by Peter Lyndon-James

Peter entered adulthood as a volatile, violent man intent on a destructive path that would lead him and his wife Amanda on a nomadic crime-spree across Australia, barely a step ahead of the law. Despite the dark world he inhabited, a series of inexplicable incidents opened Peter’s heart to something that would ultimately lead him to become one of Australia’s most effective healers of men and families broken by life-controlling addiction. As founder and CEO of Australia’s largest and strictest rehab, Peter’s life has transformed beyond recognition, in effect changing the lives of countless others as he continues his quest to serve a greater purpose.

REVIEWS:

“When reading Driven by Pain, Changed by Grace, I was blown away by Peter’s honesty and openness and I hope that many more leaders in our world would follow his remarkable example.” -Justin Langer, Head Coach, Australian Men’s Cricket Team

About Peter Lyndon-James

Format: Paperback | 284 b&w pages with colour photos
Dimensions: 210 x 148 x 15mm | 388g
ISBN13: 978-0-646-81452-0
Publisher: Peter Lyndon-James
Publication Date: 2021
Publication country: Australia

One man’s search to experience the living God and find his purpose for life.

John grew up in a leading family in Wellington and was blessed with every opportunity educationally and socially in life... but he just knew there must be something more! He searched to find and experience the Living God. At a Pentecostal meeting in Christchurch he experienced the Holy Spirit and realised that Jesus was alive. Soon after, he met Daphne at a little early morning charismatic prayer meeting. This led on to a life of ministry and miracles in many settings where they have proved God’s faithfulness through every opportunity and every trial. They want you to be blessed as you read this book of testimonies. John is now retired but still runs Healing Rooms at the Wellington Cathedral on Friday afternoons.

Michael Harper, a leader in the Charismatic Renewal of the 1960s and 70s said, “Find out what God is doing in your time-and get involved in it.”

“This I have sought to do since those days, and this book is my witness to the adventures I have had and I trust to have all the days I have left to live. Last Pentecost I felt to preach, ‘Don’t retire, refire!’ This is my aim for the rest of my life. My hope is that as you read this book of fifty years of my testimonies you will seek after and find the goodness of God, as I have.” –John Daysh

READER REVIEW
“Through high points and deep challenges, John’s faith in the risen Christ and his experience of the Holy Spirit has led him on a lifetime of adventures, to the extent that few would imagine. God actively at work is the testimony John brings in this book. He expresses a vital witness to the loving and compassionate God who embraces his people and calls us to share the Christian life.” –Dr Raymond Muller

Format: Paperback | 132 b&w pages
Dimensions: 203 x 133 x 8.5mm | 183g
ISBN13: 978-0-473-62980-9
Publisher: John Daysh
Publication Date: August 2022
Publication country: New Zealand

Ko te kupu o te Atua ko te manaakitanga ko te āwhina mō tētahi tangata, mahi rānei.

Inā ka whakapono tātou, ka whakaara I te mana o te Atua ki te tīni I te tangata (a tātou hoki), tētahi mahi, mai i tō rātou wāhi inaianei ki te wāhi e hiahia ana te Atua kia haere ai koe.

Kei ia Karaitiana te mana ki te manaaki i tētahi atu ki te huri i tō rātou ao i roto i te ingoa o te Atua. He mana nui te mana o te manaakitanga. Ko te wairua me te mahi o te Atua, ka puta ai te harikoa, te āiotanga, me ngā hua maha, ā, te whai oranga tonutanga, te angitū me te manaaki hoki i te tangata.

I roto i tēnei pukapuka iti, ka kitea e koe ngā āhuatanga o te manaakitanga, kātahi ka ako koe ki te manaaki i ētahi atu ka kanga, ka tūkino i a koe, koutou ko tō whānau, tō hoa Rangatira, āu tamariki, tō kāinga, tō wāhi mahi, tō whenua taurikura, tō hapori, ā, tae noa atu ki te Atua anō hoki.

Māu anō e whakaora i tō ao.

Richard’s website and blog: richardbrunton.co.nz and richardbruntonministries.org

Format: Paperback | 84 b&w pages
Dimensions: 105 x 148 x 12mm | 140g
ISBN13: 978-0-473-63241-0
Publisher: Richard Brunton
Publication Date: 2022
Publication country: New Zealand

FROM ANGRY REBELLION, TO WARRIOR WOMAN

Discover how you can trust in an amazing God in the incredible memoir of the Ministry Leader of Youth With A Mission (YWAM) Zion, Beryl Henwood. Battle Cry is the remarkable true story of one of New Zealand’s most courageous women.

Beryl has lived through more trials than most, including a difficult childhood, racism (she is half-Rotuman), a teenage abortion and the adoption of her firstborn-and has been widowed twice. But through all these trials she has come forth shining as gold. Beryl has been investing in the lives of our young people for over 40 years and serving at YWAM for over 20 years ministering to young people and equipping them to love and serve others. She has a wealth of wisdom and experience to share in this memoir of which does not fail to encourage and inspire.

READER REVIEW
“Hard to put down—this miraculous account of the restoration of a heart broken by rejection, the pain of giving up a child to adoption, the turmoil of a troubled marriage, the guilt of abortion and the shattering of Beryl’s world when her husband Ken is tragically killed. A passionate missionary, intercessor, evangelist, teacher, YWAM Zion Ministry Leader, and pro-life advocate, Beryl’s refreshing transparency, courage and determined faith will inspire you to face the deep challenges this life brings.” -Wayne Peat

Beryl’s website and blog: berylhenwood.co.nz

Format: Paperback | 152 b&w pages
Dimensions: 148 x 210 x 10mm | 145g
ISBN13: 978-0-473-41209-8
Publisher: Beryl Henwood in association with Wild Side Publishing
Publication Date: May 2017
Publication country: New Zealand

A shocking true story of abuse, gender confusion... and hope.

“God was convicting me to forgive him. Right there. Right then. I was so conflicted and tormented. I was a heart divided. I was once again in the middle of where love and hate collided... We need to nurture the lost, the hurting, the messy, the escapees, the hard, the runners, the dejected, the used and the abused, the used up, the forgotten, the never-loved, the invisible, and the nothings. We need to nurture them on the journey from outcasts to overcomers... I believe that writing this book has helped to heal my heart, and who knows; maybe you will find some healing in it too.” –Carmel Hickling, author A Heart Divided

“It is raw, it is challenging, it is distressing at times, but it is also full of hope, it is powerful—and it is straight from the heart..” –Bob McCoskrie, National Director, Family First NZ

“In this current environment of fear, panic and anxiety, suicide, and the spirit of Death and Hell clashing with God’s message of hope, this book is a tool that points towards God’s power over death.” –Vania Lamont, Baylys Beach

Format: Paperback | 102 pages
Dimensions: 133(w) x 203(h) x 6mm(s) | 140g
ISBN13: 978-0-473-56764-4

Publisher: Carmel Hickling with Wild Side Publishing
Publication Date: April 2021
Publication country: New Zealand