Help! I’m Bitter

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Life is too short to live in bitterness. Bitterness takes you down destructive paths, poisons relationships, and makes you miserable. If you are struggling with bitter thoughts, God can set you free! In this mini-book, Ernie Baker shares the story of his own bitterness, pointing you to the forgiveness he found in Jesus. Only by understanding the forgiveness we have been given can we truly forgive those who have hurt us.

Bitterness is the poisonous pill we swallow hoping it will kill someone else. Bitterness was certainly poisoning me. But the Lord did not leave me in this condition. He liberated me from my bitterness. To do so, my relationship with my heavenly Father had to be addressed first...

Resources

Help! I’m Bitter Journal

Record impacting statements and write out your answers to the Questions for Reflection at the end of each chapter.

My Tree (Bitterness)

Use this simple discipleship tool to get to the heart of your struggle with bitterness.

A Renewed Mind About Bitterness

This resource guides you through practicing the Ephesians 4 "Put Off, Renew, Put On" process with the way we think about our bitterness.

Mapping Bitterness

God's Word invites us to observe and learn from others who struggled with bitterness. Map their journey of bitterness and where it led them. Learn how you can find the way out of your bitterness.

Meditating on the Gospel

Meditating on our hurts, losses, and disappointment feeds our bitterness. This study invites you to kill that bitterness by using that same skill of meditation to focus on the goodness of God in the gospel.

What Does My Heart Treasure?

Use this study to let the Lord show you what is motivating your heart using the principles found in Matt 12:34-35.

Evidences of Saving Faith

While struggling with bitterness toward someone doesn't necessarily mean you aren't in Christ, it may cause you to pause and consider why the love of God isn't being demonstrated in your life. Use this study of 1 John to see the evidences God's provides of genuine saving faith.

The teen years are pivotal years in which young people seek to clarify their identity and determine the convictions, goals, and truths that will shape their lives. Addressing a range of topics that relate directly to the challenges they are facing, the LifeLine for Teens mini-books provide biblical wisdom to shepherd the hearts of teens. Simple, without being shallow. Succinct, yet full of truth—pointing teens to biblical hope and gospel encouragements. While teens are the target, these mini-books also prove helpful for anyone who desires to understand and minister more effectively to the next generation.

— Dr. Tedd Tripp

The LifeLine mini-books have a long history of biblical faithfulness while clearly explaining how the Scriptures apply to life’s struggles. It is wonderful that this series is now expanding to address issues that teens face. We all know that the issues being faced by today’s teens, their parents and disciplers are very challenging. I’m thankful that these booklets will address the current issues not only with biblical faithfulness but clear biblical, practical application.

— Dr. Ernie Baker

About the Author

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Ernie Baker

Ernie Baker (M.Div., D.Min.) is chairman of the Master of Arts and online undergraduate degrees in Biblical Counseling at The Master’s University. Active in pastoral ministry for over 40 years, Ernie also serves with Biblical Counseling Ministries Worldwide and as a Fellow with ACBC. He is the author of many biblical counseling resources, including Marry Wisely, Marry Well.

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Publication date:

June 1, 2026

Pages: 48

ISBN: 978-1-63342-411-1

“Unlike the many counseling resources we can find for adults, there are few directly relatable to teens and the issues they face. These mini-books bring the Scriptures to bear in a relevant way for both teens and those ministering to them.”
– Dr. Stuart Scott