The Journal of Biblical Counseling edited by a very wise man, Dr. David Powlison.
The current issue came in the mail yesterday, and I'm devouring it already. It's all about anger: yours, mine, and ours.
In the first article, Dr. P boils anger down to this: "I'm against that." What a remarkable definition--remarkable for its insight, brevity, and clarity.
As in everything, some articles are worth more than others, but it is a generally excellent resource each and every time.
This issue ends with a book review of my friend Robert D. Jones' book Uprooting Anger: Biblical Help for a Common Problem. I've written a review of that book myself, slated for the Spring 2007 issue of EFCA Today. After it comes out, I'll "reprint it here."
An excerpt from my review: "Uprooting Anger covers a lot of ground. Not only does Jones provide a biblical definition of anger, a diagnostic for gauging the righteousness of anger and a detailed roadmap to change, but he also delves into specific problems with anger—such as anger against God and anger directed at yourself. A whole chapter is also devoted to helping others deal with their anger. This is a body-life book, practical theology at its best."
The current issue came in the mail yesterday, and I'm devouring it already. It's all about anger: yours, mine, and ours.
In the first article, Dr. P boils anger down to this: "I'm against that." What a remarkable definition--remarkable for its insight, brevity, and clarity.
As in everything, some articles are worth more than others, but it is a generally excellent resource each and every time.
This issue ends with a book review of my friend Robert D. Jones' book Uprooting Anger: Biblical Help for a Common Problem. I've written a review of that book myself, slated for the Spring 2007 issue of EFCA Today. After it comes out, I'll "reprint it here."
An excerpt from my review: "Uprooting Anger covers a lot of ground. Not only does Jones provide a biblical definition of anger, a diagnostic for gauging the righteousness of anger and a detailed roadmap to change, but he also delves into specific problems with anger—such as anger against God and anger directed at yourself. A whole chapter is also devoted to helping others deal with their anger. This is a body-life book, practical theology at its best."
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