This book changed my mind and heart in so many ways. Won't go into details except to say that if you have deep seeded emotional issues this books helps to unearth and heal you. ( )

With a missionary and pastoral background, Dr. David A. Seamands, now a retired seminary professor, outlines many important points underlying issues such as guilt, low self-esteem, perfectionism and depression. He guides his readers with biblical principles and his many years of experience in counseling. Being a born-again again Christian does not immune us from having to deal with the aftermath of many years of life situations, Seamands says, but there is hope in Jesus and things to be thankful. The concluding chapter is entitled "healed helpers" -- once we are healed from our own damaged emotions, we are to help others who go through "messy" life as well. What an encouragement!

This book not only includes the full text of Seamands original book but also questions and inventory in a workbook format. It can be used as a 13-week group study. ( )