Spiritual Wisdom for a Happier Life: How Your 8 Key Emotions Can Work for You - Softcover

Baker, Mark W. PhD

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0800728823 ISBN 13: 9780800728823

Publisher: Revell, 2017

Synopsis

There are eight basic human emotions that all people experience--hurt, guilt/shame, anger, anxiety, sorrow, fear, happiness, and love. We might believe we make sense of our lives by thinking through our experiences, but neuroscience shows that the part of our brains that processes emotions is many times faster than the part where logic and reason hold sway. It's the way God created us, but if we do not develop wisdom for handling our feelings, we may find that our emotions continue to get the best of us.

Thankfully, the Bible is full of guidance about our emotions. With keen insight into human psychology and a gift for drawing wisdom for life from Scripture, Dr. Mark Baker shows readers how they can find comfort and promote emotional health in their lives. Anyone experiencing distress in their relationships or struggling with overwhelming emotions or even traumatic events will find clear biblical help and healing, leading them to a happier, more fulfilled life.

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From the Back Cover:

Spiritual guidance for a happier, more fulfilled life

Have you been hurt by someone and want to learn to trust again? Do you need help with your sadness or anger? Are you looking for relief from shame, anxiety, or fear? Do you desire the true happiness and love that come with emotional healing? Christian psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Mark Baker shows how to handle eight basic human emotions in order to heal from emotional pain--and discover the bright future God has in store for you. Spiritual Wisdom for a Happier Life is the same compassionate advice he shares with his clients, allowing you to reap the benefits of expert counseling from the comfort of your own home.

"Mark brilliantly blends insightful understanding with real-world challenges, equipping us with tools and strategies to bring daily happiness into reach."--Carmen Renee Berry, New York Times bestselling author

"With theological and psychological sophistication that remains accessible to all readers, Baker describes the eight human emotions, their causes, impacts, most common problems, and the healthiest ways to engage them."--Brad D. Strawn, PhD, professor of the integration of psychology and theology, Fuller Theological Seminary

"Dr. Baker gently tells us the truth about ourselves: we may not be able to change our circumstances, but we can choose how we will live--and even thrive--within the midst of them."--Rev. Dr. Scott Weimer, senior pastor, North Avenue Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, GA

"This wise, practical, and helpful book is rich with stories and examples that illustrate how to heal and grow from pain and disappointment."--Winston E. Gooden, dean emeritus, the Graduate School of Psychology, Fuller Theological Seminary
Mark W. Baker, PhD, has been a clinical psychologist for more than twenty-five years. The author of the bestselling Jesus--The Greatest Therapist Who Ever Lived, Dr. Baker holds advanced degrees in both theology and clinical psychology and is executive director of the La Vie Counseling Centers in Pasadena. He is also a frequent speaker on Christian radio and at churches in the Los Angeles area.

About the Author:

Mark W. Baker, PhD, has been a clinical psychologist for more than 25 years. The author of the bestselling Jesus--The Greatest Therapist Who Ever Lived, Dr. Baker holds advanced degrees in both theology and clinical psychology, is executive director of the La Vie Counseling Centers in Pasadena, and has a private practice in Santa Monica, California. He is also a frequent speaker on Christian radio and at churches in the Los Angeles area.

About this edition

• Publisher: Revell
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0800728823
• ISBN 13: 9780800728823
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 400