The Annual Guide to Biblical Counseling Resources 

Today’s post is an excerpt from a 115-page PDF with an annotated list of nearly 500 biblical counseling resources, organized by topic:

The Annual Guide to Biblical Counseling Resources: Truth for Life, 2018 Edition

Almost every week someone emails me, sends me a text, posts to me on Facebook, leaves me a Twitter private message, or asks me in person:

“Bob, could you recommend a couple of counseling resources for __________?” 

With The Annual Guide to Biblical Counseling Resources, I’ve finally carved out the time to produce a comprehensive answer to that important question. You can receive a PDF copy in your in-box for just $5.00 by clicking here. Or, visit this shortened link: http://bit.ly/RPMbcGuide.

Today’s post provides links and a brief summary description for 8 Biblical Counseling Resources on Anger.

Anger: 4 Biblical Counseling Booklets on Anger 

Anger: Escaping the Maze, by David Powlison

Anger. We all experience it, some more than others. When is it righteous and when is it not? How can we control our anger and not get caught in a maze of rage?

Controlling Anger: Responding Constructively When Life Goes Wrong, by David Powlison

What makes you angry? Sometimes it’s small things: traffic jams, a waiter’s mistake, or a friend’s inattention. And sometimes it’s big things: betrayal, injustice, meanness, violence, oppression, selfishness, and lying. How do you deal with your anger? 

Angry at God? Bring Him Your Doubts and Questions, by Robert Jones

Do we grin and bear our suffering or rashly vent to God? Robert Jones shows that we should humbly bring our doubts and questions to God.

Anger, Anxiety, and Fear: A Biblical Perspective, by Stuart Scott

Anger, Anxiety, and Fear is a mini-booklet from Stuart Scott that provides biblical thinking and living for those dealing with the emotions of anger, anxiety, and fear.

Anger: 4 Biblical Counseling Books on Anger 

Good and Angry: Redeeming Anger, Irritation, Complaining, and Bitterness, by David Powlison

Good and Angry from David Powlison contends that anger is more than a problem to solve. Anger is our complex human response to things we perceive as wrong in a complex world, thus we must learn how to fruitfully and honestly deal with it. Powlison undertakes an in-depth exploration of the roots of anger by looking in a surprising place: God’s own anger.               

A Small Book About a Big Problem: Meditations on Anger, Patience, and Peace, by Ed Welch

If you have just gotten irritated for the umpteenth time today, you might wonder if change is possible. Can anyone grow in patience and peace? Yes. But you need a plan. Biblical counselor Ed Welch invites readers to take a 50-day journey that unpacks anger and encourages readers to become more skillful at responding with patience to life’s difficulties. Along the way, readers will be introduced to Jesus, the Prince of Peace, the only one who can empower His people to grow in patience, peace, and wholeness.

Uprooting Anger: Biblical Help for a Common Problem, by Robert Jones

Is uprooting sinful anger a realistic goal? Can it happen? God’s answer in the Bible is “Yes!” Whether you tend to simmer or strike out, whether you implode or explode, there is biblical help for you. Robert Jones shows us how to effect godly change in our lives in this practical, Christ-centered resource.

Anger & Stress Management God’s Way, by Wayne Mack

Anger and stress may be commonplace, but they are still destroyers that will cause devastating harm if left unchecked. By God’s grace, however, no one needs to be overcome by ungodly anger or stress. Experienced biblical counselor, Wayne Mack, shows how to apply God’s Word to finding true and authoritative help, explaining principles that can be adopted for lasting positive change. Includes study questions and evaluation materials.

Coming Next 

Look for our next resource post, 7 Biblical Counseling Resources on Anxiety.

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