Getting off the Emotional Roller Coaster : Freedom from Life's Ups and Downs

by Phillips, Bob

• ISBN13: 9780736912679
• ISBN10: 0736912673
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-01-01
• Publisher: Harvest House Pub

Summary

Rose had a wonderful husband, three great kids, and a beautiful home. Still, contentment eluded her. Brian worked hard for 23 years for one company but was replaced by someone younger. Now his anger is starting to get the best of him. Circumstances change with dizzying speed, but your emotions don't have to. Now you can learn how to maintain joy and peace through the ups and downs of life. Shift your attitude away from the negative and toward the positive with key scriptural principles that you can apply to your life every day. You'll find questions and worksheets to help you evaluate your situation, Scriptures to inspire and motivate you, and daily readings to encourage you. This realistic and practical guide steers clear of easy answers and quick fixes. It will show you how to find hope and peace in every circumstance. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Bob Phillips, Ph.D., is a licensed family counselor in California and also serves as director-at-large for Hume Lake Christian Camps

Table of Contents

Before You Begin Your Journey	7	(4)
What Is Going On?	11	(10)
How Do You Feel About It?	21	(12)
Do You Want to Change?	33	(12)
People Only Change When They Hurt Enough	45	(16)
Making Peace with Pain Is the Way to Healing	61	(10)
Being Honest Is the Starting Place for Growth	71	(18)
Dealing with Anger Changes Your Thinking	89	(18)
Forgiveness Can Become the Road to Health	107	(14)
Giving to Others Makes Us Mature	121	(10)
Finding Our Purpose Gives Us Motivation	131	(18)
Designing and Implementing Your 42-Day Plan	149	(12)
Daily Thoughts for Your Journey	161	(46)
12 Steps for Christian Living	207	(2)
Help from the Bible	209	(6)
Jesus Will Help You!	215