Many good forms of practical advice. The author strongly objects to modern psychiatric concepts and finds all material necessary for counseling in God's Word. While I have general agreement in most forms of the practical work, I take strong objection to the Calvinism of the author. All my objections stem from this theological viewpoint and its constant intrusion in the work, portrayed as Gospel truth. ( )

Adams careful instruction thoroughly connects the counseling situation to the truths that are to be believed and yielded to. Adams is a master teacher, so his writing is filled with secondary sidebars, that prove quite fruitful as he lectures his way through the book. Transactional forgiveness became key for me in my own understanding of sin and repentance. Adams was helpful and trustworthy as a theologian and counselor providing useful examples of change and repentance.