I have just finished Wayne Mack’s Anger & Stress Management God’s Way. It is what I have come to expect from the heart and pen of Dr. Mack: pure principles form the pages of Scripture, written in pure, pithy, prose that are pastorally and powerfully applied to people in their providential problems. Read it. Use it. Give it away to everyone who faces stress, which is to say, everyone this side of heaven! -- George C. Scipione, Director of the Biblical Counseling Institute, Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Pittsburgh
I deeply appreciate the “biblical balance” that Dr. Mack conveys throughout Anger and Stress Management God’s Way. Emotions (including anger) are not seen as automatically evil, but as one aspect of our creation in the image of God—this is biblical balance. As Dr. Mack develops his perspective on each topic he erects a firm foundation of biblical truth and relates those truths relevantly to daily life—this is biblical balance. Perhaps most importantly, what Dr. Mack writes about he lives out in his relationships—this is biblical balance. -- Bob Kellemen, Chair of the Biblical Counseling Department, Crossroads Bible College, Indianapolis; Author, Gospel-Centered Counseling
Anger and Stress Management God’s Way is truly what it says it is — God’s way. It is a compelling read and so very biblically practical. This book gives so much hope for true, God-honoring change. I will certainly use it in my counseling ministry, and I thank God for Wayne Mack. He is a gift to the biblical counseling world. -- Martha Peace, Biblical Counselor; Author, The Excellent Wife
How refreshing to have these very common issues of anger and stress covered so thoroughly and biblically! Dr. Mack uses Scripture to cut to the core and provide real solutions often in contrast to the empty 'solutions' so popular in the world and the church. Dr. Mack has provided a valuable resource for both pastors and their churches. -- Bruce Blakey, Pastor, Believers Fellowship, San Antonio
The strength of this book is its utter dependence upon Scripture. For those who struggle with anger and those who labor to help, this volume is a must-read. Every biblical counselor should own a copy and have it at the ready. -- Daniel Kirk, Pastor, Calvary Bible Church, Fort Worth; Director of Calvary Biblical Counseling Ministries
Anger and Stress Management is theologically sound and efficiently practical. The illustrations, insights, and anecdotes come together in such a way to lead the reader to not understand the issues of anger and stress and to overcome these issues in a way that is glorifying to God and edifying to the reader. Great book! -- Nicolas Ellen, Professor of Biblical Counseling, College of Biblical Studies, Houston
Biblically thorough, practical and warm - like unusually careful & concerned physician, Dr. Mack has set about to thoroughly diagnose and treat the often ignored twin maladies that afflict so many. With the heart of a gentle pastor, Dr. Mack has drawn from decades of counseling experience to provide biblical, historical, and personal examples of proper handling of that which provokes us. But far from a book of anecdotes, these examples are used in service of a thorough diagnosis and plan for proactively responding to one’s own stress and anger. In a way that clarifies, convicts, and instructs, this book is immensely practical with immediate “homework” for becoming a James 1 “doer of the Word,” Dr. Mack has not only provided a manual for progressing in holiness, but also a training manual for those counseling others - whether in the pastor’s study or a friend over coffee. Key features of this work are the emphasis on the most pertinent biblical passages, helpful cautions on the use of righteous anger, and exposing the popular mishandling of stress/anger via such things as “venting”and “transference.” My new “go to” resource and recommendation for providing perspective in dealing with our everyday troubles. I rejoice in Dr. Mack sharing his wisdom with us all. -- Ted Johnson, Pastor, Bible Church of Owasso, Oklahoma
Who hasn't been angry or stressed at some moment in his or her life? Some are chronically that way. More than once, adults have confessed to me that anger was the most characteristic attitude of a mother or father and that failure to resolve things spiritually brought many additional difficulties into the home. Before this internal tornado causes more damage, read what experienced biblical counselor Wayne Mack has to say in this book. Take a biblical look at your problem and at the practical plan the Lord has to liberate you from wrong patterns and attitudes. -- Jim Elliff, President, Christian Communicators Worldwide
Are you tired of living with your uncontrolled anger? Are you usually stressed to the point of losing control? There is hope! In this well-written book, Dr. Wayne Mack expertly guides us in a thoroughly biblical way of defeating sinful anger as a response to stress in our lives. This engaging book also provides helpful discussion questions within each chapter. As a Christian, I have been blessed by Dr. Mack's careful treatment of the Word. As a pastor and certified biblical counselor, I regularly use Dr. Mack's works, and this newest book will be added to the list! Pour yourself a tall glass of orange juice and be prepared to be encouraged in biblically responding to life's stresses! -- Glenn Dunn, Pastor/Teacher, Cornerstone Bible Fellowship, North Ridgeville, Ohio; Director, Biblical Counseling Institute
Daily we face people who are either stressed or angry or both. All too often, they are the faces in our mirrors. Here is an immensely practical book, well written and easy to read, which you will find personally beneficial and a useful tool in helping others. Dr Mack deals with these issues biblically, in a manner that demonstrates the sufficiency of the scriptures and provides a truly helpful alternative to the world's unhelpful "take a chill pill". -- Peter Sammons, Pastor, Germiston Baptist Church (member of Sola 5), Johannesburg, South Africa
