Healing for Damaged Emotions (David Seamands Series) [Paperback]

David A. Seamands (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 4, 1991 | Series: David Seamands Series

Whether through our own fallen temperament, willful disobedience, or as victims of the hurtful actions of others, many of us struggle with crippling emotions, among them perfectionism, depression, and low self-worth. The pain of such emotions is often present with us even though the incidents and relationships that caused the hurt may be long past.

Healing for Damaged Emotions, first published in 1981 and since translated into over 15 languages, has helped over a million readers worldwide deal honestly and successfully with their inner hurts. Through the realistic, scriptural approach that Dr. David Seamands brings to this deeply personal subject, you too can find healing--and then become an agent of healing for other strugglers.

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About the Author

David A. Seamands is the best-selling author of such books as If Only, Putting Away Childish Things, and Healing Meditations for Life. Former missionary and pastor and currently professor emeritus at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. He and his wife Helen now make their home in Nokomis, Florida.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: David C. Cook; New edition (September 4, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0896939383
• ISBN-13: 978-0896939387
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,363 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #6 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Ministry & Church Leadership > Pastoral Counseling
  • #36 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Mental Health > Emotions
  • #65 in Books > Self-Help > Spiritual

More About the Author

David A. Seamands is the best-selling author of books such as Healing for Damaged Emotions, Putting Away Childish Things, If Only, Freedom from the Performance Trap, and Healing Meditations for Life. A former missionary and pastor, Dr. Seamands is now Professor Emeritus of Pastoral Ministries and Counselor in Residence at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky.

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48 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Should Be in Every Pastor's Library, December 21, 2003

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This review is from: Healing for Damaged Emotions (David Seamands Series) (Paperback)

This book has become a classic, and with good reason. Some books on emotional stuggles are written as if we human beings do not have a spiritual side. Other books are written as if the proper prescription for all emotional struggles is, "Take two Bible verses and call me in the morning." Some are written from such a deep clinical perspective that they are actually worse than useless to the layperson. This book is not like that.

If you, or someone you know, struggles with depression, this book is worth considering.
If you, or someone you know, holds onto pains from the past and nurses them to the point of ill-health, this book is worth considering.
If you are a professional counselor and don't have much experience with "Christian counseling", this book is worth considering.
If you are a pastor or other religious professional, but don't have much experience with counseling from a clinical perspective, this book is worth considering.

Actually, this book is so well written, that if you are breathing and have the ability to read this review, this book is worth considering. It should be in every personal library. You never know when you will be confronted with someone who needs your friendship and care.

43 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars DON'T RUN........SPRINT AND GO GET THIS BOOK!, April 26, 2000

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"angalique30" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Healing for Damaged Emotions (David Seamands Series) (Paperback)

The way I came about this book was my church home pastor is doing a bible study series based on this book.Little did I know that the Lord would use this book(as well as His living Word) to destroy yokes and just annihilate strongholds in my life.Dr. Seamands is straight forward with his language,uses the bible , and also human examples to make his points flesh for the reader.Many times I had to put this book down because it was just so deep and I saw myself in a lot of the pages.As christians we have been told the false doctrine that if we are depressed or lacking in self-esteem that something is wrong with us and that we are not true christians.Well this book dispels these myths and outright lies and gives biblical proof that prophets too had emotional crisis at given times. This book gives you simple,helpful and Godly steps to rising above the enemy's tactics to keep you in a pity party with yourself and is not afraid to say to the saints that you can love the Lord with all of your soul and still want to die.It gives a way for us to work out our problems ,issues and just gives a lot of insight. This is the book that simply(along with the Word)changed me and my desire to just live life in Christ. What a blessing this book has been to me.

38 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Except for the Bible, this is the best book I have ever read, September 16, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Healing for Damaged Emotions (David Seamands Series) (Paperback)

God has used this book to wipe away the confusion and frustration that I have endured over many, many years. This book has given me understanding and God has set me free. I can now forgive others and ESPECIALLY myself! I now know the difference between bad theology and true Christian maturity.

If you hate yourself or are muddling through the muck and mire of depression, then let David Seamands show you your TRUE self and the TRUTH about the unconditional love that God has for you.