Quick Scripture Reference for Counseling [Spiral-bound]

John G. Kruis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2001

Be more effective at helping others when you're equipped with this handy Scripture reference book. Selections from the NIV are arranged under alphabetical topics such as anxiety, communication, divorce, fear, forgiveness of sins, marriage, priorities, sex life, training children, and much more! Great for one-on-one counseling and sermon preparation too.

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About the Author

John Kruis is a retired pastor and the founder of the Biblical Counseling Center in Jenison, Michigan, where he resides. He has been a member of the National Association of Nouthetic Counselors since 1977.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 208 pages
• Publisher: Baker Books; 3rd edition (February 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801091020
• ISBN-13: 978-0801091025
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,566 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #13 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Ministry & Church Leadership > Pastoral Counseling

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical Tool for Biblical Counseling, December 25, 2005

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Robert W. Kellemen "Doc. K." (Crown Point, IN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Quick Scripture Reference for Counseling (Spiral-bound)

The third edition of "The Quick Scripture Reference for Counseling" uses the NIV, organizing pertinent passages according to topics useful for pastors, counselors, and lay people in helping others to grow spiritually. With this well-organized tools, spiritual friends can develop the art of scriptural exploration where they explore with their "counselees" how a specific passage relates to their lives. They can also use biblical "trialogues" in which the counselor, counselee, and the Holy Spirit through God's Word form a three-way spiritual relationship. John Kruis has produced a must-use volume.

Reviewer: Bob Kellemen, Ph.D., is the author of "Spiritual Friends," "Soul Physicians," "Biblical Psychology," "Martin Luther's Pastoral Counseling," and "Beyond the Suffering: The Story of African American Soul Care and Spiritual Direction."

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding a must have book!!, June 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Quick Scripture Reference for Counseling (Paperback)

The Quick Scripture Reference For Counseling is a excellent book. I carry this book with me every were I go. When things go wrong at work,or in my personal life, or just life's problems in general, I simply pull out this quick reference guide. Locate the subject that applies to the giving situation that I'm currently experiencing at that time and things always turn out for the better. To me it's God's way of providing me guidance and advise through life's various situations.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A counselors good friend!, March 6, 2002

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Rev. Matt Yarbrough, Jr. - See all my reviews

This review is from: Quick Scripture Reference for Counseling (Paperback)

Excellent book, just about every subject has been covered and the scriptures are appropriate to the matters. This item is a must have for pastors and youth pastors/workers. I also recommend this for ministers that are looking for a closing to their sermons. This can help bring home the objective when you are getting ready to sum up your sermons.