Why Christians Can't Trust Psychology [Paperback]

Ed Bulkley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1993

Where should Christians go to heal the deep hurts in their hearts?

Today’s search for inner fulfillment has exploded into the Recovery movement, complete with twelve-step seminars, counseling programs, and self-help books. Thousands are looking to Christian psychology to help them attain victory over modern dysfunctions.

Does that mean the Bible alone is no longer adequate for the problems faced by Christians today?

Some say we need the Bible plus psychology. Others say the Bible alone is sufficient.

With deep insight and candor, pastoral counselor Ed Bulkley presents the opposing sides of this issue—and offers trustworthy, biblical answers for those who long to break away from pain and guilt and know true freedom…genuine inner peace…and a fresh beginning.

The pressures to find the solutions to human hurt and suffering have never been greater. Clear answers are urgently needed for the hurting—today.

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About the Author

Ed Bulkley is the senior pastor of LIFE Fellowship near Denver. He has an extensive counseling ministry, including the national radio and television broadcast "Return to the Word," and is the author of Only God Can Heal the Wounded Heart. He and his wife, Marlowe, have four children.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Harvest House Publishers (July 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565070267
• ISBN-13: 978-1565070264
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #220,477 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Eye-opening Book, February 18, 2008

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D. Wallace "dwallace" (KY USA) - See all my reviews
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This is an eye-opener. Dr. Ed Bulkley has written a book that should be read and taught in every ministry training school, or church. As a devoted student of God's word, I have always approached secular psychology with an air caution. Now, I have greater reason and sound documentation to remain cautious. This has not only confirmed my suspicions of the failures of human psychology, but it has strengthened my faith in the all-sufficiency of the word of God to heal the human heart, mind, and soul.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars true to life, April 24, 2007

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I had a similar experience to one of the examples made up in the book of having a minister refer me to psychiatric help before talking to me first. I had already had psychiatric treatment that wasn't what I needed. I now have a minister who understands the situation better and I am fine, someone who was helping family and talking to people who did not understand the situation. It makes a big difference when people do. I think the minister was sincere but mislead by the "facts" of depression so overly accepted by many ministers nowadays.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read by all!, September 21, 2007

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This review is from: Why Christians Can't Trust Psychology (Paperback)

Reading this book was like taking a huge breath of fresh, crisp, country air. The author points the reader towards the all sufficiency of Scripture in all of the problems the christian will ever encounter. The Bible really does have all the answers we need and this book refreshingly backs this up.