Thinking Like Jesus: The Psychology of a Faithful Disciple by Dr. Ray Guarendi


Thinking Like Jesus: The Psychology of a Faithful Disciple
Title : Thinking Like Jesus: The Psychology of a Faithful Disciple
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ISBN : 1682780627
ISBN-10 : 978-1682780626
Language : English
Format Type : Kindle, Paperback
Number of Pages : 160 pages
Publication : Ewtn Publishing, Inc

How do I handle difficult family members?What do I do if I can't control my emotions?When do I correct others, and when do I hold my tongue?Too often we are late in realizing that we mishandled a situation, causing both resentment and frustration. But what if you could approach every situation with the mind of Christ?Distilled from his decades of experience as a clinical psychologist and a practicing Catholic, Dr. Ray Guarendi, popular radio and TV host, offers here dozens of bite sized reflections that combine sound spiritual advice with the best of modern psychology.Dr. Ray will help you address countless daily problems and create a plan of action for your most common troubles. With his trademark frankness and humor, Dr. Ray tackles all the topics that too often bring confusion and heartache, including:What to do when you're easily offendedCommon excuses parents make for bad behavior in their children and themselvesThe difference between speaking your mind and losing your emotions.The fine line between being a confident evangelist and being a jerk?What you should do when emotions overwhelm you?How to hold your children to high standards without causing resentmentThe difference between making an excuse and justifying an actionHow to tell people you're angry without being nasty about it.What true humility is and isn't.Thinking Like Jesus is than a self help book. It will place you firmly into the mindset of a disciple of Christ so you can focus your attention on God and, ultimately, what it will take to spend eternity with Him in heaven.

Thinking Like Jesus: The Psychology of a Faithful Disciple Reviews

  • goodreads Customer

    It was surprising to see some of the negative comments about this book. In one case I thought "Gee, if they are so easily offended by the content, perhaps they need to read this book even "! I do understand some of the other comments about how it may not be

  • Anne Marie McMahon

    This outstanding, easy to read book challenged the way I think about and relate to God and my neighbor in short but substantial chapters. Each chapter contained such powerful stuff I had to limit myself to a chapter per day to let each sink in. Spiritual and yet

  • Elena espinoza

    This is a good read for any Christian to incorporate into today’s life. The book breaks down priorities and values and how we should strive to be a better Christian and as disciple of god regardless of our temporary feelings to react or act differently.

  • Teresa Sajevic

    I loved the small sections of the book. Easy to read a few and put down. Something you can read again and again and absorb each read through. One that sticks out to me a rebuttal i am going to use. “Why isn’t your husband fixed yet??” In reply. “I didn’t

  • Linda U.

    I would highly recommend this book for people who are looking for a practical application of Christanity to everyday life.

  • JimTT

    I like the way Dr Ray puts things into perspective. I have enjoyed his radio show for many years and reading this book I can almost hear his voice speaking it to me. Great insights to help me try to be like Jesus.

  • Pat Quint

    Dr. Ray is a master at common sense served up with a big dose of humor, humility, and Christian values. His chapter on how to be a better husband, The Marriage Test, had me almost falling out of my chair with laughter, but, again, with an ending that will make you very

  • Elisabeth Olden

    Dr.ray does not disappoint. Everyone should consider buying this book