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Surviving in an angry world : finding your way to personal peace / Charles F. Stanley.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York : Howard Books, 2010.Edition: 1st Howard Books hardcover edDescription: 242 p. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 1439183562 (hardcover)
  • 1451602162
  • 9781439183564 (hardcover)
  • 9781451602166
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Contents:
Introduction: our angry world -- Definitions: anger: the good, the bad, and the destructive -- Expressions: the three ways anger is manifested -- Consequences: anger's impact on us, others, and God -- Roots: exploring the causes of anger -- Release: letting go of anger -- Cure: the balm for anger: forgiveness -- Rebellion: anger aimed at God -- Peace: establishing personal peace in an angry world -- Relationships: living with angry people--or not -- Character: establishing peace in yourself and training your children in love -- Conflict: confronting conflict in a godly manner -- Purpose: a case study of God-engineered conflict -- Opportunity: the potential for personal growth -- Conclusion: if you are not a Christian.
Summary: "With sound bibical teaching and practical wisdom, Dr. Stanley offers hope, answers, and a deliberate course of action for those who want to find freedom from anger and the path that leads to peace" --Cover, p. 2.
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The premise of this book is that learning to let go of anger--and ultimately forgiving the offender--will transform the foundation of every kind of relationship we have. Stanley defines anger as "a strong feeling of intense displeasure, hostility, or indignation as a result of a real or an imagined threat or insult, frustration, or injustice toward yourself or towards someone who's very important to you." Building on this defintion, Stanley...

1. Helps readers identify the signs of anger, so they can identify anger in themselves.

2. Reveals the far-reaching consequences of anger, which encompass the spiritual, emotional, and physical.

3. Teaches readers how to handle anger through thirteen concrete steps.

4. Walks readers through the steps to true forgiveness and the healing power it brings.

With compassion and a wealth of biblical understanding, Stanley explains that the measure of a person is "the size of thing that makes them angry." He goes on to distinguish between healthy and harmful anger and reminds us that "righteous indignation" is a divine emotion. However, he skillfully explains that misguided anger eats away at ourselves, our relationships with others, and our relationship with God. By helping readers look honestly at the source of their anger, he gently leads them to the ability to truly forgive and find the peace they seek.

Introduction: our angry world -- Definitions: anger: the good, the bad, and the destructive -- Expressions: the three ways anger is manifested -- Consequences: anger's impact on us, others, and God -- Roots: exploring the causes of anger -- Release: letting go of anger -- Cure: the balm for anger: forgiveness -- Rebellion: anger aimed at God -- Peace: establishing personal peace in an angry world -- Relationships: living with angry people--or not -- Character: establishing peace in yourself and training your children in love -- Conflict: confronting conflict in a godly manner -- Purpose: a case study of God-engineered conflict -- Opportunity: the potential for personal growth -- Conclusion: if you are not a Christian.

"With sound bibical teaching and practical wisdom, Dr. Stanley offers hope, answers, and a deliberate course of action for those who want to find freedom from anger and the path that leads to peace" --Cover, p. 2.

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