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by James G. Friesen (Author)
What is Christian about counseling? That far-reaching question is exactly what prompted Dr. Friesen to deepen his study of The Sermon on the Mount. "Is what I do consistent with what Jesus said? This must direct my counseling or it does not qualify as 'Christian.'" He has been seriously engaged in the study of Psychology and Theology since 1974, beginning as a student at the Fuller Theological Seminary Graduate School of Psychology. Having specialized in the teachings of Jesus since 1981, the present book presents a fitting summary of Dr. Friesen's work, bringing all of Jesus' teachings together with what he has learned as a Christian Psychologist. Jesus' teachings are all about him being with us in times of struggle. This book captures that truth in each chapter. Coming from more than twenty years in Bible study groups, Jesus, Clear and Simple: In Times of Struggle includes Life Group discussion guides for each chapter. That is where Jesus' teachings come to life--when two or three or more are gathered together to learn from the Master.
Author Biography
Jim Friesen is a Christian Psychologist and a Life Group leader in Southern California. A licensed minister of the Gospel and a licensed psychologist for thirty-four years, Jim Friesen's passion for God's work flows from every chapter of Jesus, Clear and Simple. His two other best-selling books, Uncovering the Mystery of Multiple Personality Disorder and Living from the Heart Jesus Gave You, point to Jim's long-standing interest in integrating psychology and theology. Straight out of seminary in 1979, Jim decided to specialize in the teachings of Jesus, and his diligence in that field led to this summarizing book. Over the years, he also has led many seminars and workshops about Christian Counseling. Jim has been married since 1972, and has two sons and three granddaughters.
