Synopsis
"'Here is my hand,' Dr. Michael Ojewale says to the reader, 'will you take it, please?' In this book, we journey with Dr. Ojewale as he touches the hearts of those in deepest pain and offers them God's comfort. Through accounts of his hospital visits, he not only teaches but ministers with a personal presence that is kind, gentle and filled with the fruit of the Holy Spirit. I felt I was sitting at the feet of a wise elder. Humbly sharing his own mistakes and weaknesses, he offers a treasury of scriptural insights into human suffering and healing as well as a wealth of practical applications. I highly recommend his book. -Pamela Peterson, PhD Department of Biblical Counseling Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary Newburgh, Indiana "In this insightful, soul-searching book, Rev. Michael Ojewale highlights time-tested spiritual principles to deal with our emotional pains and problems. As he unveils the Scriptures to us, we soon realize that we are not the first generation to have such struggles, and that God has long ago provided adequate resources for our healing and recovery... Dr. M. Ojewale explores divine resources to face life's crises, such as a sudden devastating illness or the loss of a loved one. A reader of this book wil be better equipped to face life's twists and turns with God and, at the same time, will gain an increased sense of well-being." The Rev. Dr. Yvonne Valeris, RN, BCC, ACPE Supervisor, DMin. Supervisory Chaplain: The HealthCare Chaplaincy, New York, New York. Minister: Adventist Forum, Metro New York. "In facing life's odds with God, Dr. Michael Ojewale demonstrates a keen sense of feelings for the ill. This is a must-read book for all. At one time or another, everyone will get sick-or be a family member of a sick person. Every sick person, or care provider for the sick, needs someone who is sensitive to their pain. God has blessed Michael's ministry to journey with people's painful journey." The Rev. Podres Earl Spencer Chaplain, The College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy Associate Pastor, Concord Baptist Church of Christ, Brooklyn "As a hospital chaplain in the heart of New York City, the Rev. Michael Ojewale did not leave his patients, or their troubled family members, the way he met them-his ministry moved them on to the next level of emotional and relational healing. I believe the same result for every reader. This is not a sensational book that fades away with time. For, as long as there is life, there will be physical and emotional pains, and Emotional Wellness will remain a 'medicine' in demand. (Excerpt from the foreword.) The Rev. Dr. Bisi Orebayo, PhD Former Director of Missions: Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria National Director: Every Home for Christ (Nigeria) Human suffering is a perennial issue. Suffering comes in various ways, sizes, and shapes, but no matter who you are, fear, anger, disappointment, and loss are feelings we all experience at one point or another in our lives. And when these emotions come, they seem to cause much turmoil and heartache, stirring up unanswerable questions that daunt and taunt us. Why? Why me? Why now? Why, God? Using true-life experiences, especially from his ministry in the hospital, and biblical examples, Michael Ojewale seeks to highlight the role of faith in helping us handle our emotions during troubled times. When life hits hard-as it often does-Emotional Wellness provides a divine response to the cries of our hearts and a spiritual recourse for emotional turnaround. MICHAEL OJEWALE, PhD, is a pastor, educator, and biblical counselor. He has written many books on practical Christian living.
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