In this book, A Biblical Handbook for Counseling Heart Issues, Dr. Okinaga has provided the hands-on tools biblical counselors need to lead people toward change and healing. He gives at least three Scripture passages for almost fifty heart issues, explains why each passage is applicable, provides practical advice, and suggests homework. He also includes discussion starters. Biblical counselors now have the tools they need to spark conversations about God, faith, and overcoming lif...

Since Benjamin Rush first introduced the disease of wills as the cause of alcoholism, a steady and slow infiltration of the disease model has infected how the church treats those who struggle with addictions. The first organization that truly sought to remove the soul care of addicts from the church was Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), through their bestselling The Big Book of AA and the introduction of the 12 Steps. AA's influence on how the church confronts addiction still reverberates today, ...