Truth be told, I am just a pastor. This book has been written from a pastor’s viewpoint and from a pastor's heart. One thing I thought would be most helpful was to learn to listen carefully and be able to wisely counsel men and women who struggle with issues in life.

Frankly, this is more easily said than done. What I found is that people are far more complex than often assumed. They are sometimes difficult and are oftentimes frustrating, their problems are not easily solved by a simple prayer, waving of the hand over them, or even by the presentation of biblical principles. Thus, I began my search for tools that I could utilize to help people in times of stress and distress.