Book Review: Turn Away Wrath by Rand Hummel

5 09 2011

Rand Hummel brings vast amounts of wisdom and experience to this topic. He has served the Lord at the Wilds Christian Camp in NC since 1978. This book grew out of his experiences in counseling.

The format of the book is simple. Rand, gives a verse, explains it, then applies it. It is readable, practical and easily understood. Below are a handful of my favorite quotes that challenged my thinking most.

Pg.15 – “Anger is one sin that feels right at home in the hearts of foolish, unreasonable, selfish men…”

Pg.18 – “Are you a slow burner or a flame thrower?” [Proverbs 14:29]

Pg.22 – “Although our wrath and anger are aimed to hurt others, they work as a spiritual boomerang that quickly comes back to hurt us.”

Pg.29 – “Those who are in love with themselves will soon have only themselves to love.”

Pg. 71 – “It takes more than a house to make a home.” — this statement is within a section describing how a parent can make the home a place kids want to come home to, not run from.

Pg. 103 – 104 give excellent definitions to the works of the flesh listed in Galatians 5:19-21

I stepped into this book thinking that anger was something others struggled with however, I quickly realized I needed this book! I highly recommend it and and especially encourage all dad’s to get and read this book.