BMH Releases Book on Demon Possession
Posted by Terry White on September 16, 2009
BMH Books of Winona Lake, Indiana, is pleased to announce the release of It’s Only a Demon by Dr. David Appleby of the Liberty University counseling and psychology staff.
The book, subtitled “A Model of Christian Deliverance,” is based on more than 25 years of experience by the author in dealing with a ministry of helping people get released from control of dark spiritual forces.
The author says, “Counseling and deliverance can be two sides of the same coin.” Reflecting on his years as a counselor and pastor, he says, “I am convinced that deliverance has a valuable role to play in the world of counseling and that counseling has a valuable role to play in the world of deliverance. Neither . . . is a cure-all for the individual . . . the two practices can work together hand in hand so that people can truly be set free.”
Appleby received his B.A. from the University of Delaware, his M. Div. from Denver Seminary, and his M.A. and first Ph.D. from the University of Northern Colorado, and his second Ph.D. from the University of Delaware. In addition to his teaching and counseling practice, he was in the pastoral ministry for 16 years. He is currently professor in the Center for Counseling and Family Studies at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.
The book has 17 chapters and each scripturally-based chapter is followed by the gripping true personal story of someone who has been set free from bondage. Chapter topics include “Can a Christian Be Demonized?,” “Doorways: Points of Entry,” “What Actually Happens in Deliverance?” “Deliverance in Children and Adolescents” and more.
Dr. Tim Clinton, president of the American Association of Christian Counselors, says, “David Appleby walks where angels fear to tread. And he does it well. He takes a hard look at spiritual warfare and engaging the enemy. Offering a fresh look at a practice that we otherwise tend to deny altogether or obsess about far too much, this book is a balanced, excellent resource I highly recommend.”
The 331-page paperback retails for $19.99 and is available through bookstores everywhere or from www.bmhbooks.com or by calling 1-800-348-2756. The ISBN number is 9780884690948. Further information on Dr. Appleby’s ministry is available at www.spiritualinterventions.org.
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