I've been a Christian several decades, and have many books on my physical and digital bookshelf. It is rare, however, to run across an author who puts into words so many things that I had observed but never verbalized. While this book on the theology behind Biblical counseling can get technical, it is also provides practical insight into how theology can apply and transform our daily Christian lives. I found encouraging the discussion of the Holy Spirit. While many of the reformed shy away from the activity of the Spirit, Lambert describes the hope for the Christian as we begin to understand how the Holy Spirit helps us turn away from sinful habits and towards Christ. As well, the section that explains general worldly suffering due to the fall is extremely helpful as it shows how the thorns and thistles of daily life either drive us crazy, and/or eventually cause us to accept the weaknesses of our fallen flesh, and in grateful humility more consistently look to Christ for our strength and endurance. I never thought I could find such a technical book to also stir up such devotional emotions - but that's what this book does. While it starts off a bit techy, stick around until the middle of the book and you will be blessed personally, and even better - be equipped to counsel, encourage and build up the faith of others in your local church body.