Evidence that this adult Bible study curriculum transforms lives!
Heart of the Problem Testimonies
Heart of the Problem is so practical! First of all, I loved how Dr. Brandt would say (in my own words), "if your problem is called "sin", then you know, Praise God, because God has provided a solution for sin." I'd look at "my issues" and call them what they were--sin. And find out what God had to say about this sin or that one. And He always had the Answer...Himself. That's practical!
Probably one of the best tools I've ever found when dealing with crazy thinking and resulting emotions and behavior is on page 81 of this book. It is an amazing tool for one to weigh what they're presently thinking/feeling/doing (the natural man) against Spirit-controlled thinking/behavior. You can see in black and white if you are walking in the Spirit...no question. Walking in the Spirit means you are bearing fruit, (love, joy, peace, etc.). For example, if you're depressed or angry or full of self-pity, then chances are you are not Spirit-filled. And we know that that can be remedied by confessing our sin and asking to be filled with the Spirit...and watch that behavior change. It'll now look like the column entitled, "the Spirit-controlled life"! Talk about practical!
The book gave (and still gives) so much Hope...hope that God is the only One who can deal with "the heart of the problem" in one's life. It's what He came to do and He will do it as He continues to do for me and countless others who take Him at His word!"
(Marcella Wiggs)
Heart of the Problem was truly one of the best Bible study workbooks I have ever done. I have gone through the study three times and plan on doing it again. Going through the study showed me why at times I feel discouraged. The world will continue to leave me empty. My true joy and peace can only come from God. I have learned to deal with my heart quicker asking God to show me my sin. When I am feeling miserable I know I am just a prayer away from that joy and peace. I have learned to commit my days to God and walk in Christ's strength. "
(Marcia Hanenburg)
My experience with Heart of the Problem has been life changing! It has caused me to desire true heart change. I have covered this material multiple times personally and with others. It has helped me to see the truth in many circumstances and to stand on the truth of God's Word. The information on anger and forgiveness have been extremely helpful. Also taking time to do soul check-ups and opening our hearts to God's careful examination has proven good counsel. The cure for sin is dealt with in amazing ways that I have shared numerous times with others. It is one of my top 10 books to recommend to others for true heart change."
(Pat Foley)
WOW, what a life changing experience. I started out just thinking sign me up for another women's bible study. This time, going through the "heart of the problem" God was going to go deep and really start dealing with all my little secrets (my closets) inside my heart. It was time for God and I to do business (so to speak). It's pretty easy to look and even act like a Christian. Know one has to know the junk in our mind and hearts or the way we keep all those thoughts about others and ourselves tucked away safe within the corners of our heart. Going though this book not only changed my life, it gave me freedom that I have never experienced. Bottom line (sin, lots and lots of sin) the more I read and learned the more God wanted me to repent and know the freedom in loving life and others and myself. My love for God became real and exciting. I wish every person (Christian or not) would read this book, I'm sure God has something planned for you as well. "
(Sharon Johnson)
