The Surrender Paradox -

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Résumé :
The Surrender Paradox peels back the cover over Chaplain (Captain) John VanderKaay's experiences in war and Hurricane Katrina, his own struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the stigma against getting mental health help. Labeled as crazy, he was told by superiors, Good chaplains give help. They don't need help. He spiraled downward, and the blows just kept coming. After a miraculous encounter with God, he began to fight for those struggling with unseen wounds of war, helping change Department of Defense's policies concerning those needing mental help. Going from mere seconds from surrendering to despair and ending his life to the point of total surrender to God's grace, John learned that when you are overwhelmed by circumstances, surrender is the only way out. You cannot control everything and fight your way out alone. But who or what you surrender control to is of critical importance. Do you surrender control to the despair and hopelessness that seems to come from all directions and leads to death, or do you surrender control to the God who created you and wants to sustain you and give you life? Therein lies the surrender paradox. You must not surrender, but you must surrender!...

Biographie:
Dr. VanderKaay has been a minister for twenty-five-plus years, having served as senior pastor (civilian) and senior Protestant chaplain (military), as well as a hospice and a mental health chaplain. He was medically retired as senior Protestant chaplain in the United States Air Force, having served countless temporary duty assignments and a combat tour in Iraq. After retiring from the military, Dr. VanderKaay earned his doctorate in marriage and family counseling. He now leads, while also counseling, coaching, and leading conflict resolution teams, at the Center for Mighty Marriages & Families in Conroe, Texas. Settling down after thirteen moves, he now lives outside of Conroe, Texas, with his incredible wife of twenty-five years, Terri, and their five children: Danielle, Lydia, Timothy, Stephen, and Nathanael.

Sommaire:
Dr. VanderKaay has been a minister for twenty-five-plus years, having served as senior pastor (civilian) and senior Protestant chaplain (military), as well as a hospice and a mental health chaplain. He was medically retired as senior Protestant chaplain in the United States Air Force, having served countless temporary duty assignments and a combat tour in Iraq. After retiring from the military, Dr. VanderKaay earned his doctorate in marriage and family counseling. He now leads, while also counseling, coaching, and leading conflict resolution teams, at the Center for Mighty Marriages & Families in Conroe, Texas. Settling down after thirteen moves, he now lives outside of Conroe, Texas, with his incredible wife of twenty-five years, Terri, and their five children: Danielle, Lydia, Timothy, Stephen, and Nathanael....