The Illusion of Control - Softcover

Psychologist Steven Wiese, M.S., M.Div., served for 24 years as an Associate Pastor at North Heights Lutheran Church in Arden Hills, Minnesota, and for 26 years as the Director of the North Heights Counseling Clinic. As the NHCC director, he trained and supervised volunteer lay counselors. He has been a licensed psychologist since 1984. He is the former director of the Center for Christian Psychological Services, and formerly worked as a psychologist with Northland Counseling Services, Roseville, MN. He currently operates his own solo practice in Roseville, Minnesota. Steve has served as a conference speaker with the Ruth Graham and Friends Ministry, and taught across the United States, Canada, Sweden, and Germany. He received his BA in psychology from Gustavus Adolphus College, his MS in Counseling and Guidance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and his M.Div from Luther Seminary. He also studied theology and pastoral care at Bethel Seminary and Orebromissionsskola, a Swedish seminary. He received additional training from Dr. William Backus, author of Telling Yourself the Truth. Steve and his wife Sherry have five children and live in Forest Lake MN.

Sooner or later in life we learn that we are not the directors of our own destiny. Or the destiny of others. We have very significant roles to play in the dramas and comedies in which we ultimately find ourselves. When we can accept the realities of our gifts and limitations we can find great joy, freedom and peace. This book helps us in our process of discovery. --Rev. Robert Burmeister Minister of Pastoral Care for over 30 years North Heights Lutheran Church

I know of Steve Wiese s ability to give counsel by personal experience. I also know of his ability to communicate truth from hearing him on a variety of occasions. And now I know of his ability to put it down on paper. Those struggling with the issue of control, or those caring for people who do, like pastors, teachers, and spouses, will be helped to get a grip on a common problem. His insights may surprise you! --Paul Anderson Director of the Alliance of Renewal Churches and Chancellor of The Master's Institute

This book brings an insightful clarification to God's control of events mixed together with what we can control. It's a refreshing realization of one of the fruit of the Spirit, self-control, and God's intent for us to live by His Spirit in this world. --Greg Berglund, MD, M.Div Pastor North Heights Lutheran Church, Physician