Depression Biblical

People with bad feelings and feeling-directed behavior - anger, fear, worry, depression - usually are given a psychiatric label. Initially, I was comfortable with that approach, but I have come to realize that people must be evaluated based on a proper understanding of the Bible. When that happens, the whole person (thinking, wanting, and doing) will be considered - not just outward behavior and feelings.

Depression - whether circumstantial and fleeting or persistent and long term - impacts most people at some point in their lives. Puritan Pastor Richard Baxter spent most of his ministry caring for depressed and discouraged souls, and his timeless counsel still speaks to us today. In this book, psychiatrist Michael S. Lundy and theologian J. I. Packer present Baxter’s writings in order to comfort, instruct, and strengthen all who struggle with depression.

Review "This is a great little book on the place of Lament in the life of a believer, as well as how God uses the difficult times in our lives. Much more than a simple grin and bear it theology, it gets into the nitty gritty and shows that there will be times that we feel that we are almost completely pressed out, and that isn't all bad if we handle it well." - Rocky Woolery "Chapter 6 alone makes the book worth purchasing." - Alistair "I found this to be a very readable and helpful analysis of Psalm 88. Those who in their own life can relate to Heman's words should find help and comfort/...

If you deal with anxiety, you know that it never really goes away, but it doesn’t have to rule your life. Calm Your Anxiety is a 60-day daily practice by bestselling author Robert Morgan that incorporates biblical insight and easy-to-follow tips to help you create a positive daily routine for managing your anxiety.

Depression is a deep, dark pit. The suffering is real. Christians are not exempt from it. Christian psychologists confirm that clinical depression is just as common among Christians as among non-Christians. Famous contemporary Christians and Bible writers have suffered from major depression. This book will reveal those who have suffered from it and will also reveal the biblical strategies and spiritual warfare needed to battle and overcome it. There is hope.

Do you suffer from anxiety or depression? Have you tried and failed to overcome it with drugs or other therapies? Are you ready for an entirely original approach? Anxiety and depression are a fact of life for many. As the modern world becomes increasingly complex and ever more frantic, so our ability to cope comes under threat. Rise Up and Build takes an alternative, yet effective look at the way to deal with depression and anxiety in your life.

If you think you are caught in the web of depression and hopelessness, start taking control of your life by moving ahead one step at a time in the direction of freedom from depression and other mental conditions. Discover five wonderful and effective ways of coping with depression, and start using these proven and highly sought-after techniques to begin working on boosting your spirit immediately.

Is the Word of God sufficient for dealing with common problems--worry, depression, panic attacks, addiction, or bipolar disorder? Does the Bible even address these conditions? How do you know if a problem is spiritual or psychological or physical? When is professional help needed? This book addresses each of these questions through a careful study of Scripture. How much training does it take to be able to offer wise counsel to people with serious problems? Not as much as you might think. Whether you are a brand new Christian or have counseled people for years, this book will help you • ...

If I could make it to the bridge, the pain would stop. I just had to make it to the bridge, and the hopelessness would end. It became a refrain, running over and over in my head as I raced down the highway. Make it to the bridge, and the pain will end. It's hopeless. Just wanna die. Make it to the bridge.

Pastor Lenn Olivarez knows what it means to Walk In Power. Having served on the front lines of spiritual warfare for nearly forty years, he has seen countless people delivered from oppression and set free to walk on a fresh course in life. This book helps readers understand the power of the Holy Spirit and the blessings that come when we build our faith and confidence in the Lord. Learn how to recognize and answer your call and discover your God-given purpose. Discover the power and authority you have been given to walk in that purpose successfully. Use the wisdom Pastor Lenn shares as he ...

This Coretta Scott King Honor book for young adults from best-selling and award-winning author Nikki Grimes uses free-verse poetry to tell the dual stories of Sam, a teen whose dad leaves him and his mother for another woman, and Ishmael, the son of Abraham, who must deal with a different type of rejection when Isaac arrives.

I've had enough, I just want to die! This heart-wrenching cry from nearly 3000 years ago still echoes in the hearts and minds of those battling with depression in today's modern world. But could the answers that brought peace to that troubled soul all those years ago really help anyone now? A Christian Psychiatrist looks with modern eyes at Elijah's mental breakdown and treatment and finds surprising correlation to modern understanding and treatment.