On Sunday I spoke on depression ("God's Prescription for Your Depression"). If you missed it, you can listen to it HERE. But I wanted to mention two specific resources for those who struggle.
1. DEPRESSION: A STUBBORN DARKNESS - by Ed Welch
It is a very helpful, practical, Christ-focus, solution-oriented book. I recommend this book ALL THE TIME! I think it is helpful for the one struggling with depression and for those who love someone struggling with depression.
2. WHEN THE DARKNESS WILL NOT LIFT - by John Piper
I love the subtitle of this book, "Doing What You Can While We Wait for God - and Joy." Piper, not normally known for brief books, kept this one to 80 pages with large type. Those struggling with depression probably don't need a 500 page explanation of their situation. They need hope. Piper provides it in an incredible God-focused way.
If Sunday's message grabbed your attention, maybe you need to get one of these books. I can't wait until we have a bookstore so these resources are more readily available for everyone!
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Thanks David
I have been looking for resources like this
Posted by: Greg W | September 09, 2009 at 11:34 AM
I was thinking of that John Piper book when you showed Welch's book on Sunday...I had my best childhood friend read that book while he was struggling with drug addictions and anxiety attacks. He thought it was very helpful.
Posted by: Jason DeGraaff | September 10, 2009 at 12:11 AM