Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave: Finding Hope in the Power of the Gospel (Paperback)

A worship disorder - will we worship ourselves and our own desires, or will we worship the true God? Scripture reveals addicts' true condition: like guests at a banquet thrown by 'the woman Folly,' they are already in the grave. (Proverbs 9:13-18) Can we not escape our addictions? Following Jesus, we have 'immense hope that God can give power so that we are no longer mastered by the addiction.'

285 Pages
Published in 2001

This title is also available as a book on CD, a mini-course on CD, and a seminar on DVD.

About the Author: Edward T. Welch is the author of such best-selling titles as: Depression: A Stubborn Darkness, Running Scared, Blame It On the Brain and When People Are Big and God Is Small. He received a PhD in Counseling Psychology (Neuropsychology) from the University of Utah, and a M.Div. from the Biblical Theological Seminary in Hatfield, PA. Welch is a licensed psychologist and works as a counselor, faculty member, and director of the School of Biblical Counseling at the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation in Glenside, Pa. His written work and speaking ministry, which are characterized by sound biblical exposition and paired with dynamic practical application, are in great demand by today's modern church. Ed is married to Sheri and has two amazing daughters. He is also the glad owner of a growing guitar collection and competes in the Master's swim event where he happily placed fourth in the country.

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