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This book gives real hope for those who struggle with depression, and for the people who love them. Dr. Ed Welch writes compassionately on the complex nature of depression and sheds light on the path toward deep, lasting healing.
Welch considers carefully the spiritual, medical, and emotional factors that contribute to depression. Even more important is his insight into the impact of these factors interaction. If depression has touched your life in any way, you can be helped by this practical and far-reaching approach.
275 Pages
Published in 2004
About the Author: Edward T. Welch is the author of such best-selling titles as: Running Scared, Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave, 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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Although written for people suffering from depression, this book actually will help all of us in our relationship with God and other people. I personally profited a great deal from reading it.
Jerry Bridges, author of acclaimed titles such as The Discipline of Grace, The Fruitful Life, and The Pursuit of Holiness
There are many books out there on depression, but Ed Welch's biblical depth makes his perspective unusual, fresh, deep and wise. Ed has thought long and hard and biblically about the multi-layered problems of depression. You will find nothing else like it. And Ed has done more than think about a problem. He loves people who struggle with depression. They aren't cases or diagnostic categories. They are only-too-human strugglers. His sympathy and gentleness with people make his insights into people truly helpful.
David Powlison, lecturer in Practical Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary
I know of no other Christian book on depression that is as compassionate, comprehensive, Christ-centered and stuff-of-life practical as this. It is a sweet grace to stare into the ugly face of darkness and have hope. Ed Welch will help you do just that.
Paul David Tripp, lecturer in Practical Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary
An all-too-rare combination of gospel understanding, biblical wisdom, personal empathy and long counseling experience shines through these pages. Here is a readable and reliable manual for all who personally experience the 'stubborn darkness' or who want to stand by others who do. What is most needed is a course of divinely prescribed anti-depressants. LIke a skilled spiritual pharmacist, Ed Welch fills that prescription for us.
Sinclair Ferguson, Senior Minister of the First Presbyterian Church in Columbia, South Carolina. He also teaches Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary, Dallas, Texas.
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Depression: A Stubborn Darkness
