For sufferers and supporters: making sense of dark days.
Biblical counsellor John Kwasny helpfully tackles the issue of depression in this latest addition to the popular Track series. Sensitive and informed, Kwasny addresses the reality of depression, investigates the root of it and presents biblically and pastorally sound advice on how we should react.
Specifically tailored for students and young adults, this short book will be of assistance to those who encounter depression themselves, and those who seek to support friends or family members. A message of hope and help,
to take to heart and to share with others.
Contents:
Pressed Down
More Than a Feeling
On a Downward Spiral
Losing It
Crossing the Line
Avoiding Pain
Staying the Course
The Anger Beneath
The Anxiety Beneath
Joy to the World
Appendix A: What Now?
Appendix B: Other Books on This Topic
Track is a series of books designed to disciple the next generation in the areas of culture, doctrine, and the Christian life. While the topics addressed aren’t always simple, they are communicated in a manner that is.
With the intention of the content being absorbed, examined and applied, each chapter includes a summary of the main point, and reflection questions that can be used individually, in 1–2–1 mentoring or in a group setting.
Endorsements
This wonderful little book is full of practical scriptural wisdom. As an experienced biblical counselor, Dr. Kwasny offers a well–balanced and comprehensive perspective on depression. His writing is clear, easy to read, and full of hope.
Jim Newheiser Director of the Christian Counseling Program and Associate Professor of Counseling and Practical Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte, North Carolina
Providing wise pastoral advice which is both realistic and well founded in scripture, this short book is an ideal starter, both for personal use and for youth group discussion.
Jonathan Lamb Minister–at–large for Keswick Ministries, IFES Vice President, and former Director, Langham Preaching
With all the things in this broken world that press down on us, it’s hard to imagine anyone who couldn’t benefit from John Kwasny’s scripturally–sound guidance. I will certainly recommend it for our church’s counseling library.
Janice M. Cappucci Biblical Counselor and author
A sensitive and informed approach within a biblical framework, this is an excellent book to give to younger but also older people who grapple with depression.
D. Eryl Davies Elder, Heath Evangelical Church, Cardiff
Dr. John C. Kwasny is the Director of Discipleship Ministries at Pear Orchard Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Ridgeland, Mississippi. He is a Biblical counselor, an adjunct professor at Reformed Theological Seminary, and Director of One Story Ministries—authoring a complete discipleship curriculum for the church, home, and school (children and youth).
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