Where Is God in the Struggle? Looking away from despair towards hope can feel risky. What if God doesn't come through for you? What if you don't feel instantly better? Instead of offering simple platitudes or unrealistic cure-all formulas, Edward T. Welch addresses the complex nature of depression with compassion and insight, applying the rich treasures of the Christian gospel, and giving fresh hope to those who struggle. Depression can be a crippling mental health issue, but with the faith in God new hope can be discovered and a path to becoming a healthy happy Christian again can be found. I cannot overstate the importance, timeliness, and helpfulness of this book. Ed has given us the wisdom that only comes from a heart shaped by the gospel and a deep compassion for people, generated by the love of Jesus. This is a must read and a must share. --Scotty Smith, Senior Pastor, Christ Community Church; author of The Reign of Grace and Objects of His Affection An all-too-rare combination of gospel understanding, biblical wisdom, personal empathy and long counseling experience shines through these pages. 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 B. Ferguson, Senior Minister, First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, S.C.; theologian; author of The Christian Life I have come to rely on Ed Welch and others at CCEF for guidance and insight in better understanding the issues of the soul that plague many people today. For those who want to address more than just the symptoms of depression, Ed's counsel is invaluable. --Bob Lepine, Co-Host, FamilyLife Today Edward T. Welch, MDiv, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and faculty member at the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF). He earned a PhD in counseling (neuropsychology) from the University of Utah and has a master's of divinity from Biblical Theological Seminary. Ed has been counseling for over thirty years and has written extensively on the topics of depression, fear, and addictions. His biblical counseling books include Shame Interrupted ; When People Are Big and God Is Small ; Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave ; Depression: Looking Up from the Stubborn Darkness ; Crossroads: A Step-by-Step Guide Away from Addiction ; Running Scared: Fear, Worry, and the God of Rest ; When I Am Afraid: A Step-by-Step Guide Away from Fear and Anxiety ; Side by Side: Walking with Others in Wisdom and Love ; and A Small Book about a Big Problem: Meditations on Anger, Patience, and Peace . Author - Welch Edward T By - New Growth Press Great Gift Idea. Satisfaction Ensured. By - New Growth Press