Companions in the Darkness
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Companions in the Darkness

Seven Saints Who Struggled with Depression and Doubt

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Companions in the Darkness

Seven Saints Who Struggled with Depression and Doubt

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About This Book

The church's relationship with depression has been fraught: for centuries, depression was assumed to be evidence of personal sin or even demonic influence. The depressed have often been ostracized or institutionalized. In recent years the conversation has begun to change, and the stigma has lessenedā€”but as anyone who suffers from depression knows, we still have a long way to go.

In Companions in the Darkness, Diana Gruver looks back into church history and finds depression in the lives of some of our most beloved saints, including Martin Luther, Charles Spurgeon, Mother Teresa, and Martin Luther King Jr. Without trying to diagnose these figures from a distance, Gruver tells their stories in fresh ways, taking from each a particular lesson that can encourage or guide those who suffer today. Drawing on her own experience with depression, Gruver offers a wealth of practical wisdom both for those in the darkness and those who care for them.

Not only can these saints teach us valuable lessons about the experience of depression, they can also be a source of hope and empathy for us today. They can be our companions in the darkness.

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Publisher
IVP
Year
2020
ISBN
9780830853380
Topic
Theology & Religion
Subtopic
Christian Ministry

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Dedication Page
  4. Contents
  5. Foreword: Chuck DeGroat
  6. Introduction: Defining the Darkness
  7. 1 Martin Luther: Flee Solitudeā€”Drink, Joke, and Jest
  8. 2 Hannah Allen: Attend to Body, Mind, and Spirit
  9. 3 David Brainerd: Leave a Legacy of Faithful Weakness
  10. 4 William Cowper: Embrace the Rescue of Art and Friendship
  11. 5 Charles Spurgeon: Cling to the Promises of God
  12. 6 Mother Teresa: Follow Jesus, Not Your Feelings
  13. 7 Martin Luther King Jr.: Drink from the Reservoir of Resilience
  14. Conclusion: The Water Is Deep, but the Bottom Is Good
  15. Acknowledgments
  16. Appendix: When One You Love Is in the Dark
  17. Brief Biographies of the Companions
  18. Notes
  19. Praise for Companions in the Darkness
  20. About the Author
  21. More Titles from InterVarsity Press
  22. Copyright