The Day of Trouble: Depression, Scripture, and the God Who Is Near

The Day of Trouble: Depression, Scripture, and the God Who Is NearWill I ever see the light of day again? Has the Lord abandoned me? Will I ever not feel numb? These are some of the numerous questions that play on repeat in the mind of a depressed person. In fact, many people are paralyzed on the long descending path of darkness as they ask questions like these. Frantically, some people seek to address the problem of depression quickly from a strict materialist perspective. Others see it solely as a spiritual issue.

“Will I ever see the light of day again?” “Has the Lord abandoned me?” “Will I ever not feel numb?” These are some of the numerous questions that play on repeat in the mind of a depressed person. In fact, many people are paralyzed on the long descending path of darkness as they ask questions like these. Frantically, some people seek to address the problem of depression quickly from a strict materialist perspective. Others see it solely as a spiritual issue. In In the Day of Trouble Joey Tomlinson Jr. seeks to acknowledge and counsel the body and soul of people in the dark, isolating cave of depression. In the book you will find a biblical, practical, and sustainable guide to combat depression on all fronts. Therefore, this book addresses four accelerators for depression: biological, changes in life, trauma, and personal sin. Written to be read in the context of community, the book is great for counseling, small groups, and mentor relationships. This book will demonstrate that you are not alone. You can have hope.

Publisher: Joshua Press
Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9781774840887

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Joey Tomlinson (D.Min., Southern Seminary) is married to Brayden and together they have 3 boys: Henry, Owen, and Ames. He is the pastor of Deer Park Fellowship—a church plant in Newport News, VA. He is the author of Serious Joy: Reflections and Devotions on Jonathan Edwards' Seventy Resolutions (Founders 2023) and The Day of Trouble: Depression, Scripture, and the God Who is Near (Joshua Press 2022). Joey is also the cohost of broadoakpiety.org.

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“It’s hard to write a truly helpful book on the serious and complicated topic of depression. Day of Trouble, is many good things; clear, compassionate, concise. But most of all this book is helpful. If you or someone you love struggles with depression, Joey Tomlinson’s book will speak your language, give you understanding, and point you to helpful gospel remedies for this dark and common trouble.” Rush Witt, Pastor, Paramount Church, Bexley, OH; Author, I Want to Escape: Reaching for Hope When Life is Too Much; Certified biblical counselor