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    <![CDATA[When People Are Big and God Is Small: Overcoming Peer Pressure, Codependency, and the Fear of Man]]>
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    <![CDATA[&quot;In God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me?&quot; So sings the Psalmist. But quote that to a crime victim or a junior high student and they'll tell you fear of &quot;mort]]>
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    <![CDATA[Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave : Finding Hope in the Power of the Gospel]]>
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    <![CDATA[A worship disorder: this is how Edward T. Welch views addictions. &quot;Will we worship our own desires or will we worship the true God?&quot; With this lens the author discovers far more in Scripture on addictions than passages on drunkenness.  There we learn the addict's true condition: like guests at a banquet thrown by &quot;the woman Folly,&quot; he is already in the grave (Proverbs 9:13-18). Can we not escape our addictions? If we're willing to follow Jesus, the author says that we have &quot;immense hope: hope in God's forgiving grace, hope in God's love that is faithful even when we are not, and hope that God can give power so that we are no longer mastered by the addiction.&quot; Each chapter concludes with &quot;Practical Theology,&quot; &quot;As Your Face Your Own Addictions,&quot; and &quot;As You Help Someone Else.&quot;]]>
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    <![CDATA[Running Scared: Fear, Worry &amp; the God of Rest]]>
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    <![CDATA[In his new release, Running Scared, Edward T.  Welch investigates the roots of fear in the human soul and the ramifications of living in the grips of anxiety, worry, and dread. Welch encourages readers to discover for themselves that the Bible is full of beautiful words of comfort for fearful people (and that every single person is afraid of something). Within the framework of thirty topical meditations, Welch offers sound biblical theology and moment-by-moment, thoughtful encouragement for life-saving rescue in the midst of the heart and mind battlefield of rampant panic-stricken responses.  This comprehensive primer on the topic of fear, worry, and the rest of God will have readers retreating to scripture for invariable constancy, stalwart care, and robust comfort, instead of as Welch terms it hitting the default switch by responding with characteristic human independence, control, and self-protectiveness. Running Scared affirms that, through Scripture, God speaks directly to our fears:     On money and possessions  On people and their judgments  On death, pain, and punishment  Â   Welch's lively text provides convincing evidences that humanity's struggle against active and dormant fears are countless. The good news is that God provides both the remedy and the cure for this malady in the person of Jesus Christ, the work of the Holy Spirit, and through powerful, life-altering promises in Scripture. Far more than merely another psychology  self-help  guide, Running Scared serves as a biblical roadmap to a life of serenity and security.]]>
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  </authors>  <published>2007</published>
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    <![CDATA[Blame It on the Brain?: Distinguishing Chemical Imbalances, Brain Disorders, and Disobedience]]>
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    <![CDATA[Depression, Attention Deficit Disorder, Alcoholism, Homosexuality. Research suggests that more and more behaviors are caused by brain function or dysfunction. But is it ever legitimate to blame misbehavior on the brain? How can I know whether ?My brain made me do it?? Viewing brain problems through the lens of Scripture, Edward T. Welch distinguishes genuine brain disorders from problems rooted in the heart. Understanding that distinction will enable pastors, counselors, families, and friends to help others-or themselves-deal with personal struggles and responsibilities. While focusing on a few common disorders, Dr. Welch lays out a series of practical steps adaptable to a wide range of conditions, habits, or addictions.]]>
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    <![CDATA[Depression: A Stubborn Darkness--Light for the Path (VantagePoint Books)]]>
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    <![CDATA[Depression: A Stubborn Darkness is Dr. Edward T. Welch s latest release in a series of ground-breaking best-selling counseling books that include When People Are Big and God is Small, Blame It on the Brain?, Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave. Now in its third printing, Welch continues to further his reputation as an author who can speak to general consumers in a language they intuitively connect with on a deeply personal level.  Endorsed by Joni Eareckson Tada, and Bob Lepine of FamilyLife, this book is targeted to the 18 million adult Americans who struggle with depression. Compassionate and compelling, the book lays out issues and answers with Welch s world view that faith needs to be interlaced with therapies and medication for conditions categorized as strictly clinical. The author weaves in questions scattered throughout the book to help the reader interact with the content and also offers suggestions for those who have loved ones struggling with depression.]]>
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  </authors>  <published>2004</published>
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    <![CDATA[A.D.D: Wandering Minds and Wired Bodies]]>
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    <![CDATA[? Easy distractibility or forgetfulness ? Mouths, arms, hands, and legs that run ahead of thinking ? Impulsive decisions, chronic difficulties meeting deadlines, mistaken notions of one's own abilities ? behaviors often associated with Attention Deficit Disorder. What is ADD? What are the strengths and weaknesses of ADD children? What can be done about the puzzling disorder? Noting both the challenges and responsibilities of ADD children, Edward T. Welch clarifies the physical and spiritual dimensions of ADD. He offers parents ? as well as adults who fit the profile ? help, encouragement, and biblical wisdom on how to handle this condition.]]>
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  </authors>  <published>1999</published>
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    <![CDATA[Self-Injury: When Pain Feels Good]]>
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    <![CDATA[Homosexuality: Speaking the Truth in Love]]>
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    <![CDATA[?Homosexuality is the hot issue of the day, ? says Edward T. Welch in this booklet. ?Even more than abortion, it will confront the church throughout this generation, forcing us to listen, study, and respond wisely.? How can we answer claims that the Bible does not prohibit committed homosexual relationships? Or that science proves that homosexuality is genetic, not a chosen lifestyle? Welch supplies us with timely biblical and biological insight into homosexuality. Just as importantly, he calls us to examine our attitudes in order to minister to homosexuals truthfully, compassionately, humbly, and persuasively.]]>
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  </authors>  <published>2000</published>
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    <![CDATA[Just One More: When Desires Don't Take No for an Answer]]>
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  </authors>  <published>2002</published>
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    <![CDATA[Motives: Why Do I Do the Things I Do]]>
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