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Seeing Depression Through the Eyes of Grace
For the person struggling with depression this book may be your first step on the journey back to joy. This is not just another book on depression, it is an interactive journey from despair to hope. As you read and journal through this book you will discover the truth about your heart, the God of the Bible, and the real cause for your pain. You are invited to study, to interact, and to receive the knowledge that will lead you out of the pit of depression and right to the throne of God.
196 pages, Paperback
Published January 6, 2016
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August 25, 2019
It is a great resource to help you on your journey with depression. However, it was lacking empathy at times for someone who may be in the throes of a depressive episode. I would point someone to other resources during that time. That said, when just coming out of a depressive episode, this is wonderful to dig deep into underlying sin elements to mediate future episodes.
I do not agree with their stance on medications, and I think that section of the book is harmful and out of place.
I do not agree with their stance on medications, and I think that section of the book is harmful and out of place.
December 18, 2022
While this book isn’t perfect and could have used better copy editing, it has a lot of good content that God used to help heal me from the dark pit of depression I was in when I began to read it. My biblical counselor has also helped, but this book has played a big role as I’ve healed.
Concerning the first part of the book, it personally helped me in my mild-to-moderate depression a great deal. A lot of relevant Scripture is organized and presented in a helpful way. The questions for reflection are insightful and helped me work through how I was thinking and feeling. The sins covered in each chapter are also never presented without hope, and the sins discussed are comprehensive in terms of those that can exacerbate depression. That being said, I would not recommend this book to someone in the throes of severe depression, as the author’s tone is surprisingly less than gentle in the beginning.
As for the second part of the book, the research done to make the argument that mental illness may not be physical at all at its core is not very extensive. The argument is also not defended in a very academic manner, lapsing into conspiracy theory territory a couple of times. That being said, the author does raise an interesting and important point and has some convincing points to back it up. She definitely made me think twice about the extensive use of the DSM-5 and the current practice of quickly prescribing antidepressants without much testing beforehand. Sometimes, it’s important to hear a counterargument, regardless of how thoroughly constructed it may be when it’s first heard.
Concerning the first part of the book, it personally helped me in my mild-to-moderate depression a great deal. A lot of relevant Scripture is organized and presented in a helpful way. The questions for reflection are insightful and helped me work through how I was thinking and feeling. The sins covered in each chapter are also never presented without hope, and the sins discussed are comprehensive in terms of those that can exacerbate depression. That being said, I would not recommend this book to someone in the throes of severe depression, as the author’s tone is surprisingly less than gentle in the beginning.
As for the second part of the book, the research done to make the argument that mental illness may not be physical at all at its core is not very extensive. The argument is also not defended in a very academic manner, lapsing into conspiracy theory territory a couple of times. That being said, the author does raise an interesting and important point and has some convincing points to back it up. She definitely made me think twice about the extensive use of the DSM-5 and the current practice of quickly prescribing antidepressants without much testing beforehand. Sometimes, it’s important to hear a counterargument, regardless of how thoroughly constructed it may be when it’s first heard.
June 17, 2017
Hard core truth! love, love, love it!! I've lived the world's lies and am being transformed by God's truth and power. I am excited to see what God does as I use this book to lead a care group at church for women with depression and anxiety.
January 22, 2019
Excellent! Bringing hope into a place of darkness, the human heart. Section 2 was excellent as well. Showing the theories and treatments concerning depression have no evidence to support them. Once again, God's word stand as authority.
April 1, 2016
In Seeing Depression Through the Eyes of Grace, Julie Ganschow leads the depressed person from despair in living to joy in Christ. While she incorporates practical action, she focuses intensely on the heart and mind underlying that practical action, consistently drawing the reader to a right view of, and relationship to, God. Nine chapters drill down on heart issues like anger, pride, self-pity, guilt, etc. Along the way, clearly marked call-outs offer numerous heart-searching questions that help process the information. Besides leading a woman in self-evaluation, the questions make profitable discussion questions in counseling, whether formal or in casual discussion with a friend. Those chapters are capped with one on the joy that comes from union with Christ. The latter part of the book provides an update on the latest trends in psychology regarding the chemical imbalance theory in relation to depression. Both the depressed person and the counselor will find this book well worth reading.
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