I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die

I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die
Author: Sarah J. Robinson
Publisher: WaterBrook
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2021-05-11
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0593193539

A compassionate, shame-free guide for your darkest days “A one-of-a-kind book . . . to read for yourself or give to a struggling friend or loved one without the fear that depression and suicidal thoughts will be minimized, medicalized or over-spiritualized.”—Kay Warren, cofounder of Saddleback Church What happens when loving Jesus doesn’t cure you of depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts? You might be crushed by shame over your mental illness, only to be told by well-meaning Christians to “choose joy” and “pray more.” So you beg God to take away the pain, but nothing eases the ache inside. As darkness lingers and color drains from your world, you’re left wondering if God has abandoned you. You just want a way out. But there’s hope. In I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die, Sarah J. Robinson offers a healthy, practical, and shame-free guide for Christians struggling with mental illness. With unflinching honesty, Sarah shares her story of battling depression and fighting to stay alive despite toxic theology that made her afraid to seek help outside the church. Pairing her own story with scriptural insights, mental health research, and simple practices, Sarah helps you reconnect with the God who is present in our deepest anguish and discover that you are worth everything it takes to get better. Beautifully written and full of hard-won wisdom, I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die offers a path toward a rich, hope-filled life in Christ, even when healing doesn’t look like what you expect.

The Suicidal Christian: The Battle is the mind

The Suicidal Christian: The Battle is the mind
Author: Marisa McClinton
Publisher: Marisa McClinton
Total Pages: 69
Release: 2015-08-29
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1515182800

The Battle is the Mind: The Suicidal Christian is an intimate account of the personal battle between the mental and the spiritual. The spirit of depression has no favor amongst men and it is often looked upon as a flaw within the human existence. As a Christian, there is an expectancy to walk, speak, work, and live our everyday lives in overwhelming joy; but the Lord explained that he didn’t promise the road to be easy; he promised it to be worth it. The suicidal Christian was written under the thumb of depression, in the presence of the Holy Ghost, and in the protection of the Lord of hosts. This outpouring of emotional influx goes deep into descriptive explanation of how a saved, sanctified, and filled with the Holy Ghost Christian may be influenced by the spirit of depression while at the same time being covered by the blood of Jesus. Depression is a battle that we all walk the fine lines of, but I hope with my story, it won’t be left a scar that we are ashamed to reveal.

Fear Gone Wild

Fear Gone Wild
Author: Kayla Stoecklein
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2020-09-08
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1400217687

A pastor's wife's shattering yet ultimately hopeful story of her husband's death by suicide, her journey to understand mental illness, and the light she found in the darkness. On August 25, 2018, Kayla Stoecklein lost her husband, Andrew--megachurch pastor of Inland Hills Church in Chino, California--to suicide. In the wake of the tragedy, she embarked on a brave journey to better understand his harrowing battle with mental illness and, ultimately, to overcome the stigma of suicide. Fear Gone Wild is her intimate account of all that led to that tragic day, including her husband's panic attacks and debilitating bouts of anxiety and depression. Despite their deep faith in God and the countless prayers of many believers, Andrew was never healed of his illness. Turning to Scripture for answers, she discovered that God uses wilderness experiences to prepare His children--including Jesus--for his greater purpose and to work miracles inside our souls. With a clear-eyed acknowledgment of how misguided and misinformed she was about mental illness, Kayla Stoecklein shares her story in hopes that anyone walking through the wilderness of mental illness will be better equipped for the journey and will learn to put their hope in Jesus through it all.

Spirit Wars

Spirit Wars
Author: Kris Vallotton
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2012-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1441270167

You know the battle is raging--but are you fighting the right enemy? Just as enemies fought Joshua in the Promised Land, and Nehemiah faced opposition as he rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem, our enemy will fight us as we approach the spiritual terrain God has promised us. Most Christians retreat at the first sign of conflict because they fail to recognize the true nature of the battle. But you can prevail in freedom and joy. Sharing his deeply personal story of demonic bondage, torment and ultimate deliverance, pastor and bestselling author Kris Vallotton turns the idea of spiritual warfare as we know it on its head. He reveals the diabolical lies and strategies of the enemy--attacks and traps so subtle and deceptive that we may find our souls and hearts imprisoned without even knowing it. No more! Now you can win the invisible battle against sin and the enemy. Victory is within your grasp. Will you take hold? "It is with great excitement that I recommend this book to you, knowing that fruit will increase until Jesus gets His full reward."--Bill Johnson, author, When Heaven Invades Earth and The Essential Guide to Healing, senior pastor, Bethel Church, Redding, California

Suicidal Christians

Suicidal Christians
Author: Nita Tarr
Publisher:
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2013-10-10
Genre: Depressed persons
ISBN: 9781782801610

An explosive autobiographical self help book offering Bible based practical advice to anyone suffering from depression, abuse, stress, addiction, chronic pain, PTSD, low self esteem and relationship difficulties. Not only for people contemplating suicide but for anyone struggling and for those who counsel them.

Ending the Pain

Ending the Pain
Author: Lindsey Gendke
Publisher:
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2016
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780816361144

The Spirit of Python

The Spirit of Python
Author: Jentezen Franklin
Publisher: Charisma Media
Total Pages: 255
Release: 2013
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1621362205

New York Times best-selling author Jentezen Franklin is back with a message that will inspire you to break free and reclaim a life of passion, purpose, and praise.

The Battled Christian, Dead at the Cross

The Battled Christian, Dead at the Cross
Author: Marisa McClinton
Publisher: Marisa McClinton
Total Pages: 89
Release: 2014-01-21
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 0615946119

The battled Christian, dead at the cross: the journey of the suicidal Woman of God is a compelling continuation of author Marisa McClinton’s first best seller The Suicidal Christian: the battle is the mind. This literary journey includes her discovery, her battle, and her victory with depressive disorder and suicidal tendency while walking in the eyes of the Lord Jesus Christ and the works of the church. She writes from a firsthand account about the battle with depression and suicide while grooming and growing closer with the Lord. She is a saved and sanctified woman of God who has served on many ministries and has developed a strong sense of awareness to the purpose and works concerning the Lord. This book dives deeper into the topic of depression in the church and the correlation between the mental disorder and demon possession.

How to Battle Depression and Suicidal Thoughts

How to Battle Depression and Suicidal Thoughts
Author: Ray Comfort
Publisher:
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2017-08-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781933591285

Depression and suicide aren't just a worldwide epidemic, they also hit home. With over 350 million people suffering from depression and an estimated 1 million Americans attempting suicide each year, most of us have been affected by this terrible plague--or perhaps struggle with it ourselves. How can we help those who feel they have no hope? In this moving fictional account, a caring bystander tries to convince a suicidal young man that his life has value and he has much to live for. Through their conversation, you will discover why we all have great worth, everyone has a reason and purpose for living, no situation is ever hopeless, and suicide is never a good option. Whether you want to be able to share these truths with others, or you need to hear them yourself, this impactful book will offer a lasting cure for this growing epidemic. Includes helpful, hope-filled sidebars from the world's best Counselor.