“Even if medication relieves some of the burden of depression, it may be functioning like aspirin. That is, it takes away some… — Edward T. Welch Depression Copy Share Image
“Fear” in the biblical sense is a much broader word. It includes being afraid of someone, but it extends to holding someone… — Edward T. Welch Copy Share Image
“Some hopeless people who anticipate only death cite Scripture that says “I desire to depart and be with Christ” (Phil. 1:23). But… — Edward T. Welch Death Copy Share Image
“Depression ... involves a complete absence: absence of affect, absence of feeling, absence of response, absence of interest. The pain you feel in… — Edward T. Welch Clinical depression Copy Share Image
“Aren’t most diets, even when they are ostensibly under the heading of “health,” dedicated to impressing others? The desire for the “praise… — Edward T. Welch Health Copy Share Image
“Through our struggles and pain, we are being offered perseverance, the character of God. Hardships are intended to give us a spiritual… — Edward T. Welch Perseverance Copy Share Image
“Jesus freely placed your interest above his own. His desire was to elevate your status; in the process he lowered his own.… — Edward T. Welch Jesus Copy Share Image
“Think about the nature of depression. Life is turned inward. You already have a sense that, for all practical purposes, God is… — Edward T. Welch Depression Copy Share Image
“Notice how those who have medicated away their hardships with illegal drugs, alcohol, or sex can seem immature. They may look forty-five,… — Edward T. Welch Adolescent Copy Share Image
“When we first listen to depression, we find that the misery is consuming. It doesn’t point anywhere or say anything. It just… — Edward T. Welch Depression Copy Share Image
“1. We fear people because they can expose and humiliate us. 2. We fear people because they can reject, ridicule, or despise… — Edward T. Welch Codependency Copy Share Image
“People who have experienced war have learned to accept the trials and sufferings of life. Among many wise, older citizens in American… — Edward T. Welch American society Copy Share Image
“One reason Christians respond positively to a needs psychology is that it takes people's pain seriously. However, this perspective can actually make… — Edward T. Welch Christianity Copy Share Image
“Since ancient times, people have bowed down to idols in the appearance of humility and contrition. But their goal wasn’t to be… — Edward T. Welch Copy Share Image
“It is possible that our present-day discussion about needs might be framed more by secular psychological theories than by Scripture. If this… — Edward T. Welch Jesus Copy Share Image
“Have you ever thought about Jesus’ physical appearance? If you think about the paintings, he was a relatively handsome Dutchman. But if… — Edward T. Welch Copy Share Image
“There are more subtle ways we can contribute to depression too. For example, our misguided beliefs might lead us to think that… — Edward T. Welch Depression Copy Share Image
“Holy means God cannot be compared to anyone else. He certainly cannot be likened to the worst person you know. He cannot… — Edward T. Welch God Copy Share Image
“We must hate the evil and ungodly assumptions of the world, we must hate our own sinful nature, and we must hate… — Edward T. Welch Body of christ Copy Share Image
“To look to Christ to meet our perceived psychological needs is to Christianize our lusts. We are asking God to give us… — Edward T. Welch Asking god Copy Share Image
“Part of the depressive syndrome is that you are immensely loyal to your interpretation of yourself and your world. If God says… — Edward T. Welch Copy Share Image
“The fear of man is no respecter of persons. It might be called codependency by adults, peer pressure with teens, and shyness… — Edward T. Welch Children Copy Share Image
