The Annual Guide to Biblical Counseling Resources
Today’s post is an excerpt from a 115-page PDF with an annotated list of nearly 500 biblical counseling resources, organized by topic:
The Annual Guide to Biblical Counseling Resources: Truth for Life, 2018 Edition
Almost every week someone emails me, sends me a text, posts to me on Facebook, leaves me a Twitter private message, or asks me in person:
“Bob, could you recommend a couple of counseling resources for __________?”
With The Annual Guide to Biblical Counseling Resources, I’ve finally carved out the time to produce a comprehensive answer to that important question. You can receive a PDF copy in your in-box for just $5.00 by clicking here. Or, visit this shortened link: http://bit.ly/RPMbcGuide.
Today’s post provides links and a brief summary description for 8 Biblical Counseling Resources on Fear, Panic Attacks, and Worry.
Fear: 1 Biblical Counseling Booklet on Fear
When I Am Afraid: A Step by Step Guide Away from Fear and Anxiety, by Ed Welch
You know how anxiety and fear feels—your stomach drops, your neck tightens, your whole body tenses—but do you know what to do when anxiety fills your days and troubles your nights? You’ve probably already tried a few strategies, like denial or working harder, and noticed that they aren’t a permanent solution. If you are tired of dealing with anxiety and worry on your own, then When I Am Afraid is for you. As you go through each set of meditations by Ed Welch, anxiety will gradually yield to hope, peace, and rest. Of course, this is a lifelong process, but going through this devotional guide, either on your own or with a small group, will kick-start the process and begin lifelong change.
Fear: 3 Biblical Counseling Books on Fear
Running Scared: Fear, Worry, and the God of Rest, by Ed Welch
In Running Scared, Ed 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.
Courage: Fighting Fear with Fear, by Wayne Mack and Joshua Mack
From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible tells us to fear God, but our lives show where our true fears lie. Sinful, controlling fear cripples us spiritually: we’re afraid to obey or trust God, and we worry more about what others think of us than what God thinks. Throw off the covers and embrace the fear that is good for you—the fear of God that will give you true courage in every situation. This book can be used for individual growth and development, for group study, or for homework assignments for those in counseling.
The Fear Factor: What Satan Doesn’t Want You to Know, by Wayne Mack and Joshua Mack
God knows the debilitating effect fear has on His people. In this powerful Bible study, authors Wayne and Joshua Mack show that by thinking the same way as an unbeliever you’re imprisoned by misplaced faith. By guiding you through God’s Word they help you realize the resources that are available to you in Christ.
Panic Attacks: 1 Biblical Counseling Booklet on Panic Attacks
Anxiety and Panic Attacks: Trusting God When You’re Afraid, by Jocelyn Wallace
Suffering from anxiety and panic attacks can feel incapacitating. One minute you feel fine, and the next your heart is pounding, your mind is racing, and your stomach is clenching. Sometimes it even feels like you might be having a heart attack. The Bible says, be anxious for nothing, but that feels impossible when you’re even becoming afraid of being afraid! Thankfully, you have a God who does not leave you alone in your fear and instead uses it to reveal His great love for you. With helpful, practical guidance, experienced counselor Jocelyn Wallace helps you understand the roots of your anxiety and see how Christ meets you in your struggle and provides everything you need to begin to address it.
Worry: 1 Biblical Counseling Booklet on Worry
Worry: Pursuing a Better Path to Peace, by David Powlison
Do I have any real friends? Will I ever find a spouse? If I do find one, will he or she be faithful? Will we be able to have kids? What about my health? There’s always something to worry about. David Powlison recognizes that we have good reason to worry about things. But he assures us that we have much better reasons not to worry. Anxiety is a universal human experience, and we need to approach it with a plan. What do you do when anxieties take over your life? Powlison describes a six-point game plan.
Worry: 2 Biblical Counseling Books on Worry
Living Without Worry: How to Replace Anxiety with Peace, by Tim Lane
Worry is an extremely common yet unchallenged problem, and many people don’t know how to practically stop worrying, even if they know they need to. This warm and pastoral book by Tim Lane helps readers to see when godly concern turns into sinful worry, and how Scripture can be used to cast our concerns upon the Lord. Christians will discover how to replace anxiety with peace, freeing them to live life to the full.
Mindscape: What to Think About Instead of Worrying, by Timothy Witmer
Each day, we struggle to pull our thoughts away from our worries, fears, frustrations, and desires. When we get stuck, it’s not exactly easy to fixate on whatever is true, noble, right and pure. We are profoundly aware that our worries have negative consequences for our bodies, minds, and relationships. But like most real people with real problems, our thoughts keep swirling around the same old issues. Mindscape builds a practical action plan for changing your mental landscape and your life based on Paul’s rich exhortation in Philippians 4:8. Author Tim Witmer draws from thirty years of experience in helping worried people apply Scripture to their lives to present a clear, biblical, and deeply pastoral guide to replacing worry with a new way of thinking.
Coming Next
Look for our next resource post, 12 Biblical Counseling Resources on Depression and Bi-Polar Disorder.
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Post #1: 8 Biblical Counseling Resources on Anger
Post # 2: 7 Biblical Counseling Resources on Anxiety
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