Out of the Cave: Stepping into the Light when Depression Darkens What You See

Bestselling author and pastor Chris Hodges helps those struggling with depression find liberating solutions by drawing from the life of the prophet Elijah.Shame about the dark thoughts swirling in your mind. Guilt about how powerless you feel to overcome negative emotions. Alternating bouts of sadness and numbness. You might be asking, Should a Christian even be having these struggles?Depression is the number one health issue in the world today, yet those who suffer are still sometimes stigmatized--especially followers of Jesus. Many assume Gods peace, power, and protection should prevent us from ever feeling anxious, depressed, and afraid. But the Bible teaches otherwise, particularly in its depiction of the life of the Old Testament prophet Elijah.In Out of the Cave, bestselling author and pastor Chris Hodges uses Elijahs life to show us that everyone is susceptible to depression. Even when were walking closely with God, we can still stumble and get lost in the wilderness of tangled emotions. But we dont have to stay there, because we serve a God who meets us in the darkness. Out of the Cave helps us remove the stigma of depression and realize were not alone; understand the ways our temperament and view of God affect the way we handle depression; and learn a comprehensive approach to wellness&;mind, body, and soul&;from Elijahs journey.With his trademark blend of Bible-based wisdom, practical application, and vulnerability in sharing his personal struggles, Hodges explores the causes of depression we cant change, the contributors we can conquer, and offers transformative hope and spiritual power to help us win the battle.