Strands of Light Seeing Hope in the Fog of Depression

by Lovejoy, Gary H.; Knopf, Gregory

• ISBN13: 9780830746095
• ISBN10: 0830746099
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-02-28
• Publisher: Regal

Summary

Having a strong Christian faith is certainly no guarantee against depression. But what if depression has a good purpose in Godrs"s plan? Strands of Light challenges readers to experience Godrs"s lessons through depression and to discover His divine purpose in the midst of emotional struggle. For the thousands of Christians struggling with the symptoms and effects of depression, here is the book that goes beyond finding a cure to demonstrate the positive results an experience with depression can have when we look for Godrs"s purposes in it. Authors Dr. Gary H. Lovejoy, a practicing psychologist and professor of psychology and religion, and Dr. Gregory Knopf, a family practice physician, integrate a sound theology with a professional assessment of the psychological dynamics of depression. They give readers a foundation for finding hope and purpose within their depression, and show how God can guide through the experience in a way that is as life changing as it is fulfilling of His loving purpose.

Author Biography

Dr. Gary H. Lovejoy has been a professor of psychology and a professor of religion at Mt. Hood Community College for 32 years and has had a private psychology practice for more than 27 years. His years of experience as a counselor have allowed him to work with individuals, couples and families dealing with depression and a host of other issues. Dr. Lovejoy speaks frequently at family camps, couples\u2019 retreats and college conferences and conducts seminars on depression. Dr. Gregory Knopf has been a family practice physician for 24 years and is the founder and clinic director of the Gresham-Troutdale Family Medical Clinic. A graduate of Oregon Health Sciences Medical School, he specializes in the treatment of depression.