Best Christian books for anxiety & depression
Christian books on worry, fear, anxiety, and depression. These are not a substitute for professional care.
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”1 Peter 5:7
Some of the most widely read Christian books for anxiety & depression are Where's your Jesus now? by Karen Spears Zacharias, The Anxiety Cure by Archibald D. Hart, Living courageously by Joyce Meyer. GospelShelf lists 79 titles for this situation from Lutheran, Catholic, Reformed, Baptist, and other publishers, and each one is tagged by tradition so you can choose what fits your church.
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Where's your Jesus now?Karen Spears Zachariaswidely published (8 editions); Non-denominational publisher (Zondervan)
The Anxiety CureArchibald D. Hartrated 4.0/5 by 2 Open Library readers; widely published (2 editions)
Living courageouslyJoyce Meyerwidely published (7 editions); Non-denominational publisher (FaithWords)
Crossing Myself: A Story of Spiritual RebirthGreg Garrettrated 2.0/5 by 1 Open Library reader; widely published (4 editions)
HonestlySheila Walshwidely published (6 editions); Non-denominational publisher (Zondervan)More: all 79 titles, by tradition
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- Intimate friendship with God: through understanding the fear of the Lord
- Breaking Intimidation: How to Overcome Fear and Release the Gifts of God in Your Life
- Draw close to the fire
- The fear of the Lord: discover the key to intimately knowing God
- Breaking free from depression
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Questions people ask
What Christian book helps with anxiety & depression?
Some of the most widely read Christian books for anxiety & depression are Where's your Jesus now? by Karen Spears Zacharias, The Anxiety Cure by Archibald D. Hart, Living courageously by Joyce Meyer. GospelShelf lists 79 titles for this situation from Lutheran, Catholic, Reformed, Baptist, and other publishers, and each one is tagged by tradition so you can choose what fits your church.
Are there anxiety & depression books for my church tradition?
Yes. Titles here come from these traditions: Reformed, Baptist, Methodist, Anglican, Pentecostal, Non-denominational. Use the tradition filter or the lists below. Tags are assigned by publisher.
What does the Bible say about this?
1 Peter 5:7: "Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you." (KJV). Christian books on worry, fear, anxiety, and depression. These are not a substitute for professional care.
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