J. P. Moreland - Finding Quiet: My Story of Overcoming Anxiety and the Practices that Brought Peace

I thank God for Finding Quiet. Here J. P. Moreland, a first-rate philosopher, provides us with wise and deeply personal insights into anxiety and depression. In doing so, he gives us a most useful understanding of the functioning of the human soul. I highly recommend Finding Quiet.

RICHARD J. FOSTER, author of Celebration of Discipline

Finding Quiet is a remarkable book. I am grateful that J. P. Moreland researched the topic of anxiety and depression so deeply and then shared his findings through his own story. His personal vulnerability is both encouraging and convicting. Whether you wrestle with anxiety and depression yourself or know someone who does, this book is full of wisdom and practical steps that make it an invaluable resource.

SEAN MCDOWELL, Biola University professor, speaker, author

Anxiety and depression are unfortunately far too common and can be highly severe, even life-threatening. J. P. Morelands book is a personal, vulnerable, and instructive guide from his own narrative to what has helped him and to what can make a difference to the reader. His biblical references are especially enlightening. Highly recommended.

DR. JOHN TOWNSEND, New York Times bestselling author of Boundaries and founder of the Townsend Institute for Leadership and Counseling

Heres a masterpiece of scholarship, transparency, compassion, and profound guidance for all who struggle with anxiety or depression. My friend J. P. Moreland courageously opens his life so you can move toward healing and hope. This book will be a blessed breakthrough for countless readers!

LEE STROBEL, New York Times bestselling author

J. P. Moreland is not only a leading philosopher; hes also a man who has seen sore affliction due to stress and anxiety. In light of his candid account of his recovery from two nervous breakdowns, J. P. explains how broken people can find peace and wholeness through counseling, meditation, prayer, and medication. As a philosopher, he makes a strong case for his positions. I found especially helpful his argument for Christians taking medications that help with depression and anxiety. But he is more than philosophical; hes pastoral. He uses his experience and research to help mend wounded people. In this, he is like Jesus, who was given a well-instructed tongue to know the word that sustains the weary (Isaiah 50:4). This book will help me find some of the joy and serenity Ive lost in recent years.

DOUGLAS GROOTHUIS, professor of philosophy at Denver Seminary and author of Walking through Twilight: A Wifes IllnessA Philosophers Lament

Dont be fooled by the title. Finding Quiet doesnt minimize depression one bit or offer superficial solutions. Its well-researched ideas combine depth and practicality, providing a path to surviveeven thrivein living in the fullness of God.

JAN JOHNSON, author of When the Soul Listens and coauthor of Renovation of the Heart in Daily Practice

Finding Quiet is a wide-ranging and remarkably helpful analysis of the causes and solutions for anxiety and depression. It draws on the findings of modern psychology, the timeless truths of the Bible, and the authors own personal struggle with anxiety to provide a multifaceted remedy that will give readers genuine hope for dealing with their own anxiety and depression or helping others who face these challenges.

WAYNE GRUDEM, research professor of theology and biblical studies at Phoenix Seminary

In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus repeatedly enjoins us not to be anxious (Matthew 6:2534). The apostle Paul reinforces this admonition when he writes, Do not be anxious about anything (Philippians 4:6). But how? Many of us feel powerless to banish anxiety from our lives. It just happens. And sometimes we find that the more we try to deal with it, the more anxiety we feel precisely because we cannot overcome it. In this practical, insightful, and immensely helpful book, J. P. Moreland imparts the wisdom he has acquired in his years of personal struggle with anxietyan integrative wisdom coming from the fields of neuroscience, psychology, psychiatry, medicine, and philosophy. He combines this with a set of biblical spiritual practices that make a profound difference in the quality of ones life. If you struggle with anxiety, this book will give you hope.

CLINTON E. ARNOLD, dean and professor of New Testament at Talbot School of Theology (Biola University)

Finding Quiet is a deeply moving, honest, and helpful resource. J. P. Moreland writes from his heart and out of his personal experiences about his own pathway back from anxiety and depression to peace and joy. Make no mistake, this philosopher is also a soulologist who has written a book that is holistic, practical, and a must-read for Christians who are experiencing anxiety and depression. Here you will find an excellent complement to the process of Christian counseling and psychotherapy.

GARY W. MOON, executive director of the Martin Institute for Christianity and Culture and Dallas Willard Center, Westmont College, and author of Becoming Dallas Willard: The Formation of a Philosopher, Teacher, and Christ Follower

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