Addictions
A Banquet in the Grave: Finding Hope in the Power of the Gospel

Very biblical description of addictions and how they can take over a person's life. The book uses the illustration of alcohol but frequently refers to other addictions making it clear that all addictions can be dealt with in the same way. Practical advice pointing people to the Bible as the source o......more

This is a great, biblically based book. As someone who struggles with food, I found this book helpful as I start to really think through my food issues. I listened to this on audible, but think it probably deserves a physical read through, in order to retain all the info. I think it’s a bit of a rea......more

A clear and thorough look at the issue of "addiction;" which is a modern term to describe enslavement to sin. Ed Welch does a tremendous job of explaining the biblical roots of addiction and laying out a framework for finding victory in Christ. This book would be helpful to any Christian who struggl......more

I struggled with this book. Anyone who has experience working with addicts or personal experience as an addict would cringe at the corny examples and conversations the author used. It feels as if the author did ample research but has very little personal experience and interaction. This may not be t......more

This was one of the books on our list of reading for the first phase of certification as biblical counselors. I appreciated that author Edward Welch offered both theological underpinnings for understanding addiction and also many practical considerations. He provides much scriptural insight, but als......more