A New Day
Why do I struggle with such anxiety?
Where can I go with my shame and despair?
Does my life have to be like this?
Emma Scrivener shares her personal journey of struggle and faith as a Christian battling control, insecurity, and desperation to prove her worth. This book moves beyond typical recovery guides by addressing the spiritual dimension, offering practical ways to apply gospel truths to real-life struggles. With honesty and relatable examples, Emma shows how Christ's sufficiency and the power of His Word and Spirit can bring transformation even when change seems impossible.
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A New Day
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The Christian gospel can speak hope into mental health issues and addictions.
What if God speaks to us in our mental health issues and messy addictions? What if help is nearer than we thought?
Can I break free from my eating disorder?
Why do I struggle with such anxiety?
Where can I go with my shame and despair?
Does my life have to be like this?
'I'm controlling and insecure and desperate to prove my own worth,' admits Emma Scrivener, and then goes on, 'I'm a Christian, but I don't always feel like it.'
There are lots of how-to books out there. In terms of the practicalities of recovery, they're brilliant. What they don't address is the spiritual dimension. However, even when writing about 'spiritual recovery', the author confesses that it's tempting to offer some sort of programme or strategy.
'But I don't think I've got one,' she says. What she does offer are practical suggestions for how to apply core gospel truths to practical circumstances.
With honesty and examples from real life (including her own), Emma connects with her reader. She shows how the gospel can speak to every heart and every addiction, equipping readers with confidence in Christ's sufficiency and the power of his Word and Spirit to bring change where change seems impossible.
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Brilliant. Packed with wise thoughts and advice. – Evangelicals Now
An invaluable resource. – Inspire Magazine
A remarkable and unique book… Emma writes with courage, pastoral sensitivity, and clear gospel conviction, offering hope for lasting change without judgement. – Mark Meynell, blogger and author
Emma’s humility, gentleness and confidence in God encourage readers to move from darkness to light. – Helen Thorne, Biblical Counselling UK
She shares her scars so readers can see their chains and rejoice in Christ-centred answers. – Rico Tice, Minister for Evangelism
Shows the gospel’s ability to connect gloriously with raw life, pain and need. – Joel
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781783594412
Publisher: Inter-Varsity Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 20 April 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Inter-Varsity Press
Audience: General / adult, Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 138.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 285g
Pages: 214
About the Author
Emma Scrivener was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, studied at Oxford University and worked in London. She speaks at national events, counsels those with self-harm issues and blogs at A New Name. Her first book, also A New Name, was shortlisted for a national award. Emma and Glen, an evangelist, live with their young daughter Ruby in Eastbourne, UK.
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