Author: Wayne Mack

Subtitle:

Dealing with the Blues of Depression & Loneliness

Depression has been called the common cold of mental ailments. This book addresses a problem that nearly everyone faces at some time in their lives. If you are not facing it now, you know someone who is. Since it is so common, it is important to know how to deal with it as God intended. Seeking God's wisdom for life's problems means searching for it in Scripture.

Out of the Blues presents a distinctly biblical perspective that will accurately
- Define and describe depression.
- Describe the dynamics of depression and how it develops.
- Present a biblical solution to the problem.
- Outline causes and the solution to the blues caused by loneliness.

The Q and A section about depression and loneliness, as well as additional notes for the counselor, make this a great resource for anyone seeking to help or be helped in fighting this dark enemy.

About the author:

Wayne A. Mack (1935–2025) was the author of more than two dozen books on biblical counseling and practical Christian life issues. He founded Strengthening Ministries Training Institute, a certified training center of ACBC International, and served for years as the director of ACBC Africa. Over the course of his long career, he counseled and taught at CCEF (Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation), served as chairman of the biblical counseling department at The Master’s University and Seminary in California, and was a board member of NANC (now the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors) and FIRE (Fellowship of Independent Reformed Evangelicals).  

His books include Strengthening Your Marriage; Your Family God’s Way; Preparing for Marriage God’s Way; Sweethearts for A Lifetime; and A Homework Manual for Biblical Living, Volumes 1 and 2.