SKU: 23874611520

When darkness seems my closest friend, Reflections On Life And Ministry With Depression

Sale price$12.15 Regular price$13.50
Save 10%

Pay in installments of $3.38 with ShopPay, AfterPay and Klarna

Shipping Estimate
USA
  • USA
  • CAN

Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Aug 13 - Aug 18

Promo Codes Available:

For Your Every Summer RSVP, with Code: SUMMER15

Description

When darkness seems my closest friend, Reflections On Life And Ministry With DepressionWhen Mark Meynell spoke in a central London church, more than 1,500 people hung on to his every word. What they couldn't have known was that their minister was terrified of being laid bare in public. Fear of shame and exposure is crippling, even if, as in Mark's case, the sufferer is innocent. And it's one of the most devastating elements of depression, although certainly not the only one. Mark invites us into the darkness of his cave. We relive

When Mark Meynell spoke in a central London church, more than 1,500 people hung on to his every word. What they couldn't have known was that their minister was terrified of being laid bare in public. Fear of shame and exposure is crippling, even if, as in Mark's case, the sufferer is innocent. And it's one of the most devastating elements of depression, although certainly not the only one. Mark invites us into the darkness of his cave. We relive significant moments from boarding school, Uganda, Berli, and London. We visit the Psalms, Job, and The Pilgrim's Progress. If you're after neat conclusions and a fair-weather faith, this is not for you. This book serves up gritty reality and raw honesty, but also the heartfelt hope that the author's brokenness "can somehow contribute to another person's integration" and "inspire their clinging while beset by darkness or fog or blizzards."

Publisher: IVP
Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9781783596508

______________

Mark Meynell is director for Langham Preaching and Langham Partnership (Europe and Caribbean). For nine years he worked on the senior ministry team at All Souls Langham Place, London. Previously he had been involved in student ministry and taught biblical studies at a seminary in Kampala, Uganda. He is married to Rachel and they have two teenage children.

______________

Profound, unusual and very personal . . . demonstrates the extraordinary relevance and power of the Bible in helping us to connect our often mysterious and confusing experiences to God’s bigger story. Mark’s creative appendix of music, books, poetry, websites and blogs, which have helped him survive his “cave”, is invaluable. Richard Winter

Shipping Notes
  • Free Standard Shipping on $100+ Orders to the USA.
  • Except Preorder products are shipped in 48 hours.
  • Delivery to the USA:
  1. Standard Shipping : 3-10 business days
  • If time is of the essence, please consider selecting expedited delivery for faster service.
Exchange/Return Notes
  • We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
  • Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
  • To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
  • Please click here for more details>>> Return & Exchange Policy
SKU: 23874611520

Discover Niche Categories That Outsell

Top-Converting Item to Boost Your Average Order

4.7 ★★★★★
Based on 21 reviews
Sort
Highest Rating
Newest First
Oldest First
Product Reviews
S
Verified Purchase
sandra
Whiting, US
★★★★★ 4
Good quality
Color: Grey, Size: Queen
Stays frim. Great for visitors when they spend the night. Easy to store.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2026
S
Verified Purchase
Susan Vergnani
Belleville, US
★★★★★ 5
Comfortable folding mattress
Color: Grey, Size: Twin
Thickness is great, very comfortable. Adult grandson uses it when he sleeps over. Would recommend it.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2026
S
Verified Purchase
Seeker
Omaha, US
★★★★★ 5
More Comfortable than an Airbed
Color: light gray, Size: cot
I purchased this 4-inch foam floor mattress for when grandchildren stay over. This is my 2nd one, since zi have 2 grandchildren. I don't have room for beds or bunk beds, but I have a space where I can store these. I slept on it myself several nights in a row when I had company and I found it to be much better than sleeping on an air bed. I purchased mattress covers and fitted sheets that fit the exact dimensions of the mattress and I am happy to be able to provide a perfect sleeping setup for my 2 grandchildren! If you have a place to store the mattress when it's folded (25 inches high, 31 inches wide, 12 inches deep) I recommend a 4-inch thick foam floor mattress over an air bed. In my home it is the perfect solution! Follow all the directions for allowing the mattress to reach its full thickness. It is vacuum packed and needs several hours (almost 2 days) to expand.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2026
S
Verified Purchase
Susan Barnes
Port Orchard, US
★★★★★ 1
Blow up beds are better
Color: Grey, Size: Queen
Blow up beds are better. These are barely thicker than a sleeping bag.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2025
R
Verified Purchase
Richard Holman
Alexandria, US
★★★★★ 5
Comfortable
Color: Grey, Size: Single
Wife uses it every day and loves it.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2026

recommand products