Jars of Clay

Globally, we’ve never been more anxious. Statistics for those seeking help for anxiety are rising rapidly and countless more individuals battle day after day feeling isolated and alone. Maybe you’re one of them.

If so, then this timely and helpful book on anxiety is for you. Writing both to those desperately seeking peace for themselves and for those seeking to help others, Chartered psychologist and experienced counsellor Catherine Haddow speaks truth to calm our fearful minds and hearts.

Catherine helps us to understand how anxiety operates in our bodies at a physical and spiritual level. She then unpacks how the treasure of the gospel can alter our experience of anxiety, pointing to how God’s promises penetrate our struggles.

There is another better way to contend with our anxieties. Ultimately, deep and lasting peace can be found, not in a process, but in the person of Jesus who meets us in our fear and brokenness.

'We are all “jars of clay”, frail and weak, each experiencing anxiety or supporting others as they struggle. Catherine shows anxiety for what it is, whether unseen and unspoken or diagnosed and known to others. Struggling personally or supporting others, this is a book to be read with much thought and prayer. With great insight, compassion and skill, Catherine helps us examine our hearts in the light of key Bible passages that re-orientate us to Christ and show how the apostle Paul responded to material, relational and health challenges. You will be helped to fight the thoughts that spiral downwards and slowly and carefully combat misplaced worship as you turn to the treasure we have in Christ and our citizenship in heaven. This is a timely, much-needed book which gives vital medicine for our hearts and minds that will impact us to live for God’s glory.’
– Elinor Magowan, FIEC Women’s Ministry Coordinator and
Pastor’s Wife, Carey Baptist Church, Reading