ReNew: Breaking Free from Negative Thinking, Anxiety, and Depression

Renew is a thought provoking, wealth of information on ways to improve your mood. It is definitely a Christian based approach with lots of scripture. Julie Winters gives down to earth advice that is easy to understand. Thankfully, I do not feel I suffer from depression, but it is very difficult for anyone not to have negative thoughts in the world we live in today. I live in an area that was deeply effected by hurricane Harvey and you can feel the sadness of so many people in desperate situations. I loved the book and it is one I will read again. I intend to incorporate some of the ideas in my day to day life. I know they will make me a more pleasant person to be around. I understood the reviewer's feelings about the victim being blamed for depression. The author clearly stated that anyone with depression should seek medical advice and that factors such as a chemical imbalance could be the cause. I really admire people who lift your mood when they enter a room, but I also feel for those who are suffering with a condition like depression that is not visible to the eye but still debilitating.

I recently finished this book and man it was good! I thought a book on mental wellness and contentment would be good to read as I started another season with a newborn (I don't do well relying on people for help, being stuck to the couch healing/nursing while chores pile up, and handling pain that I can't or shouldn't just push through like I do my migraines). This book was just perfect. You don't have to struggle with depression to gain so much from this book. Contentment, peace, renewal of the mind, and joy... this book is more than just a read-and-forget book, too -- there's action points, application, journaling prompts. I highly recommend this book!

I will read this book many times over the course of my life. The word shapes in these pages are a constant reminder of the wonder of the gift of life along with our connection to the greatest force in the universe. This book can change everything....

Well written, easy to read and solid truths for daily life. The action points at the end of each chapter are helpful and contemplative. I read a chapter each day and ask the Lord to renew my mind and heart with these tools for action. After losing my husband of 41 years to Early Onset Alzheimer's, I have lost my joy to anxiety, fear and sadness. This book is a treasure chest of wisdom and knowledge that is helping me get it back. Thank you, Julie Winter for writing this book!

I LOVED this book! By far the best self help book I have ever read. This has helped me deal with things I’ve been having trouble with my entire life and I feel as if I am finally set free and finally understand the power I have through Jesus and how I can apply Christianity to my life in a real and practical way. This book was life changing for me and truly a blessing!

My church had a seminar on anxiety and depression and this was the book they had us purchase. This book brought so much peace to my life! I ended up getting my daughter a copy when she was suffering from postpartum and it helped her as well. All glory to the most High. Truly a blessing!

Probably the most helpful book I've read on taking control of anxiety and depression. Julie Winter presents a most comprehensive Bible-based guide for those who struggle with these paralyzing maladies. Since I'm a DIY person after I'm shown strategies for utilizing improvement tools, I'll use this book as a reference. I was blind to the myriad promises in the Word that were written and preserved for everyone--very encouraging.

When I first picked up this book I was looking for answers about depression, and the book has that, but it also has good, solid advice on how our minds work to embrace God and goodness in our lives. It talks about root problems, thinking patterns, taking thoughts captive, and the relationship between thoughts and feelings. This book is transformative in nature and will lead you down the path to wholeness and restoration in principles that are live-giving and healthy and godly.

I wasn't sure what to expect from this book and that is probably the best way to come to read any book like this, preconceived thought can always rob Utd of blessings, healing or just plain joy. But that's Julie's job to explain and she does have a great gift to do that. I had been taught for many years that to take a paracetamol for a head ache was a sign of a lack of faith, there is so much advice out there that to find a book like this is a gift from GOD. The title on the cover tells you what you need to know before you start to read so all i can add is to say that i have found this book a great help and a strong place to put my trust and foot on to move forward. Thanks Julie you make a difference.

Excellent book & good service

Very good helpful book,based on Biblical truth with good practical advice.I would recommend it.

This book provided me with so many great biblical insights along with psychological explanations. It really helped to change my mind and habits.

This book is for anyone wanting to be equipped and enlightened around severe mental and emotional hardship.Great medical experience and spiritual understanding applied in a coherent and personal style.