A Certain Brightness: Bible Devotions for Troubled Times

Philippa Ruth Wilson has blogged about Jesus and depression at A Certain Brightness for 5 years. She holds a BA in theology, an MA in creative writing, and teaches English to Cardiff teenagers. Outside of the classroom, you will find her charity shop bargain-hunting, writing her novel or having a nap.

Endorsements:

"In the darkest of days, sometimes all we can consume is a few morsels at a time. A Certain Brightness provides just that - morsels of gospel truth. This devotional is written for the weary and down-trodden. It is a gentle and quiet whisper that cuts into the cacophony of our minds, reminding us of the One who loves us most."
--Christina Fox, Counselor, retreat speaker and author

"A wonderful and refreshing treat, written out of personal experience of loss and depression. These five-word biblical truths and Philippa's thoughtful meditations provide bite-sized nourishment and encouragement for dark times. A book to be savoured slowly and reread."
--John Wyatt, Author of Matters of Life and Death

"This book helpfully distils profound gospel-centred thoughts into accessible daily devotionals. It will help anyone facing trials and darker seasons of life to cling to Jesus (or rather, and more wonderfully, to see how Jesus clings on to them)."
--Scott and Cathy Thomson , Gospel Centred Parenting

"Readers in the midst of hardship - those seasons when it's so taxing to read and process - will especially appreciate how Philippa presents comforting truths from Scripture in five short words. I'm making a list of friends and counselees who will love this book, confident it will help them feel embraced and strengthened by the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort."
--Janice M. Cappucci, Biblical Counselor and author

"This is a lovely book. Pastoral, sensitive and full of wisdom, it offers comfort and companionship to those who are struggling. I've been blessed and encouraged by it. I am thankful to Philippa for sharing from her own experiences and for reminding me of the God who shines brightest in the dark. "
--Emma Scrivener, Blogger at emmascrivener.net and author of A New Name and A New Day