Breaking Free of OCD
My Battle With Mental Pain and How God Rescued Me
Published on 29. April 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
172 pages
978-1-63296-072-6 (ISBN)
Description
This autobiographical account by Houston Pastor Jeff Wells describes his struggle with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder during his adult years.
In 1978, Jeff finished second place in the Boston Marathon, two seconds behind Bill Rodgers. This marked the beginning of his battle with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. OCD affected every area of his life and caused so much pain – at times overwhelming anguish and torment for over 30 years.
In the spring of 2011, while Jeff was pastoring a large and thriving congregation, he reached his low point with mental disease and recognized how deeply he needed help. Out of desperation, he cried out to God and with the overwhelming prayer and support of his church, a few key friends and professionals, and especially with the love and support of his wife Gayle, Jeff details his journey to healing.
The book is honest and forthright, and will bring hope to the many people who struggle in silence with mental pain and to their families.
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Language
English
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
225 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-63296-072-6 (9781632960726)
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Person
Jeff Wells is the founding pastor of WoodsEdge Community Church in Spring, Texas. He and his wife Gayle founded WoodsEdge along with a handful of people in November, 1993. Jeff's desire is to see Houston become a city of God. He loves pastoring, especially leading, preaching, and mentoring young pastors. He is also the author of five books: The Great Verses (2015), Breaking Free of OCD (2016), Love: Revealing the Heart of God (2018), Unhurried Time With God (2019), and Soul on Fire: The Privilege of Preaching (2019). Jeff is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary where he earned the Master of Theology and Doctor of Ministry degrees. Jeff and Gayle met in Eugene, Oregon, where Jeff was serving in a church and running with Nike, and Gayle was working as a nurse. Jeff and Gayle have three children Sarah, Callie, and John Paul. Sarah is married to Michael Grenz, and they have three children. Callie is married to Paul Thomas, and they have three children. John Paul is married to Michelle, and they have three children. Jeff's hobbies include reading, running, and anything outdoors with his family.