TERRY POWELL
Penetrating the Darkness
Helping Christians find support and hope to live a joy-filled life.

TERRY POWELL
Penetrating the Darkness
Helping Christians find support and hope to live a joy-filled life.
“Though I dwell in darkness, the Lord is a light for me”
Micah 7:8.
Can vibrant Christian faith and depression coexist?
I’m all-too-familiar with the nemesis of depression. During decades of ministry in churches and as a university professor, I’ve experienced recurring bouts of deep despondency, sometimes without a cause I could identify.
I’m a fragile, desperate, bloodied soldier of Christ who marches with a limp. Yet by God’s grace, I’m still engaged in the battle helping despondent Christians find the support and hope needed to live a more joyful, fruitful life.
WRITING COACH
My writing experience includes 18 traditionally published books and scores of published articles for publications such as Just Between Us, Discipleship Journal and Arizona.
I combine written evaluative comments with a phone consultation so you’ll absorb insights to help with your next project, not just the one we're working on together.
Let me help make your writing the best it can be.
DEPRESSION
I openly share my struggle with depression, sharing my insights and how I have experienced God's grace in the midst of it.
PULPIT SUPPLY
Licensed and active in the Presbyterian Church in America, I have served and preached in a broad range of denominations.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING
I train Bible teachers and small group leaders, and also assist church leaders with ministry strategies.
Oh God, I'm Dying!
How God Redeems Pain for Our Good and His Glory
Serve Strong
Penetrating Encouragement to Sustain God's Servants
Now That's a Good Question!
How to Lead Quality Bible Discussions
Learning to Trust
Discovering the Walk of Faith
FROM THE BLOG
Encouragement for Teachers & Bible Study Leaders
Do you teach a Bible class for children, youth or adults? Do you lead a small group Bible study in your home? Do you teach Bible in a Christian school? Do you get to know unbelievers and boldly, but winsomely, share the gospel with them? Is preaching an integral...
The Scandalous Grace of Forgiveness
Have you ever thought, "Christ couldn't possibly forgive what I've done!"? Do you still feel guilty over a sin you repented of years ago? Is it difficult to forgive yourself, even though you acknowledge Christ's forgiveness? As a Christ-follower, do you engage in...
Is God Only Good When He Does What We Want?
The speaker offered a brief testimony before delivering his Bible message. "This week, a driver failed to yield the right of way to my wife and rammed into her head-on. But neither she nor the other driver were badly hurt. It could have been disastrous! Isn't God...