by Terry_Powell | May 25, 2022 | Christian Living in the Trenches, Depression and Faith
A story revealing a vital biblical principle for handling conflict in relationships Scene 1: Ryan’s Steakhouse, Columbia, South Carolina Late 1980s Dolly and I sat across the table from Bob and Nancy (not their real names), a winsome couple from our...
by Terry_Powell | May 2, 2022 | Christian Living in the Trenches, Church Leadership and Ministry, Depression and Faith |
Do you recall a time when unrestrained joy filled your soul to the brim? Who or what generated such exuberance? Have you gleaned a truth from God’s Word that burst through your mind, flooding your heart to such extent that you cried aloud with joy and uttered...
by Terry_Powell | Apr 22, 2022 | Christian Living in the Trenches, Depression and Faith |
Have you experienced severe suffering and pain that wasn’t a direct consequence of a mistake you made or a sinful choice? When you are hurting, what insights about God, gleaned from His Word, provide the most sustenance? Have you ever struggled to reconcile how...
by Terry_Powell | Mar 30, 2022 | Christian Living in the Trenches, Depression and Faith
Who do you most rely on for speaking God’s truth into your mind and heart? Is it a loyal, but honest, accountability partner? A dedicated pastor who studies diligently for every sermon he delivers? A best-selling author who feeds your soul through his or her...
by Terry_Powell | Mar 11, 2022 | Christian Living in the Trenches, Depression and Faith |
A biblical strategy for alleviating depression or discouragement. When we are hurting, whether it is debilitating physical pain or emotional affliction, such as severe depression, we are self-centered. When depression envelops me, I usually think of others only in...
