by Terry_Powell | May 6, 2018 | Depression and Faith
Please…if you’re a young or middle-aged adult, don’t think this post is irrelevant to you. In what seems like the blink of an eye, Lord willing, you’ll eventually be classified an “older adult.” And you probably know an...
by Terry_Powell | Apr 27, 2018 | Depression and Faith
The Psalms are a lens through which I see a clearer picture of God: His power, sovereignty, compassion, and faithfulness to His people. The Psalms are also a mirror in which I see myself in the lives and words of the writers: my doubts, fears, weaknesses, sins, and...
by Terry_Powell | Apr 20, 2018 | Depression and Faith |
Talking to Myself–and Talking Back to Myself!–When Depressed What follows are snatches of verbal give-and-take I have had with myself in recent years, depicting the inner reality when despondency skews my thoughts and perspectives on life and daily...
by Terry_Powell | Apr 12, 2018 | Depression and Faith
You’re hurting. Though it’s in the middle of a sunny day, you walk in darkness. You think it’s hopeless to keep trying, or to keep praying. You’re discouraged about failure in a task, or in a relationship. It’s difficult to breathe due to...
by Terry_Powell | Apr 7, 2018 | Depression and Faith |
Two More Potential Dangers of Depression After decades of experiencing chronic depression, I’m intimately acquainted with the potential pitfalls. In my previous post, I identified two: *Depression Spawns Self-Centeredness *Depression Engenders Doubts...