by Terry_Powell | Dec 25, 2023 | Depression and Faith
How much did you spend for Christmas this year? In 2022, on average, an individual in the United States dished out over $800 for Christmas gifts. If you included costs for extra food, decorations and travel, the cost of a typical person’s Christmas exceeded...
by Terry_Powell | Dec 21, 2023 | Depression and Faith |
It’s one of my favorite words in the Bible. In terms of significance, it’s right up there with grace, mercy, faith and cross. What is this word? It tells me what to do when I’m physically or emotionally exhausted. It offers a strategy when depression envelops me. This...
by Terry_Powell | Dec 10, 2023 | Depression and Faith |
When Stress and Depression Take “Merry” Out of Christmas Does stress badger you over the Christmas holidays? Do you need lots more time than you have left to accomplish the expected tasks and fulfill seasonal social obligations? Ever feel like you...
by Terry_Powell | Oct 23, 2023 | Church Leadership and Ministry, Depression and Faith
Pastors typically have a strong sense of calling to ministry. Many experience deep satisfaction in seeing lives change and knowing they’re investing in eternal realities. Yet serving as a pastor is more pressure-packed than church members realize. According to a...
by Terry_Powell | Oct 1, 2023 | Depression and Faith
Light-bearing Resources from Those Who Know the Darkness of Depression I’m encouraged by the spate of Christian books, blog posts and podcasts that speak to mental illness from a faith perspective. As recently as a couple of decades ago, you couldn’t find many...
