CATEGORY: Depression and Faith
What If You Only Had One Year To Live?
Imagine you have one year to live. What difference would that knowledge make in how you live those 365 days? What would you do differently? What would you add to your schedule? What would escalate in importance? What would you drop from your daily or weekly...
Do You Forget To Remember?
If God whispered to you, "I am the God who______________," what would He be pointing to in your past that He's urging you to remember? Forgetfulness: A Threat to Vibrant Faith In multiple Old Testament books, this oft-repeated start of a sentence leaves an...
When Did The First Christmas Happen?
A Christmas Meditation that Will Encourage You and Inspire Worship When was Jesus really born? When did He die? Before I address those questions, I'll provide a context for considering the when. Why The First Christmas? At Christmas, we celebrate the...
What Would I Do Differently In How I’ve Handled Depression?
What untapped strategies for handling depression might have mitigated symptoms if only I had implemented them earlier in life? What decisions could have softened the intensity of symptoms or resulted in fewer episodes of depression? Here are my reflections. ...
4 Bible Promises that Help with My Depression
Does studying and memorizing promises in God's Word usually prevent the onset of a depressive episode? No. Does "preaching Bible promises" to myself suddenly cause the despondency to disappear? No. Can I throw a verse at this malady and "Poof!" my spirit...
Do You Want to Know the Power of God?
How does the power of God show? Recently, I watched a Facebook video showing extreme gyrations and fast dancing of people during a church service. One fellow, as he banged a tambourine against his side, kept going in circles while balancing himself on one leg....
Are You Home Yet?
Have you ever been emotionally attached to a place? The house in which you grew up? Your hometown or state? The college campus where you met your spouse, identified a direction for your life and formed lifelong friendships? Your first home with your spouse, where...
“God, You Promised!”
We've all been hurt by someone breaking a promise: A grown child assured you she'd call you every week, but she seldom does. Your supervisor insisted you'd receive a promotion and a raise, but neither occurred. A friend broke your confidence and told others what...
Have You Ever Loved and Lost A Dog?
Farley Powell (May 27, 2007--August 16, 2023) Here's my tribute to Farley, consisting of four slice-of-life memories that revealed his specialness. As you read, sift through your mind for special memories of the dog you loved and lost. Sensitive Comforter...
QUICK VERDICT RENDERED IN SUPERIOR COURT CASE
Special Bulletin from the Christian Chronicle Dr. Terry Powell, Professor Emeritus in Church Ministry at Columbia International University, stood trial yesterday for three charges. According to the District Attorney’s office, the charges are “inexcusable” for a...
Can I Serve Others If I’m Depressed?
There's a beneficial, fruitful response to a period of depression that I've discovered late in life. It isn't a medicine or supplement, though those benefit some sufferers. I'm not referring to one of the four primary means of God's grace I've tapped into that...
Is It the Spirit’s Conviction or Self-condemnation?
When you're hurting, how should awareness of Jesus' suffering affect you? Why can't you experience complete or perfect satisfaction in this life? Why is rest never found in a quest to understand why trials come? How does marriage cultivate one's character? What...