by Terry_Powell | Dec 8, 2024 | Depression and Faith
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...
by Terry_Powell | Nov 10, 2024 | Depression and Faith |
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. ...
by Terry_Powell | Oct 20, 2024 | Depression and Faith |
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...
by Terry_Powell | Oct 5, 2024 | Depression and Faith
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. Others...
by Terry_Powell | Sep 23, 2024 | Depression and Faith |
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 you...
by Terry_Powell | Aug 13, 2024 | Depression and Faith |
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...
