by Terry_Powell | May 15, 2018 | Depression and Faith
By Dr. Michelle Bengtson A Review of a Book Teeming with Helpful Insights from a Doctor’s Personal Journey through Depression Note: You will receive a special treat in this review. I close my very positive review with a section I label, “A Question That...
by Terry_Powell | May 10, 2018 | Depression and Faith
One thing I appreciate about God’s Word is its realism. Neither narratives nor instructional passages sugarcoat human sin or suffering. How special to me are those texts that include both lament to and praise of God by someone hurting, even when there seems...
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...
