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...
by Terry_Powell | Aug 25, 2023 | Christian Living in the Trenches, Depression and Faith
“But you promised!! Most of us have said that to someone who disappointed us: a parent, a child, a spouse, a supervisor or friend. Yes, even people we love, and who have loved us well, sometimes fail to follow-though on a promise they made. How do you feel when...
by Terry_Powell | Jul 31, 2023 | Depression and Faith |
Does despondency ever sabotage your happiness? Does overwork ever leave you weary and listless? Do you ever yearn to know why God allows you to suffer? Is your view of the future ever tainted by hopelessness? Do you feel discouraged about certain weaknesses that you...
by Terry_Powell | Jun 30, 2023 | Depression and Faith
Preaching God’s Word To Myself When Satan says, “God does not care!” I see the cross: Christ’s blood stains there. When I’m tempted by what is wrong, God’s promises of help prove strong. When guilt nags and I’m overwhelmed, His Word insists, “You aren’t...
