by Terry_Powell | Feb 3, 2023 | Depression and Faith
A letter from Dolly Powell (Terry’s wife) to a friend who sought her input. Dear Ellen, You asked me how I deal with my husband’s depression. I’m happy to share my thoughts and experiences, but I’ll say right from the start that...
by Terry_Powell | Jan 26, 2023 | Christian Living in the Trenches, Depression and Faith
Is a storm assailing you? Figuratively speaking, a storm is anything that threatens your sense of security. It’s an alarming situation that instills uncertainty, fear and anxiety. Are you facing any of these storms? An estranged relationship with a loved one,...
by Terry_Powell | Jan 10, 2023 | Christian Living in the Trenches, Depression and Faith
He knew the ice! Allow me to back up and describe the context for that remark. Fear Sabotaged Fun A church asked me to speak at a winter retreat for the youth group, held at a camp in northern Wisconsin. As my wife and I arrived, I thought we were entering the...
by Terry_Powell | Dec 21, 2022 | Depression and Faith |
In 2022, it emerged as 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...
by Terry_Powell | Nov 30, 2022 | Depression and Faith
A Special Introduction To An Invigorating Truth A few data-based studies I’ve read on the prevalence of depression among the general population do not report an escalation of serious mood disorders during the weeks leading up to Christmas. Stress increases for a...
by Terry_Powell | Nov 17, 2022 | Christian Living in the Trenches, Depression and Faith
In 2013, as I wrote the first draft of the final chapter of a book titled Serve Strong: Biblical Encouragement to Sustain God’s Servants, despair overwhelmed me. That week, a severe depressive episode enveloped me. My soul ached, and I couldn’t identify an...
