Podcast Appearances
In this honest conversation about depression, Terry shares his testimony, discusses misconceptions about depression, and points listeners towards the hope we have in the Lord.
Terry discusses his journey with depression and explains how the Church can better approach this topic to support and encourage.
Are you wondering how you can support a loved one in their battle with depression? In this episode, Terry shares advice on handling the effects of depression on other family members.
Terry concludes his discussion with Family Vision on encouraging family members when supporting a loved one with depression.
Terry offers encouragement from his book, Serve Strong, and addresses doubts many Christians experience in their walk.
Terry shares truths from his book, Serve Strong, to encourage those serving in missions.
Terry discusses his book, Serve Strong, and reminds God’s servants of the promises God provided in His Word that daily sustain us.
The Colorinchaos Podcast
Terry connects with a former student to share his battle with depression and encourages others to press on even in the midst of suffering.
WHAT IS THE SOURCE OF YOUR SIGNIFICANCE?
Introductory Note: In two recent posts I focused on an aspect of salvation doctrine to assuage depression and inject a more grateful spirit into our thinking: "Quick Decision Rendered In Superior Court Case" and "Phantom Pain." Different biblical terms such as...
How Can You Tell When Someone Is Depressed?
Depression that leads to suicide is no respecter of persons. It isn't just the plight of the financially-strapped, unemployed provider of a household, or the teen who's tormented by bullies at school, or the aging retiree who's weary of declining energy and...
PHANTOM PAIN
Biblical Truth That Assuages Depression My last post described a courtroom scene and clarified the implications of the doctrine of justification. In this post, I tell a story and explain another implication of the cross that assuages despondency. I’m not saying...
QUICK VERDICT RENDERED IN SUPERIOR COURT CASE
Dr. Terry Powell, a professor at Columbia International University, stood trial yesterday for three charges. According to the District Attorney's office, the charges are "inexcusable" for a Christian professor who's been in vocational ministry for almost five...
DOES FAITH ALWAYS “WORK” FOR A CHRISTIAN?
I am not a Christian because my faith always "works" for me. Yes, it works in the spiritual realm, in terms of my standing with God and eternal destiny. I've been "saved by grace through faith," which is a gift of God (Eph. 2:8). But if by "working for me" one means...
HELP! I NEED A WIFE!! A Story of God’s Provision
I'm taking my son Stephen's advice today: "Lighten up, dad!" A lot of my posts describe the painful symptoms of depression, then explain how God's resources sustain and enable me. But today, I'm sharing an upbeat story of God's provision, a resource that has...
RAINY DAY REFLECTIONS
The depression in my spirit mimicked the weather that autumn afternoon: dark, low-lying clouds; wind-whipped brown leaves flying several feet off the ground, and uninterrupted falling rain. A heavy sadness spawned a flow of tears almost as constant as the rain. The...
HOPE PREVAILS
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...
PRAISING GOD–NO MATTER WHAT
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 to be...
