Depression? Praise the Lord Anyway

This time of year, when it is too cold to enjoy being outside even momentarily, it’s easy to feel depressed. I’ve been refreshing my memory of a book called Healing for Damaged Emotions by David A. Seamands. He quotes Samuel … Continued

Another “Blue Christmas” Service

“But when the time had fully come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons,” Galatians 4:4-5. .     … Continued

Emotional Fog, Begone!

    Today, I listened to a video interview with Jan Burl, who had survived a stroke. It was fascinating to hear her experiences with that. One thing she mentioned was struggling with depression. Since I had struggled with depression … Continued

Blue Christmas

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          Our church had a “Blue Christmas” service this week. It is basically for people recently bereaved or going through heartache of some sort, perhaps death of a spouse or (separated because the spouse had to … Continued

LOOK AT HIM

                Years ago, while going through depression,            I saw a phrase in a newspaper that intrigued me: “Patches of Fog Won't Hold Up Under Sun.” .     … Continued

Why Does God Allow Pain?

Sometimes things happen in our lives that we don’t understand. We know God is all-powerful and all-loving, so why would he allow the death of a loved one, or of a marriage? Why would he allow a worldwide pandemic or … Continued

I Am Bethlehem

“But when the time had fully come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons,” Galatians 4:4-5. We expect Christmas … Continued

Patches of Fog

“Patches of fog won’t hold up under sun.” I clipped this intriguing phrase out of a newspaper and pondered its meaning. “Patches of fog” reminded me of the confusion and depression I’d experienced. “Lord, give me clear sailing,” is what … Continued

Into the Slimy Pit (#3)

((#3 in series, How God Rescues Us From Our Messes) God is merciful, even through our trials. He tried to prevent me from falling into my messy pit. If I had trusted him better, perhaps I could have saved myself … Continued

Out of Tune: (How God Rescues Us From Our Messes #2)

Tune me up, Lord. Bring every part of my being into harmony with your heart and mind. Play your beautiful music through me to express your love, drawing others into your heart. May I, in tune with you, speak healing … Continued