Last December, I went to see an elderly gentleman in a long-term care facility. About three-and-a-half years ago, he had a stroke, but through specific exercises, he recovered quite well. But then one day, he slipped, fell, and broke his hip. The result was that he...
Isa 61:1 "He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners . . ." NIV Many Christians deal with deep depression and would love to know: “Where is God When I’m Depressed.” Depression can cause...
Charlie* was a good girl. Though her father rarely darkened the church doors, her mother made sure she and her brothers attended. She accepted Jesus as a teenager during a church revival and after graduation married her high school sweetheart. They soon entered...
So many people are alone--the young, the old and everyone in between. Depression also knocks on the door with its unspoken, hidden offer to imprison us. Many feel that they have nothing to give, that no one cares about them. And why not? Isn't it true that you are...
Ps 62:5-6 "Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken." At times life can be a harsh mind-shock, leaving its victim in state of utter unbelief and pain. The emotions...
Depression can grab a hold on anyone at anytime; bringing with it a whole range of emotions. The depressed individual can feel sadness, anger, loneliness, and a foreboding sense of gloom. These feelings can last a few days, weeks, months, or even years if not properly...
Depression is a monster towards those it preys upon, leaving its victims helpless and hopeless. In my observation and experience with depression, I realize how uneducated and clueless people are when trying to cope with this illness. I think education is the biggest...