Recently, we received word that another young pastor took his life. While many are critical whenever this happens (and it does, more often than we are probably ...
One of the most serious threats facing believers (and non-believers) in our world today is actually not an external physical danger, but rather an internal emot...
It’s the Sunday before Thanksgiving week. Henry, a caring minister, has just closed out the morning service and is now standing at the church door greeting and ...
My mama, Vera, has advanced Alzheimer’s. The doctor recently confirmed my suspicion that she also has Parkinson’s. This means Momma deals with a great deal of c...
"LEARN MY GOSPEL STORY by which God gives meaning to my experience…”
Who and Where Is God in My Depression-Anxiety?
There are many God-questions that arise in...
MOURN the wrongness of what happened and receive God’s comfort.
There are many things that unhealthy wallowing and healthy mourning have in common. It can be...
“UNDERSTAND the Impact of My Suffering.”
Depression-anxiety is not an awkward house guest who stays for a few hours and then goes home. You quickly begin to ...
“UNDERSTAND the Impact of My Suffering.”
No two experiences of depression-anxiety are the same. This is partly because every person is unique. But the differ...
ACKNOWLEDGE the breadth and impact of my sin.
Depression-anxiety affects the world outside our mind (e.g., our physical body, relationships, and lifestyle) a...
ACKNOWLEDGE the Specific History and Realness of My Suffering.
Identifying the types of anxiety-depression with which you struggle is an essential step towar...
"I'm fine."
This is one of the biggest lies we tell ourselves and others when asked how we are doing. The stigma of mental health problems has always been a s...
What makes you joyful?
This being the third week of Advent, Joy Sunday, we were naturally talking about joy. It’s one of those things that the apostle Paul tal...
