Today is a big day around here. While we're glad to have had our prayers answered so fast, it is also kind of sad.
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When you just don’t get it.
Are there some things you just don't get? Am I the only one?
Why depression doesn’t respond to quick and easy solutions.
It’s no surprise to anyone that we live in a world of instant gratification. We click on Amazon and order something and now we can get it a day. We can reach out to our friends with a few taps on our phone. That's not all bad, either. But depression isn't cure immediately, not usually … Continue reading Why depression doesn’t respond to quick and easy solutions.
Hope is the first step in overcoming depression.
Depression robs us of the ability to see beyond our own hurt and pain. In other words, it robs us of hope. I have a number of friends and family members who are afflicted by clinical depression. While I might offer varying kinds and degrees of help, the one thing I always offer is hope. … Continue reading Hope is the first step in overcoming depression.
What is the “next thing” in your quest for wholeness?
Any action that takes our mind off our depression is a good thing, especially on a bad day. But exactly what?