I am thinking today of Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem on this Palm Sunday. He was applauded, cheered. He was treated as a hero. And yet.... Within a week, all that had changed. Some of those people along that road hated Jesus. They were probably just there to see why everyone was cheering. I bring … Continue reading A reminder on this Psalm Sunday
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Are you harder on yourself than even God?
Many a person has deflected criticism by shouting their mea culpas so loudly no one dares say anything that might sound like criticism. They use their mea culpas to fend off any criticism. Right? I'm sure you've run into people like that. They're always putting themselves down about something but never make any changes in … Continue reading Are you harder on yourself than even God?
Those small victories no one sees but you.
When I was working hard on my own depressive episode, I would often smile secretly to myself because I knew I had had a small victory and no one else knew about it. In a strange way I found that encouraging......
Why do I call this blog “the gift of depression”?
You might wonder about this title. Remember, not all gifts are welcomed. Haven't you ever received a gift that you didn't want? Well, depression is one of those gifts. Seriously, can't we just send it back? I get it. But depression, while it's been unwelcomed and while I hope I never experience another episode, it … Continue reading Why do I call this blog “the gift of depression”?
This statement really gripped me.
Wouldn't it be comforting to know that God sits beside us when we're really feeling sad? But what if He is doing more than that?
The gift of depression 