Depression

Overwhelmed? Just Do These Five Things! (part 5)

If you haven't read the previous posts in this series on rejoicing, prioritization, taking action, and appropriate rest, they may be helpful. Receive counsel humbly When you are overwhelmed there will be people who mean well and want to help. Someone might immediately...

Overwhelmed? Just Do These Five Things! (part 4)

If you haven't read the previous posts in this series on rejoicing, prioritization, and taking action, they may be helpful. Rest Appropriately Now that I've admonished you for potential laziness, my next piece of advice is to rest. Yes, it sounds contradictory but it...

Overwhelmed? Just Do These Five Things! (part 3)

If you haven't read the previous posts in this series on rejoicing and prioritization, they may be helpful. For today, I want to encourage you to act when you are feeling overwhelmed. Act Most people are familiar with the phrase "paralysis by analysis." Sometimes when...
9 Common Emotional/Situational Pornography Triggers

9 Common Emotional/Situational Pornography Triggers

Of all my years counseling Christians and non about the dangers of pornography, there are 9 common emotional and situational patterns that trigger porn use. Some of these are simply symptoms of a deeper problem, meanwhile others only serve to justify a depraved...

Three Attributes of God To Fight Depression — Part 2

Three Attributes of God To Fight Depression — Part 2

Read part one here. I’ve heard it said (though I can't remember where) that if we only knew these three attributes of God, you would be set for the rest of your life. Whoever said that is absolutely right. If we really meditated on these three characteristics of God...

Three Attributes of God to Fight Depression — Pt. 1

Three Attributes of God to Fight Depression — Pt. 1

About 20-percent of all teens experience depression before they reach adulthood. This is an amazing stat. One out of every five in this age bracket experience deep, nearly suffocating darkness.     Adults do too. My lovely wife has been living  with...