Is It Okay To Be Weak and Needy?

by Terry_Powell | Aug 4, 2025 | Christian Living in the Trenches, Depression and Faith | 6 comments

As I pulled into my driveway, I saw it. A round, baseball-sized gray creature nestled against a brick retaining wall at the edge of the driveway. As I approached, the fledging baby blue jay looked up at me. How did he get there? Too young to fly. Other than tilting...

A Prayer To Christ When I’m Tempted

by Terry_Powell | Feb 23, 2025 | Christian Living in the Trenches, Depression and Faith | 2 comments

I learned a long time ago that Satan is relentless with his temptations. None us ever reaches a state of invulnerability to his lures. No matter how long we’ve been a Christ-follower, or how long we’ve served Him faithfully with our time and gifts, the...

The Scandalous Grace of Forgiveness

by Terry_Powell | Feb 8, 2025 | Christian Living in the Trenches, Depression and Faith

Have you ever thought, “Christ couldn’t possibly forgive what I’ve done!”? Do you still feel guilty over a sin you repented of years ago? Is it difficult to forgive yourself, even though you acknowledge Christ’s forgiveness? As a...

Is It the Spirit’s Conviction or Self-condemnation?

by Terry_Powell | May 21, 2024 | Christian Living in the Trenches, Depression and Faith

When you’re hurting, how should awareness of Jesus’ suffering affect you? Why can’t you experience complete or perfect satisfaction in this life? Why is rest never found in a quest to understand why trials come? How does marriage cultivate...

Seasons of Sorrow: The Pain of Loss and the Comfort of God

by Terry_Powell | Feb 22, 2024 | Christian Living in the Trenches, Depression and Faith | 4 comments

  Nick Challies attended Boyce College in Kentucky to begin his training for vocational Christian ministry. On November 3, 2020, while playing a game with his sister, fiancee and other students, he suddenly collapsed and never regained consciousness. His dad,...

Encouragement and Resiliency Offered by God’s Promises

by Terry_Powell | Aug 25, 2023 | Christian Living in the Trenches, Depression and Faith

“But you promised!! Most of us have said that to someone who disappointed us: a parent, a child, a spouse, a supervisor or friend. Yes, even people we love, and who have loved us well, sometimes fail to follow-though on a promise they made. How do you feel when...