by Terry_Powell | Sep 10, 2026 | Depression and Faith |
Do you ever find it difficult to forgive yourself? Does the enemy of your soul ever whisper that you’re unacceptable to the Lord because you had a subpar day, spiritually speaking? Oh, you undoubtedly know Bible verses that say you’re forgiven, but do you...
by Terry_Powell | Sep 4, 2026 | Depression and Faith |
A semi-retired pastor I knew, in his late 60s, abruptly left his wife of 45 years. He drove back to another state where he had enjoyed a long pastorate. Why? To shack up with his former church secretary. Apparently, until then he had been loyal to God and to his wife....
by Terry_Powell | Aug 9, 2026 | Depression and Faith |
If you read a clear, biblically accurate book on the subject of suffering, even if the writer has not personally suffered greatly, you’d consider it a valuable contribution. But if such a book were written by a man who has suffered greatly, who shared his...
by Terry_Powell | Jul 20, 2026 | Depression and Faith |
The worst physical pain I ever experienced occurred during my senior year in high school. I had neglected intermittent tooth pain for weeks. A large cavity had carved a hole into a molar. I had forgotten about the bad tooth when I bit down on a hard food item in the...
by Terry_Powell | Jul 14, 2026 | Depression and Faith |
What must you do before others in the body of Christ can help you bear a heavy burden? In what sense is heart-breaking conviction of sin a demonstration of God’s grace toward you? After 76 years of life as a Christ-follower and over 55 years in vocational...
by Terry_Powell | Jun 15, 2026 | Depression and Faith
You’re smack-dab in the middle of a depressive episode. The despair stifles motivation to live. Your grown daughter left the church and isn’t sure she still believes in God. Chronic pain or illness restricts you physically and begets discouragement...
