by Terry_Powell | Mar 30, 2023 | Depression and Faith
As a Christ-follower, what would “finishing well” look like for you? When it comes time for you to die, if you look back on your life, what would you need to see in order to conclude, “By God’s grace, I finished well!” Rather than...
by Terry_Powell | Mar 8, 2023 | Depression and Faith
Has a painful past experience or upsetting circumstance left you reeling, and you figure you’ll never reach your potential for Christ? Do you think that a frail temperament, insecurity in social situations and recurring episodes of depression disqualify you from...
by Terry_Powell | Feb 20, 2023 | Depression and Faith |
Life is too short not to horse around now and then. “Lighten up, dad!” That’s what my younger son Stephen told me several years ago after a couple of blogs I wrote illustrating the harsh symptoms of a depressive episode. He wasn’t minimizing...
by Terry_Powell | Feb 3, 2023 | Depression and Faith
A letter from Dolly Powell (Terry’s wife) to a friend who sought her input. Dear Ellen, You asked me how I deal with my husband’s depression. I’m happy to share my thoughts and experiences, but I’ll say right from the start that...
by Terry_Powell | Jan 26, 2023 | Christian Living in the Trenches, Depression and Faith
Is a storm assailing you? Figuratively speaking, a storm is anything that threatens your sense of security. It’s an alarming situation that instills uncertainty, fear and anxiety. Are you facing any of these storms? An estranged relationship with a loved one,...
by Terry_Powell | Jan 10, 2023 | Christian Living in the Trenches, Depression and Faith
He knew the ice! Allow me to back up and describe the context for that remark. Fear Sabotaged Fun A church asked me to speak at a winter retreat for the youth group, held at a camp in northern Wisconsin. As my wife and I arrived, I thought we were entering the...
