Posts tagged depression

BLOG: Sound Mind, Self-Controlled & Sober in Prayer

Blog life & growth social issues

In the past several weeks, Robert and I have implemented a more formal Bible study in our homes before bedtime.  Although our children are only 3, 6 and 10, our mentors challenged us to not only carry them along with us as we do ministry, but also to place in them an understanding for the things of God in their lives as well – or as Gary Thomas points out in his book, “Sacred Marriage”- to not only create our children biologically but to also partner with God in creating… Read More

BLOG: Your Mental Illness is Not OK

Blog hardships life & growth social issues

Like most, I am often caught in between two worlds.  There’s the world in which we live that readily accepts any popular theology that gives immediate – albeit temporary – relief.  And then there’s the hidden spiritual world where a greater understanding of biblical truths can bring actual freedom.  Unfortunately, the spiritual world is often so quickly dismissed – even by popular church culture – that God’s children never actually get to experience the freedom they have in Christ. I have come to learn that there is no way to… Read More