…there is Hope…
Written by Mary Foulger The last time that I saw my son alive, I told him to go to hell. Of course, that was never what I wanted him to do, but I was so frustrated with him. I felt like he expected so much of his father and me, his mother, but so little... Continue Reading →
I have learned the hard way. Foxes will stalk their prey for days...weeks even. They study their habits. They learn the weaknesses of their prey. See a fox - scare it away - it will return. You must catch it. You must eliminate it. Or it will kill. A single fox can take out an... Continue Reading →
Written by Anna Sojourning My depressed thoughts would go like this: "I want to be alone, but I don't want to be lonely. I'm afraid of failure, but I feel unable to do anything anything. I know I should be peaceful and happy, but I just want to fall on the floor and lay... Continue Reading →
Written by Trudy Den Hoed After writing the post that celebrated the resurrection of Jesus, such joy and peace flooded the depths of my soul. It was confirmed to my heart that Jesus is truly alive yet today, He is always with us, and He will get us through anything. I felt that with my... Continue Reading →
[separator top="25" bottom="25" style="shadow"] "O my people, trust in Him at all times. Pour out your heart to Him, for God is our refuge." (Psalm 62:8, NLT) I believe God is calling us to a time of honestly before Him. How can He begin to do a work in me until I am... Continue Reading →
Jesus saw the huge crowd as he stepped from the boat, and he had compassion on them and healed their sick. That evening the disciples came to him and said, "This is a remote place, and it's already getting late. Send the crowds away so they can go to the villages and buy food for... Continue Reading →
There is pressure to be perfect. I strive to do my best – but I am not perfect. And it hurts when I feel I have failed. I am too hard on myself. I tend to compare myself to others, and when I do I put myself in an unfair and unrealistic competition.... Continue Reading →
Written by: Lisa Brown We are our worst critics. “Crap, I did it again.” “I should have done it.” “I shouldn’t have.” “I never do anything right.” “I’m a mess.” “Let him do it. I will only screw it up.” “I’m a mistake and my life is a mistake.” “I will never be... Continue Reading →
Our last post in the series on depression (archive found here). [separator top="25" bottom="25" style="shadow"] Written by Ginny Hannon I thought I would never survive depression. One night, when I was in my deepest and darkest state, I sat on the bathroom floor pondering death, and I thought depression would finally win.... Continue Reading →
Today, as part of the series, Beth has shared her story and thoughts about depression. [separator top="30" bottom="30" style="shadow"] "Crazy Chicken Lady. Depression Warrior. Chronic Introvert. Beth Biggers is the lone island of estrogen in her family of four. She married her best friend at the tender age of nineteen. She is the... Continue Reading →
