The gospel and depression

The gospel and depression It is enough: now, O Lord, take away my life, for I am no better than my fathers. (1 Kings: 19:4 ) “Will you speak with a visitor named Jean?” my husband asks at church. “I think she’s depressed.” I’m confused. How can he suspect depression after one conversation? Of course, he can’t know for sure. Soap box Mental illness is difficult to diagnose. Careful screening and training is a must.

People often ask me how to help a depressed friend. That depends. If you are not super close, help a depressed friend by: -Reaching out via text or with a card letting her know you are praying for and thinking of her. -Leaving a small gift or a meal (without the expectation that she will open the door). -Praying for them regularly. If you are a bit closer, help a depressed friend by: -Doing all of

Depression is lonely. I know because I am lonely when I am in a major depressive episode. Saying that depression is lonely probably makes my husband sigh and people in my life cringe because they try to be there for me. They want to be my friends and I reject them. Can I be honest? It makes me sigh and cringe, too. Loneliness is part of my illness. It is a battle, friendship that is,

Still Life Book Trailer InterVarsity Press helped me put together a book trailer for Still Life. I cried when I watched it. God has been faithful in my family’s journey through major depressive disorder thus far, and I believe he will continue to lead  us as we navigate this, at times, tumultuous but beautiful life. Life with depression is Still Life I’d so appreciate it if you could share this book trailer of Still Life. Here’s a