Do you get stuck in the muck of “you”? Confession: I was stuck in my muck the other day, and I came across this old post, and I needed it. I figured that if I needed it, somebody else probably does too. Getting stuck in our muck is the downside of being human. But there is hope. This is how …
Fighting the Soul Shadows and a Giveaway
Sometimes darkness sneaks inside my spirit. It circles my brain like a cloud of smoke, pours through my thoughts, and settles inside the crevices of my humanity. The darkness threatens my joy. It sucks the energy out of me. And it leads me to the pantry in search of potato chips. [tweetability]Yet the darkness can only live in me as …
If You Cannot Find God
You may not be able to feel Him. The silence may be deafening. But He’s with you. If you missed the sunrise this morning, and your empty is emptier than its been in a long time, set your alarm when you go to bed tonight to wake you early. Make plans to watch the sun dance its way up the …
The Battle Against Depression: Just Breathe.
“Praise the LORD. Praise God in His sanctuary; praise Him in His mighty heavens. Praise Him for His acts of power; praise Him for His surpassing greatness.” Psalm 150:1.2 I needed these verses today. Sometimes I need help finding the words to adequately praise God. There are days when I can feel the unseen battle waging against me. Some …
Bite of Bread: A Reading Plan to Fight Depression During Christmas
(The winner of The Jesus I Never Knew is at the end of the post!) Sometimes darkness sneaks inside my spirit. It circles my brain like a cloud of smoke, pours through my thoughts, and settles inside the crevices of my humanity. The darkness threatens my joy. It sucks the energy out of me. And it leads me to the …