What the Book of Psalms Teaches Us About Joy Joy is not something I could say that I have a lot of. When you struggle with depression, joy sometimes seems like a long-lost friend who never calls or visits. You can remember a time with her, but those moments are only memories. As a Christian, I’ve struggled with how to frame my depression with the idea of joy. There has been a lot said about sorrow and joy. Many articles,…
How to Read Your Bible And Really Understand It You grab your cup of coffee (or tea) and sit down in a quiet place. Your lamp is turned on and the distractions are turned off. You pick up your favorite cup and take a sip. You open your copy of God’s Word. The pages are stiff but you turn to the book of the Bible someone mentioned is a good place to start. Taking a deep breath you look down…
Three Promises for Your Bible Study Journey I thought I would be further along than this….. That thought entered my mind recently. I felt so stuck in a spiritual area of my life. I’ve been saved for thirty years and I didn’t see any progress. I felt defeated and stuck. Then I picked up God’s word and read words about sowing and reaping. I realized God was bringing fruit, but maybe I didn’t see it yet. The words, “Don’t grow…
What’s the Good in Waiting? When the depression lingers for several days it is hard for me to get up and keep going. My faith feels so small, but I cling to it with bare knuckles. “How long?” I ask God. Although my depression allows me to function, it is a struggle to stay close to God. There are times, though, that I know He is near. Right in the middle of everyday living God reminds me He is near….