8 Bible Verses for Depression

8 Bible Verses for Depression I’ll never forget rock bottom. Maybe it wasn’t rock bottom, but it felt that way sitting on the cold bathroom floor with the lights turned out. I was wrapping and my husband was on the other side of the locked door asking to come in. I reached up and unlocked the door, but was still crying.  Why am I like this?  He just helped me up and helped me get into bed. The darkness and…

Finding God’s Presence In Unexpected Trials

Finding God’s Presence In Unexpected Trials Today’s guest post about finding God’s presence in unexpected trials was written by my sweet friend Tara.  I remember standing in the hallway of the ER. It was New Year’s Eve, and I was surrounded by people. I wasn’t at the family gathering I had planned on attending. Instead, our family was huddled together trying to gather comfort from each other’s presence. We heard the words there is a shadow on your husband’s brain…

When Our Faith is Tired, Tested, and Torn

When Our Faith is Tired, Tested, and Torn: A Book Review Eight years ago I sat at a table where I didn’t know anyone. It was during a writer’s conference and one of the meals included a special lunch for members of the Compel community. (Check out Compel here.) I remember sitting next to this beautiful woman with bright eyes and blond hair. Her smile stretched across her face. During that time we chatted about writing, books, and then family….