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"Life is a maelstrom of decisions. And if the decisions don't get to you, the pressure will...Although life before a sovereign God assures us that God is in control, accomplishing his good plans even through our poor choices, it is easy to lose sight of this reality. When we do, we can feel as if an unwise decision has forever doomed us to a path that is second best." Edward Welch, Chapter 12, Depression: Looking Up from the Stubborn Darkness When I read this next chapter of Depression: ... Read More about Decisions, Decisions…The Impact on Depression

  "Perseverance isn't flashy. It doesn't call attention to itself. It looks like putting one foot in front of another. But beneath the surface, where few can see the glory, is something very profound. You are becoming more like God. God sees it, and he is pleased by it." Edward Welch, from chapter 10 of Depression: Looking Up from the Stubborn Darkness This is a hard one for me. I shared in the last post on this book that perseverance and suffering make us more like Jesus. But just because we ... Read More about Perseverance Isn’t Flashy

I don't write this post lightly. Over the past several years the Lord has shown me, time and time again, what a need there is for encouragement among believers for those that struggle not only with depression, but any mental illness. Read 5 Things NOT To Tell Your Friend With Depression As I've read books over the years, some have helped, some have not. Some have encouraged, some have not. Some point me to Jesus, others do not. So, I wanted to keep a list here of those that I feel truly ... Read More about 5 Books For Christians Struggling With Depression