Chasing a Rabbit
Have you heard about the greyhound races? Those dogs are fast! They run so fast because they’re chasing a mechanical rabbit. A friend told me…
Tag: Depression
A Depressed Boy Follows a Monk
When I was a teenager I used to go to the Christian bookstore with my mom. Why would an adolescent boy hang out with his…
The Jesus Prayer: The Anonymous Pilgrim’s Story
Do you know the story of the Anonymous Russian Pilgrim? It’s a heart-warming and unforgettable story of how God brought healing and transformation to a…
Smile in Your Storm
Dark storm clouds pelted torrents of freezing rain on Jesus and the disciples, gale winds whipped their boat in circles, and wave after wave splashed…
My Horse Sense was Stinking Thinking!
“Grin and bear it” we say to force a smile and push ourselves through to the end of a situation that is painful or stressful.…
Self-Esteem Test
Many people I talk with struggle with a negative view of themselves. Some are besieged by feelings of guilt and shame. How about you? Are…
In a Dark Night of the Soul I Saw Jesus!
The summer before my senior year of college I worked as an apprentice butcher. If you know me you’re laughing right now: Bill a butcher! But…
Living Water for a Depressed Student
I fell into a depression when I was a freshman in college. I had become despondent as a struggling pre-med student. I was chasing a fantasy…
If You Feel Suicidal Talk to a Survivor of Suicide
Maybe you feel that no one really cares about what you’re going through or that there is no hope for things to get better for…
Depression Test
Here’s a short depression test to help you see if you (or a loved one) might be depressed. This is a simple screening tool to identify key…