Is it Depression or a Dark Night of the Soul?
Without a friend who feels our hurt, stress, and longings with us our souls shrivel up and die. Giving and receiving empathy are key to life in Christ.
Tag: Lonely
7 Tips for Screen Fatigue
Many of us are feeling tired, stressed, or emotionally flat from shrinking our life down to screens on Zoom, Skype, or other video meetings. More…
Giving Thanks for a Light in the Dark (Psalm 88)
We all have times we don’t feel thankful. Maybe we’re depleted, detached, despairing. Maybe God feels far away. What do you do then? A pastor…
Heaven’s Word to You: “Come!” (C. S. Lewis’ Story)
“Be hospitable” the Bible teaches. You and the people around you need it — desperately (Romans 12:13, 1 Peter 4:9). Recently, Kristi and I were…
Alone in a Crowd, I Need a Friend
Walking into my high school cafeteria was one of the hardest things I’ve done in my life. I had my lunch bag in my hand…
Feeling Left Out of the Holidays
During the holiday season you may feel like the apple in a bowl of oranges. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are special occasions for families to…
The Lonely Leader
It can be lonely to be a leader for Jesus. Most Pastors Do Not have a Close Friend A survey found that 70% of pastors…
Nobody Showed Up!
I was looking forward to a spiritual formation meeting I was leading for a group of pastors. Facilitating for others a safe place for them…
I was Lonely at Church
I know what it’s like to feel lonely. The worst thing is to be in a group of people and feel alone. I used to…
The Other Side of Deep Darkness
What do you do when you’ve been mistreated and God doesn’t seem to answer your prayers? How do you pray when God seems distant and…