Download or read book Light in a Dark Place Encountering Depression written by Carlton L. Coon Sr and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-03-19 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are emotional and mental health issues unacceptable to Christian conversation? Light in a Dark Place - Encountering Depression is an attempt to bring the experience of depression into the light of day. Those who experience Major Depressive Disorder need to have their difficulty validated. Family members, friends, leaders, and pastors need to know what depression is. Finally, we need artillery to help to fight back against depression. Light in a Dark Place accomplishes all of this and more!

Download or read book You are Not Your Depression written by Karin Porter and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2015-10-15 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You are Not Your Depression challenges the feelings of hopelessness experienced by the depressed and offers practical suggestions about how to use their resources to deal with the dark periods. Karin Porter discusses everything from getting out of bed in the morning to healthy nutrition, to using talismans to stay in touch with feelings of optimism. She puts the depressed person in touch with the larger picture of life so easily lost when depression descends. That picture is best expressed in the phrase, "You are Not Your Depression".

Download or read book This Beautiful Truth written by Sarah Clarkson and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2021-06-08 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We live in a broken world. Amid the daily realities of sickness and isolation, disappointment and pain, it can be profoundly difficult to grasp the real goodness of God. But this is where God breaks into our darkness with beauty. In the wonder of creation, in art or film, story or song, in the kindness of his people and the good they create, God breaks into our pain in a tangible way, teaching us to trust his kindness and hope for his healing. Beauty is a voice singing into our suffering, beckoning us toward restoration. In This Beautiful Truth, Sarah Clarkson shares her own encounters with beauty in the midst of her decade-long struggle with mental illness, depression, and doubt. In a voice both vulnerable and reflective, she paints a compelling picture of the God who reaches out to us in a real and powerful way through the "taste and see" goodness of what he has made and what he continues to create amid our darkness. "To recognize and trust God's gift in pain," she writes, "empowers us to create and love as powerful witnesses to God's healing love in a hopeless world." If you want to renew your capacity to recognize and encounter God's beauty in your life, this hope-filled book will show you the way.

Download or read book The Radiant Midnight written by Melissa Maimone and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “In The Radiant Midnight you will find not merely abstract ideas about the essence of darkness or how to go about facing it. You will also find humor, Wisdom. Honesty. You will find Melissa’s very bone and blood…it is here, then, in reading—rather, perhaps, listening to—her words, that your heart, trapped as it may feel in its own midnight, begins to see the first signs of dawn.” –Curt Thompson, MD, author of Anatomy of the Soul Grace and Hope for Long Dark Nights Have you ever suffered with depression, sadness, or the feeling that you just can't seem to get it together? Do you wonder if you could ever view your deepest wounds in a different light? Through candid storytelling, biblical truth, honest lament, and unexpected humor, The Radiant Midnight is a bold refusal to simplify the experience of suffering by moving too quickly to try to relieve it. With questions to guide you and practical suggestions to lead you through dark moments, this book takes you on a journey of surrender, suffering, rest, and restoration as it encourages and comforts you in whatever struggle you face. The message of The Radiant Midnight is fueled by the passionate belief that not only will God lead you out of darkness, He will be fully and beautifully present within it. You can find deep contentment in painful circumstances and discover a profound intimacy with a compassionate, tender God who is with you in every moment—in each hope-filled dawn and every radiant midnight.

Download or read book Light in the Darkness written by Gary H. Lovejoy and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When depression invades our hearts and minds, or those of our loved ones, many well-meaning Christians can respond with unhelpful advice on how to create light out of darkness. But perhaps the real question should be, what is blocking the light? Authors Gary Lovejoy and Gregory Knopf reveal why depression is a common symptom of so many very real problems that cast deep shadows, whether these problems are physical, emotional, or spiritual; often 'it's all three. Simply trying to will away the pain is no solution to what really troubles a soul. With authentic and practical wisdom, Light in the Darkness unpacks how depression in the believer can be an instrument of transformation, not a source of shame and self-condemnation. It's in the darkness that God provides the signal alerting sufferers to clear away life's damaging debris, which obscures the light of his truth. Book jacket.

Download or read book I Love Jesus But I Want to Die written by Sarah J. Robinson and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2021-05-11 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compassionate, shame-free guide for your darkest days “A one-of-a-kind book . . . to read for yourself or give to a struggling friend or loved one without the fear that depression and suicidal thoughts will be minimized, medicalized or over-spiritualized.”—Kay Warren, cofounder of Saddleback Church What happens when loving Jesus doesn’t cure you of depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts? You might be crushed by shame over your mental illness, only to be told by well-meaning Christians to “choose joy” and “pray more.” So you beg God to take away the pain, but nothing eases the ache inside. As darkness lingers and color drains from your world, you’re left wondering if God has abandoned you. You just want a way out. But there’s hope. In I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die, Sarah J. Robinson offers a healthy, practical, and shame-free guide for Christians struggling with mental illness. With unflinching honesty, Sarah shares her story of battling depression and fighting to stay alive despite toxic theology that made her afraid to seek help outside the church. Pairing her own story with scriptural insights, mental health research, and simple practices, Sarah helps you reconnect with the God who is present in our deepest anguish and discover that you are worth everything it takes to get better. Beautifully written and full of hard-won wisdom, I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die offers a path toward a rich, hope-filled life in Christ, even when healing doesn’t look like what you expect.

Download or read book Meh written by Deborah Malcolm and published by Thunderstone Books. This book was released on 2015-08 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meh is a story of one boy's journey through sadness.

Download or read book Finding Light in the Darkness written by Diya Patel and published by Self-Publisher. This book was released on 2023-11-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The hidden struggle against depression's devastating effects on mind and spirit has always attracted writers. Protagonists battling depression in fiction, cinema, and other media are frequently portrayed as nuanced, multifaceted figures whose internal conflicts are as formidable as any exterior challenges they may confront. This essay goes into the nuanced battle of depression, its impact on the individual, and its significance in storytelling as experienced by the protagonist. The Meaning of Depression Depression is a widespread mental health problem that affects millions of people throughout the world. It has been called the "common cold" of mental illnesses. Depression, in contrast to transitory melancholy, is characterized by an all-pervasive feeling of hopelessness, emptiness, and despair. Depression robs an individual of motivation, warps their view of the world, and drowns them in a sea of pessimism. Writing a protagonist who suffers from depression requires an in-depth familiarity of the disorder, from its causes to its many symptoms. Conflict Within the Heroine A protagonist who is depressed provides a fresh take on the story. Their inner agony becomes a main point, providing a powerful portrayal of the human soul in duress. A striking contrast between the protagonist's inner difficulties and the outward world is created by the protagonist's thoughts, feelings, and perceptions being veiled by the gloom of despair. This contrast is a useful tool for storytelling because it lets audiences feel the protagonist's anguish and understand the complexities of their mind. Relationship Effects The protagonist's connections with his or her loved ones are all affected by his or her depression. Because of the protagonist's struggle, the dynamics of these relationships are often altered, resulting in resentment, hostility, and alienation. Examining these difficulties in social interactions provides further context for the story and highlights the negative effects of depression on others. It's a chance to reflect on the strength of human bonds under pressure and how encouragement may alter perspectives.

Download or read book Out of the Depths Encountering Depression written by Gonville ffrench-Beytagh and published by SLG Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fairacres Publications 162 This candid, personal account of depression, and recovery from ‘out of the depths’, has helped many to come to terms with their own experiences, or provide support to other sufferers. By continuing to say the Psalms and read the Bible, through force of habit, the author discovered voices which penetrated his darkness and confusion. Wendy Robinson, the writer of the Epilogue, pays a warm tribute to Gonville ffench-Beytagh, with whom she shares an understanding of the challenge presented by depression for the Church and for the Christian faith. As a Christian psychotherapist, she contributes her own insights into the nature and treatment of depression, and its liberating potential.

Download or read book Leader s Guide Bad Decisions written by Carlton L Coon, Sr and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-16 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Decisions are the making of life. Equipping people to make good decisions often comes as a result of paying attention to those who made bad decisions. Abraham's nephew, Lot got almost nothing right. These ten small group sessions are drawn from the 31 chapters of my book Bad Decisions - The Legacy of Lot.This addresses many issues a man will face in life.

Download or read book Battling Depression written by James Ray Ashurst, Ph.d. and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2019-12-20 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are over 25 million people in the United States who suffer from the terrible illness of depression. You may be one of those or you might know of someone who is one of its victims. This book deals with the many ways to combat the illness and to come from the darkness of depression into the light of a fulfilling life.

Download or read book A Light in the Shadows written by William L. Coleman and published by Vine Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No one, not even professional counselors, is immune to the dark ravages of depression. With these short reflections, a Christian counselor chronicles his personal experience of plunging into the shadows of depression and of his emergence from the darkness.

Download or read book Anybody Can Do Anything written by Betty MacDonald and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The best thing about the Depression was the way it reunited our family and gave my sister Mary a real opportunity to prove that anybody can do anything, especially Betty.” After surviving both the failed chicken farm - and marriage - immortalized in The Egg and I, Betty MacDonald returns to live with her mother and desperately searches to find a job to support her two young daughters. With the help of her older sister Mary, Anybody Can Do Anything recounts her failed, and often hilarious, attempts to find work during the Great Depression.

Download or read book Dream Encounters written by Barbie Breathitt and published by Destiny Image Publishers. This book was released on 2013-01-15 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uniquely inspired, and written to convince the greatest skeptics, as well as educate the most ardent believer, Dream Encounters will bring God’s perspective, and understanding to the symbolic, visual love letters he gives in the mysterious world of dreams. Take a journey into the subconscious night parables of the soul, and learn how dream truths impact your waking world by offering direction, purpose, and destiny. Gain valuable keys to success by unlocking the mysteries of your dreams.

Download or read book Joy in Dark Places written by Thomas Parr and published by Reformation Heritage Books. This book was released on 2022-06-07 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world is full of dark places that present obstacles to our joy. While people may instinctually turn to films, games, or social connections to brighten their day, Christians know they have a greater source of comfort and joy. In Joy in Dark Places, Thomas Parr reminds us that the Bible speaks of glorious realities that the darkest days cannot destroy. Readers will see how moral evil, calamity, and even bad theology steal our happiness. More importantly, they will see how the light of the gospel dispels disquiet and brings profound joy instead. Table of Contents: Joy and Obstacles to It Joy despite God’s Judgments in the Earth Law and Conviction Necessary for Joy Joy despite Fears of Spiritual Deterioration Joy from Empowerment and Even Chastening Joy from the Bible’s “Works-Oriented” Statements Joy in Renouncing All Forms of Legalism Joy by Quieting Your Conscience in the Cross To Have Joy You Must Have Faith To Have Joy You Must Obey Joy in God Incomprehensible Joy and Problem People in the Church Joy in Old Testament Promises to Israel Joy at the Prospect of Growing Old and Dying Biblical Joy versus Cheap Joy Joy Even When Society Disintegrates Joy at the Last Judgment: Looking Forward to a Judgment of Our Works Conclusion: Our Joy and God’s Glory

Download or read book When the Darkness Will Not Lift written by John Piper and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2006 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Piper examines depression from a spiritual perspective, guiding and encouraging those for whom joy seems to stay out of reach.

Download or read book Encountering Transcendence written by Lieven Boeve and published by Peeters Publishers. This book was released on 2005 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume consists of several contributions to a refined understanding of religious experience in view of contemporary theological epistemology. Diverse sample studies taken from the extensive field of religion, theology and religious studies reveal that 'religious experience' is today clearly a pivotal issue. More specifically, this is made evident in modern theological hermeneutics and in the anti-modern and/or post-modern reactions thereto, the theology of world religions and inter-religious dialogue, the contemporary resurgence of religiosity in Western society and culture, and the so-called turn to religion in contemporary continental philosophy. It would appear from such studies that the category of 'religious experience' is frequently called upon to clarify or explain the phenomenon of religion and religiosity on the one hand and to support and legitimise religious positions or the critique thereof on the other. Because of the loss of plausibility of tradition-bound religiosity and of foundational, so-called onto-theological schemes, 'religious experience' has come to constitute, for many, the last (or latest) point of departure and anchor for religion and religious thinking. This is certainly the case with respect to tendencies within contemporary Christian traditions and theological reflection. In a multitude of ways and from a variety of different perspectives, 'religious experience' and 'experience of transcendence' or 'of the divine' have gained a prominent place in philosophical and fundamental-theological conceptual schemes. In reaction to this, other authors have denied the very primacy given to religious experience in reflecting upon faith, pointing to the constitutive role of tradition and narrative without which there is no religious experience. From all this follows that the category of religious experience is in great need of reconceptualisation, not least from a theological point of view. On the one hand, religious experience is all too easily called upon to legitimise religious claims (often against 'tradition') and on the other hand, the category has become misleading in so far as it is tainted by the modern scientific understanding of experience - in reaction to which 'tradition' is then easily invoked to protect the core of religion. Both young scholars at the preceding junior conference and senior scholars during the conference's paper sessions presented from diverse perspectives new ways to conceive of religious experience in view of today's challenges of secularisation, religious plurality, the aestheticisation of religion, etc. The selected contributions have been arranged in four thematically oriented parts: 'Approaching Religious Experience in a Postmodern Age', 'Modern (re)Thinking of Religious Experience', 'Liberating Religious Experience', and 'Challenges for Spirituality'.