Christians Get Depressed Too (part 5)

(a 5 part series by Head Heart Hand Ministries) After ten years of suppressing grief and anger about the death of her mother, Sue suddenly fell into a deep depression. Hospitalized and mentally fragile, Sue began a long road to recovery. Her story shows the power of the Gospel and how God used this experience … Continue reading →

Christians Get Depressed Too (part 4)

(a 5 part series by Head Heart Hand Ministries) Paul has struggled with anxiety, discouragement, and depressive tendencies for the past 3-5 years. As a pastor, and a father of ten children, some of whom have special needs, he brings a deep biblical, spiritual, and practical insight into depression and also how the church can … Continue reading →

Christians Get Depressed Too (part 3)

(a 5 part series by Head Heart Hand Ministries) Timika has probably been depressed for many years. Only recently, however, did she recognize it and begin to seek spiritual, psychological, and physical help. A nurse educator, she now recognizes the opportunity she has to prevent her students suffering in the same way. This film also … Continue reading →

Christians Get Depressed Too (part 2)

(a 5 part series by Head Heart Hand Ministries) Though only 15 years old, Onica has already suffered many losses in her life, including numerous painful bereavements and her parents’ broken marriage. Her relationship with family counselor Dr. Emilie DeYoung, who also appears in this episode, has helped her on the road to recovery and … Continue reading →

Christians Get Depressed Too (part 1)

(a 5 part series by Head Heart Hand Ministries) A young mother and pastor’s wife, Jeni had always believed that depression was a figment of people’s imagination. Certainly a Christian would never get depressed. Jeni and her husband, Greg, tell how depression unexpectedly shattered their world but also how God used the experience for their … Continue reading →

The Bride of Christ

Why are Christians called the ‘Bride of Christ’?  What significance is there in ancient wedding ceremonies that corresponds with how our lives interact with the Trinity? The answers lie in the Jewish custom of betrothal and marriage, and are quite profound when looked at from a Christian and Biblical point of view. I want to … Continue reading →

Visionary Family

We attended a conference at our new church this weekend all about parenting and it was FANTASTIC!  Rob Rienow is excellent at diving into the word to show us where God gives clear direction of what we should be doing as parents to pour Christ into the lives of our kids.  So, of course I … Continue reading →

Falling Short, my story

As I was texting a friend this morning the thought occurred that I have never really written down who I was before.  I have thought about writing it down in the past, but never did, in fear that someone would think ill of me.  Well, to be quite honest, it is ok if you think ill of … Continue reading →