Tag: depression

Talking With Teens About Anxiety and Depression

As parents, pastors, teachers and counselors, we have a great opportunity to reach out to our suffering teens, especially when talking with teens about anxiety.

When Church Leaders Deal With Depression

The church must be aware of its hurting leaders, especially when church leaders deal with depression.

A Depressed Pastor Navigates 2020 Mental Health Struggles

Its just hard! Those are three of the nicest words Ive ever heard. When youre hurting and sad and you dont even know exactly why youre so sad, but someone, instead of offering solutions or guilt trips or snap out of it advice just comes along and validates what youre feeling, its powerful. Its. Just. […] This piece discusses pastor mental health struggles.

11 Steps for a Successful Digital Detox Plan

I am convincedfrom scientific research, from personal experience, and from counseling teensthat any attempt to replace anxiety and depression with peace and joy must have a successful digital detox plan for getting our digital devices and social media under control. All the research indicates that our overuse and misuse of digital technology is one of the greatest causes […]

Pastor, Don’t Struggle Alone: Finding Support

Pastors don't struggle alone. Explore the 6 big difficulties pastors face and how to find support.

Being Present With Those Struggling With Depression

We have a powerful example from Jesus in Luke 24.

How to Help Those Struggling With Depression

We don't have to cower in fear beneath the giant of depression.

Preaching Through Depression

Seasons of emotional darkness are no respecter of persons, but there is hope.