Accepting What it Really Is

Over 20 years ago, when I experienced my first battle with depression, I clearly remember my physician tried to help remove the stigma from my diagnosis. He said, “you would be amazed how many of you I see with the same diagnosis? “Christians?” I replied. “Yes, but I specifically meant pastors. Christians tend to keep believing it is a faith issue and so they try […]

Helping Others Grieve

If you have ever been called upon to stand beside a good friend during the loss of someone they loved, then you know what an awesome gift and responsibility it is. As a pastor, I receive many opportunities to share this journey with members of my church family and others who need someone to help them through this challenging part of their journey. During these […]