I’ve been thinking about exactly what a clean slate means, especially in light of Holy Week.A clean slate means we’ve wiped clear whatever was there–just like one of my childhood favorite games, Etch-a-sketch. I drew a lot of silly stuff, made mistakes, […]
Depression: When you feel better, do better….And when you don’t, take the pressure off of yourself and sit down. Ever since I’ve come out of the closet about depression (right around my 41st birthday in September 2011), I’ve become the depression queen […]
Do you find it hard to ask for help? I do. And I’m beginning to realize it’s because of pride. I have anolder neighbor to thank for this lesson—sometimes it really is easier to seethe beam in another’s eyes…but we got to […]
One year I really enjoyed my New Year’s Resolutions. Here’s what I recall doing and why that year’s resolutions worked out so well. As we stand on a brink of the new year, I plan to do the same type of goal […]
I’ve decided to not be offended! I’ve been playing around with a few thoughts lately…and I’m so happy to have married a thinker and talker who can give me some perspective and good material! (thanks D!) During one of our recent conversations, […]
As we plan to celebrate Thanksgiving and all we’re grateful for this year, I am thinking and especially praying for a few friends who have buried parents within the past year…and will set one less place setting this holiday. For some who […]
Just a quick post on the definition of depression (okay, I don’t make quick posts!)–I know in this world of language and assorted semantics, one word can often be used to mean many different things; the same is true for depression! I’m […]
After I delivered a message on people of faith and depression at a prayer breakfast in Chicago, my cousin, good friend and I walked to my car. My cousin, who is dealing amazingly well with her Parkinson’s disease, had awakened at 7 […]
Since my struggle with depression, I’ve tried to take note of times I don’t feel depressed–times when I don’t have that numb feeling following me throughout my day. I’m happy to report that lately I’ve been feeling like my old self more […]
Since I’ve committed to writing about women of faith and depression, I want to share when I’ve found something very helpful (and true!) During my Bible reading time (I pray for help to read more!), I read the devotional commentary and Scripture […]