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Monthly Archives: February 2012

The blessings of family and friends

02/27/2012

…cannot be over emphasized for the person wrestling with depression. They stand by, support, encourage, and pray for the depressed …

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Sometimes it is hard

02/26/2012

…to even talk with family and friends when you are on the slide of depression. It isn’t a disease in …

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… especially for men in the church

02/20/2012

A silent plague, no, the silent plague in the church is so ingrained in churches that we don’t recognize, or …

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Some good memories

02/15/2012

After reading Emily Cook’s post today I am reminded how quickly our grandkids are growing up. So, here are just …

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Words of hope in the midst of…

02/14/2012

For my devotional reading this morning, I once again was refreshed with Psalm 34:18 The LORD is near to the …

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And the battle with depression

02/12/2012

…continues. I traveled this past week with all day (and evening) meetings, so little chance to post. I appreciate everyone’s responses …

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Have you hugged your porcupine today?

02/03/2012

Odd title, huh? Actually it is appropriate for today’s blog: the two sides of living with depression. One side involves …

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