Tag Archives: Despair

Victory over bitterness and despair

Joseph’s story teaches us how to protect our hearts from the poison of bitterness and the prison of despair. Continue reading

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Depression – a balanced understanding

This is a good time to revisit and better understand the dark shadows of depression that creep over the souls of many. Continue reading

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Great leaders battle depression

Should the power of depression be more than ordinary, do to think that all is over with your usefulness. Continue reading

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The science of hope

Intriguing look at hope and science. Hope is real, proven by science, and willpower is the switch (The right stimulus) that triggers this amazing ability to change for the better… Continue reading

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Four servants of God who battled fierce despair

Four servants of God. Each one reached an extremely low point in life. All of them felt that life was no longer worth living. Continue reading

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Robin Williams’ most uncomfortable role

Robin Williams was unique. Many people seemed to live inside him. He made so many laugh yet his death was so tragic. 

When lost in despondency people feel unable to shake an outlook of despair… Continue reading

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Discouragement – a “dis” on courage

We cannot adequately encourage those who have lost perspective without discouraging them from a frame of mind that binds them to their discouragement. (Read it again).

Getting out of the fog of despondency often requires a little loving admonishment. Caring friends will cross this line with love and sensitivity when they sense we need a better perspective. Continue reading

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Scene 1 – Life in a dysfunctional Family

Joseph’s story teaches us how to protect our hearts from the poison of bitterness and the prison of despair. Continue reading

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A song for those who are suffering

“Why?” “The question that is never far away. But healing doesn’t come from the explained.” What a great truth about the place where ”the hurt and the Healer collide!“ This is the place “where Glory meets my suffering.“ I love so many lines … Continue reading

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Are you feeling down?

I know what it feels like to battle discouragement. This is why I believe that encouraging discouraged people requires more than superficial hype. Continue reading

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