Category Archives: Hope for the Hurting

Depression Treatment

Depression: The Common Cold of Mental Illness “I not only thought about it,” said Peter, “I planned it; I rehearsed it!” Peter, the Sunday school class president, rose to close the meeting after I taught on Job’s wanting to die … Continue reading

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Types of Depression III- Bipolar Illness

According to statistics released by the Depression and Bipolar Alliance (DPA): Bipolar disorder affects approximately 5.7 million adult Americans, or about 2.6% of the U.S. population age 18 and older every year. (National Institute of Mental Health) The median age … Continue reading

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Types Of Depression II

The new (2013) Diagnostic And Statistical Manual 5 (DSM) changed some categories of depression. It replaces the older category of dysthymia, or long-term depression from childhood, with persistent depressive disorder. For lack of scientific basis to differentiate dysthymia from chronic … Continue reading

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Types of Depression

What do We Know about Depression? At some time in your life you have a 1/10 chance of being diagnosed with depression, the “common cold of mental illness.” The number of patients diagnosed with depression increases 20% each year. 80% … Continue reading

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Myths of Grief

Some beliefs about grief hinder resolution. In fact, they can be so strong as to be toxic. When a loved one dies, we feel hurt. But, because the emotional pain is so strong, or so difficult to face, some work … Continue reading

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Writing About Job II

Of course, the aspiring author must learn the craft, practice, and obtain critique. That’s because the story must compel the reader to keep reading, from the “killer title,” to gripping the reader at every turn. “Grab them by the throat, … Continue reading

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Writing About Job I

  Do you know how to write a book? If not, I want to share with you some of the steps I took to give birth to a new work of non-fiction. I trace the seed back to my graduate … Continue reading

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A Christmas Story II

[Note: This story is true. I have changed or omitted names, places, and details to protect the lives of innocent people. To understand the significance of this story, read Part I first.] “What Do You Think?” “What do you think … Continue reading

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A Christmas Story I

[Note: This story is true. I have changed or omitted names, places, and details to protect the lives of innocent people.] Four groups vie for control of this failed state: (A) a military, (B) a coalition of armed forces from … Continue reading

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At Christmas: Dying for Jesus

Although Christians have always suffered for Jesus, today we learn a particularly painful story. The militant state ISIS forces children, Iraqi Christians, and adults to choose: flee, convert to Islam, or die. Episcopal Canon Andrew White tells the poignant story … Continue reading

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