Negative thinking is defeated not by empty positivity, but by replacing lies with Scripture and training the mind in obedience to Christ.
Christian Living: How Can I Avoid Negative Thinking and Train My Mind by Scripture?
Christian Living: Why Does Teen Depression Happen, and What Can Help?
Teen depression has real causes, but Jehovah’s Word, wise care, and truthful support show that despair does not have the final word.
Epaphroditus, a Zealous Helper of the Imprisoned Apostle Paul, Suffered from Depression
Paul found it necessary to dispatch Epaphroditus with this letter to the believers due to the circumstances. It was necessary on three fronts – Paul’s concern for the Philippian believers (v.28); Epaphroditus’ desire to see the Philippian church (v.26); and for the concern that the Philippian believers had for Epaphroditus (v.26).
Depression—Why? What Can Help?
Depression has been called the common cold of mental illnesses. Current estimates from the National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH) suggest that each year more than 11,000,000 people in the United States suffer from this illness.
How Can God Help Depressed Ones?
God is very much aware of his servants that suffer from depression. Isaiah 57:15 says, “The high and lofty one who lives in eternity, the Holy One, says this: ‘I live in the high and holy place with those whose spirits are contrite and humble. I restore the crushed spirit of the humble and revive the courage of those with repentant hearts.’”
Epaphroditus, Paul’s Comforter, Fell into Deep Distress
Epaphroditus’ deep distress shows faithful Christians can become emotionally heavy, and Paul’s response teaches tender, biblical care.
How Can I Cope With Heartbreak?
Wise King Solomon wrote, “I saw that under the sun the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, nor bread to the wise, nor riches to men of understanding, nor favor to those with knowledge, but time and unexpected events happen to them all.” All humans are susceptible to tragedies.... Continue Reading →
TEENS – How Can I Cope With This Constant Sadness?
Self-talk is what we tell ourselves in our thoughts. In fact, it is the words we tell ourselves about people, self, experiences, life, in general, God, the future, the past, and the present. We say all these words to ourselves all the time.
TEENS – THIRTEEN REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD KEEP LIVING When Hope and Love Vanish
A 16-YEAR-OLD girl that we will call Emily listed her reasons for wanting to die. ‘I feel as if I have no future, I feel really inferior to those bullying me in school, and I am extremely lonely.’ A 17-YEAR-OLD boy that we will call James listed his reason for wanting to die. ‘Alone, no... Continue Reading →
How Can We Deal with Spiritual Sicknesses of Mind and Heart?
God’s Word provides the only remedy for spiritual sicknesses of the heart and mind through repentance, prayer, and obedience.
