More Than Coping- The Tenderness Of God

I had a friend years ago who was one of those believers that somehow made you feel better about things just by being around him. His joy was so plain to me.  I recall visiting at his home one day and he asked me if I ever wanted to jump into God’s lap and have [...]

Relax with some Praise and Worship

I thought I’d leave some videos for you to listen to as I’m out most of the day.  I find comfort in praise and worship. Do give them a lesson.  God bless!

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Prayer Requests and Praise Reports- June 27th

Isaiah 40:31  But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
New Prayer Requests
Jan-  “I know I’m depressed but it’s not over any of the things previously mentioned. I’m a mental health [...]

Depression- Some Important Facts, Part 2

This concludes a two part look at some important facts about Depression.  The information presented is for the benefit of not only the reader, but for their friends and loved ones as well.  As a reminder, if you look to the rar right of this page you will see various links to further supply you [...]

From The Ashes Thank You To John Shaffer

If you look at the new header at the top of this page you will see in the background the following verse.
Isaiah 40:31  But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not [...]

Depression- Some Important Facts, Part 1

One of the areas where we receive the most views and the most search engine topics is Depression.  I have tried to link to as much information as possible as well as linking to two PBS specials that deal with the topic in an excellent way, showing that Depression is not the same as being [...]

Erunner- My story of Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia

My earliest memories are filled with fear.  It seemed I was afraid of everything.  I grew up scared to death of my father, who was an alcoholic.  He never hit me but I was afraid of him nonetheless.  The first time I recall fear overwhelming me was when I was about six years old.  We [...]

Prayer Requests and Praise Reports- June 20th

Romans 8:35  Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
Romans 8:36  As it is written, “For Your sake we are killed all the day long. We are counted as sheep of slaughter.”
Romans 8:37  But in all these things we more [...]

Bad Days

Today is my 54th birthday.  I really don’t mind the number at all, but today wasn’t what I would have ordered if I had my druthers.
I’m in the midst of a long bout with kidney stones which must be boring you to tears by now!  I had hoped to go to my urologist and present [...]

Is the Bible All We Need for the Solution to All Our Problems?

How often has a believer with a legitimate mental illness been told they don’t need professional help, they simply need to really believe the Word of God? This type of thinking can create additional problems for the suffering believer as they grapple with the implication of those words. Larry Taylor does an excellent [...]