From the Depths of Tragedy–Sharing Hope When People Need it Most

16 Days-Breaking the Chains of Loneliness

When my pastor shared a statistic in a recent sermon, I allowed my gaze to settle on the faces of those around the room. How many felt a painful stab of recognition when he mentioned the hidden epidemic? It might have been the young mama who attends church each week...
From the Depths of Tragedy–Sharing Hope When People Need it Most

Enough Faith to Believe

The fundamental fact of existence is that this trust in God, this faith, is the firm foundation under everything that makes life worth living. It’s our handle on what we can’t see. Hebrews 1:1 The wind is elusive—an idea felt; a reality discerned through its visible...
From the Depths of Tragedy–Sharing Hope When People Need it Most

The Best Hope of All

  I could see it crouching over her—almost visible in its size and heaviness. Depression. And dragging on its heels, you would recognize Pain and Despair if you looked carefully enough. Sliding slowly into the worn, wooden chair my friend attempted a weak smile...
From the Depths of Tragedy–Sharing Hope When People Need it Most

When Someone You Love Loses Their Dream to Depression

“What do you dream about doing? What are your hopes for the future?” When I asked the questions, the young man looked at me—his dark glasses framing serious blue eyes. “I don’t have a dream,” he said, shrugging with something like resignation. “Then I’m going to pray...