By Joshua Rogers, “The Big Surprise I found in My Marriage — After Nine Years,” posted December 30, 2017, at http://www.joshuarogers.com ————————-    I had been sitting on the edge of my bed for about 20 minutes when my wife, Raquel, walked in. I didn’t even look up.    “I can’t do this,” […]
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From “Don’t Let Christmas Destroy You” by Joshua Rogers, posted December 6, 2017 at: http://www.joshuarogers.com ———————-    A few years ago, on Christmas Day, a friend was celebrating with her family when they heard a single, loud pop outside. They didn’t think anything of it, but soon the sound of sirens filled the neighborhood.
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By Eric Metaxas, Novermber 30, 2017, at: http://www.breakpoint.org    If you’re dealing with depression, you might as well know there are no quick fixes, but there is always God’s grace.    Those who suffer from depression sometimes feel as if they’re all alone. Take it from me—I felt that way because I have
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Rick Warren (1954- ) and Matthew Warren (1986-2013) —– Two devotions by Rick Warren at: http://www.pastorrick.org  October 20 and 22, 2017 ————————    You’ll face trials in life, no doubt about it.    But God will use them to free you.    In fact, sometimes what others expect will enslave you, God uses
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  Image above: For a week Job’s friends sat with him without saying a word. ******************************    Three of Joe Bayly’s seven children died at young ages.  The View from a Hearse is Bayly’s meditation on death and grieving.  He wrote it for those facing the death of a loved one or their own
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By John Piper, Future Grace, pages 307-8; posted July 9, 2017 at http://www.desiringgod.org ————————- Matthew 26:36-39  —  36 Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.”  37 He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and he began to
1554) When Jesus Was Depressed Read More »
Above: Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Rogers ******************************* By Joshua Rogers at http://www.joshuarogers.com, May 24, 2017.    Ten years ago this month, I started the day by getting on my face before God and saying, “Lord, I’m getting down on the floor because if I get up, I’m afraid I’ll do something stupid.”    I had good reason
Above: Elijah Fed by an Angel, Ferdinand Bol  (1616-1680) ———————–    (continued…)  In I Kings 19 Elijah is depressed.     Elijah stood almost alone as a true prophet of the Lord during some of Israel’s worst times.  The nation was ruled by the wicked King Ahab, and the temple was dominated by
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I Kings 19:4 — (Elijah) went a day’s journey into the wilderness. He came to a broom tree, sat down under it, and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, Lord,” he said. “Take my life; I am no better than my ancestors.” —————————    “I have had enough,” Elijah said. Â
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By William Willimon, Pastor, pages 92-93, Abingdon Press, 2002: Â Â Â A woman in my church suffered from periodic bouts of depression. Â These were described to me as times when she felt “down and depressed.” Â During such times, she would often call me to come by her house for a visit. Â I would have conversation
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