Depression is one of those things that I have struggled to understand. I am sure that my own experiences with very mild depression are nothing unlike what everyone else has experienced at some point. So when I hear of others who are struggling with depression, my reaction can often be less than sympathetic. For the most part my thoughts are, “get over it and move on.”
The FamilyLife programs for December 28 and 29, 2010, featured author and pastor Tommy Nelson. In these programs, Tommy explained his own experience with depression and how it took medication, counseling, and the work of God to bring him out a prolonged darkness.
I very much appreciated the approach the programs took and hope that they will give you a deeper understanding of depression, as it did for me.
FamilyLife is now offering a catalog of their programs. Simply go to the FamilyLife website, click on the “audio” button at the top right. From here, click on “search audio library” in the right hand column. This option allows you to search by program keywords, guests, or dates.
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