Charles Spurgeon, the great pastor of the Metropolitan Tabernacle in London, was well-acquainted with depression. When he was 22 years old, preaching to thousands of people at the Surrey Gardens Music Hall, a prankster yelled, "FIRE!" which caused a great panic. In the mob rush, seven people were killed. The young preacher never recovered from… Continue reading When the Power of Depression is Upon You
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Guilt of the Past
But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. - Isaiah 53:5 Have you ever done something that you wish you could take away? Do you have something in your life that haunts you to this… Continue reading Guilt of the Past
When You Have an Elephant on Your Chest
Do you ever feel like there is an elephant sitting on your chest? Me too. I have a confession. I am a worrier. It is not something of which I am proud, but it is true. My wife reminds me often that I worry too much. Sound familiar? It is my conviction that God gives… Continue reading When You Have an Elephant on Your Chest