John Piper says God “designs” depression and sends it into the depressed person in order to discipline them. Spurgeon, another brilliant and reformed Baptist, wrote about God’s sovereignty over his many bouts with physical and mental illness…
It would be a very sharp and trying experience to me to think that I have an affliction which… 
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Sovereignty, Sickness & Strength
Beggar’s Fortune (Part 8)
Once upon a time, there was an evil king out to kill the prophet Elisha. Elisha woke up one morning to discover his city surrounded by a large number of the king’s soldiers, chariots and horses.
Elisha’s assistant was scared – maybe he counted the enemy, figured his slim odds of survival even – and Elisha… 
Beggar’s Fortune (Part 5)
Jesus didn’t float out of his tomb. He walked. He didn’t ascend through the clouds as a disembodied spirit either. And he won’t come back as one. And this is all really good stuff to remember when you’re depressed or trying to help someone who is. I’ll try to explain why.
Some Christians – including me,… 





