Do faithful followers of God experience anxiety and depression? David did. I have. David models a way through mental illness in Psalm 42. •David got REAL David was honest with God and others about his thoughts and feelings. He admitted he was thirsty, panting, weeping, doubting, not eating, feeling alone… Read More
Yesterday, I told you about a new endeavor our family has started to help ministers in crisis: The Phil Lineberger Minister Wellness Fund. Today, a little more detail about what that fund will accomplish. We’re partnering with Matt Stanford of the Hope and Healing Center to create a nationwide network… Read More
After John’s death, Phil began compiling research and the names of potential donors: he wanted to do something to help ministers in crisis. There are some wonderful retreat centers out there, he noted. But a severely depressed pastor isn’t likely (or even able) to make a trip halfway across the… Read More
It’s OK to quit. Necessary even. I’m talking to both of us. We’ve been told all our lives, you and I, that we can do anything. Maybe. But we can’t do everything. Certainly. To do some things as well as they deserve? We’ll have to quit. To give as much as they… Read More
On the last night of every Compassion Bloggers trip we sit around a table together and talk about how to go back home. Because re-entry is a peculiar and scary thing. We talk about the myriad responses we may have when we get there. There’s no telling what’s going to… Read More
Shaun Groves