Over & over I still hear from people who have been told, "If your faith was strong enough, you wouldn't get that depressed. Jesus can heal you of that if you reallyy want Him to." Oh, how sad that makes me. One reason is that I do believe that speaking to a counselor can make a difference. Like any profession, there are some good counselors, & some not-so-good, so ask for referrals from your loved ones, mentors, or church leadership. But don't let the stigma or the expectations that Christians don't get depressed prevent you from seeking counsel if you are feeling "blue." (And there are many definitions of that light-hearted word "blue.") There is a large spectrum of depression & yes, Christians get depressed just like anyone else. I … [Read more...]