Relief From Darkness
He has delivered us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son of His love (Colossians 1:13) A few years ago our family doctor mentioned that 41% of his patients suffer from some form of depression. Surprised at so large a percentage, I canvassed several of the doctors I worked with at the time. Without exception, they confirmed that figure or rated it even higher. There are many types of depression ranging from mild to severe, with a variety of causes, characteristics, and prescribed treatments. But while continuing medical breakthroughs offer hope to sufferers, many cases go undetected and untreated, primarily due to the stigma attached to the condition. For while stress has become a household word, many remain ignorant of the facts about depression. Depressed individuals often go to great lengths to hide their dark side from even close friends and family. Nowhere is this truer than in the Christian setting...