Darkness | Depression & Suicide

Duke University Did A Study On "Peace Of Mind." ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Jul 20, 2002

Duke University did a study on “peace of mind.” Factors found to contribute greatly to emotional and mental stability are: 1. The absence of suspicion and resentment. Nursing a grudge was a major factor in unhappiness. 2. Not living in the past. An unwholesome preoccupation with old ...read more

Tags: Peace, Giving Yourself, Finding Fulfillment

Denomination: Baptist

A Victim Of Mental Depression, Once Went To ...  PRO

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 29, 2002

"A victim of mental depression, once went to consult a skilled physician regarding his condition. The doctor prescribed some lively amusement, and told him of a celebrated clown, who was entertaining great companies in a certain place of amusement in the town. With an expression of despair on his ...read more

Tags: Emotions, Joy

Denomination: United Methodist

Many Years Ago A Young Midwestern Lawyer ...  PRO

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 29, 2003

Many years ago a young Midwestern lawyer suffered from such deep depression that his friends thought it best to keep all knives and razors out of his reach. He questioned his life’s calling and the prudence of even attempting to follow it through. During this time he wrote, "I am now the most ...read more

Tags: Emotions, Endurance, God In The Hardships

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sometime Ago Time Magazine Ran An Article That ...  PRO

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jul 1, 2003

Sometime ago Time Magazine ran an article that reported on the benefits of religion and the church, and some of the observations included: 1. Heart-surgery patients who draw comfort from their religious faith have a significantly higher survival rate than those who do not. 2. The blood pressure ...read more

Tags: Church General, Church Purpose Of

Denomination: *other

While Waiting In A Cemetery To Conduct A Funeral ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 12, 2005

While waiting in a cemetery to conduct a funeral service, Charles Simeon walked among the graves, looking at the epitaphs. He found one that arrested him. When from the dust of death I rise, To claim my mansion in the skies, E’en then shall this be all my plea-- “Jesus hath lived and died ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To

A Woman Got A Divorce And Lost Her Family. She ...  PRO

Contributed by John Shearhart on Apr 20, 2006

A woman got a divorce and lost her family. She sank into a deep depression, and was in desperate need. The people in her church only shook their heads and pointed their fingers at her failure, so she left and began frequenting a bar. One day the preacher came and ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Tags: Christian Love

In Max Lucado's Book The Applause Of Heaven, He ...  PRO

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 29, 2006

In Max Lucado’s book The Applause of Heaven, he gives an illustration, that cements Jesus’ point that the only way to change your life is to change your heart. At one time Max and his family lived in Rio De Janeiro, working as missionaries. Once, when they were leaving on a week long trip, Max ...read more

Tags: Betrayal

Denomination: Christian Church