Tag: May 2011

Midlife Depression in Women

by Vicki Rose Have you lost your zest for life? Are you just going through the motions? There are many stages of change a woman goes through during midlife. Sadly, many women are caught off-guard when midlife comes around. Often times, depression settles over them in addition to the hormonal imbalances. Overwhelmed? Wait…there is hope……
The Five Be’s of Brokenness:

Be Prepared to Share Your Story of Brokenness and Redemption with Others by Melissa Finnegan “I am broken, love me.” I believe we all long to say those words. We all long to be known as we really are, broken and redeemed. Getting to the place where you feel you can share your brokenness can……
Yes, Good Christians Get Depressed

by Deborah Kukal, Ph.D. We live in a fallen world, and the pain and struggles of this life effect us all, mentally and physically. Depression is a common experience, effecting many of us at some point in our lives. But for some, the dark pain of depression is worsened by the shame and guilt that……
Ye Shall be Free Indeed

by Karin S. Syren The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s……
Christian Fitness: Should it include Yoga?

by Laurette Willis, Director of PraiseMoves Fitness Ministry Yoga is extremely popular in the fitness world, and many wonder if it has a place in Christian Fitness. Is there such a thing as “Christian yoga” or a “Christian alternative to yoga?” While many know that yoga originated in India, few realize it is part of……
Easy Artichoke Dip Recipe

Makes 1 1/2 cups Ingredients 1 14 Ounce Can Artichoke Hearts 1 15.5 Ounce Can Great Northern Beans 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice 4 Cloves of Garlic 6 Pitted Kalamata Olives 1 Teaspoon Dried Thyme Sea Salt Fresh Ground Black Pepper… Please log in to view content
LOS GIGANTES SE HAN LEVANTADO…

por Brendaliz Avilés “Los Gigantes se han Levantando Más en el nombre del Señor los Derribaré” No sé si has podido observar en estos últimos días, como el enemigo se ha levantado y se ha desatado una ola de violencia a nivel mundial. Es más puede que estés librando una batalla personal y espiritual muy……
Mothers and Daughters

by Lanette Kissel Today I find myself in the hospital delivery room, where you slowly emerge from the safety of my womb…. Please log in to view content
Morning Sickness and Depression?

by Kath Swanson The last three months of this pregnancy have been a hard go for me, with a cloud of gloomy darkness settling in on my soul. Isn’t this the time to be exuberant and glowing? How is it that I’m lamenting my current state of pregnancy when there are so many women who……
Torn

When Every Why Goes Unanswered When our world comes crashing down, it does more than steal our peace. It shakes our faith. Something inside us tears. We feel broken, stranded—torn. We naturally ask the question “Why?” when we’re hurting. But as pastor Jud Wilhite turned to the Bible in his own pain, he was surprised……