Bright Spots in the Darkness: Meditations When You Are Depressed

It's time for depression to come out of the church closet. Often, the church's reaction to those depressed is, "Just get over it," "You have hidden sins in your life," "Pray more," "Have greater faith," or "Read your Bible more."

People would never say to a diabetic, "This is all in your head. Quit taking insulin." Nor would they say to someone with a broken leg, "Just get up and walk." Those who are depressed take these messages, and it makes them feel more guilty instead of understood, dri...