a word from the pastor

Beating the Christmas Blues

For many people Christmas is not “merry” at all, but lonely, sad and often painful. For them, the carols, parties and greetings have lost their meaning. Whether attributed to SAD (seasonal affective disorder), difficult circumstances or relational problems, about 10% of Americans struggle with so...
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Coping with COVID: Thoughts on Depression

Since the pandemic, the number of people “clinically” depressed has sky-rocketed. According to a report by the CDC, about 40% of U.S. adults admitted to some kind of mental health struggle. Even before COVID, depression was the number one reason people sought some form of psychotherapy. Since the...
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Depression and the American Adolescent

Leaving God out of one’s life will always produce a negative outcome. Well known journalist Elizabeth Bernstein recently published an article entitled, “How to Spot Teenage Depression.” She cites statistics that clearly indicate an increase in the number of adolescents who experience depressio...
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