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Category Archives: Mental Health
Wounds and Sin
Our bodies carry our wounds. Some of them are painful reminders of being in the wrong place at the wrong time, or of taking our eyes off the road. Some are sacred wounds that remind us of a blessing that … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Life in these times, Marriage, Mental Health, Politics, Pregnancy, Sacrifice, War
Tagged Blessings, Forgiveness, God, Grief, Humility, Memories, Our choices, Prayer, Sin, Trial
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On Truth Telling, Betrayal, Secrets and Lies
This is the stuff that Philosophers, Theologians, Ethicists, Doctors, and Lawyers have argued about since time immemorial. The post I am writing now is written after many conversations with family and friends over decades. I can pretty well guarantee that … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Marriage, Mental Health, Responsibility
Tagged Argument, Our choices, Parental responsibility, Sin, Thoughtfulness
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When You Can’t Fix It, It Won’t Go Away, and Some Days it is Crushingly Painful
Despite what other people’s lives look like on the surface, I would say that probably all of us, at some time or another have been overwhelmed by fear, loneliness, pain, sorrow, or loss that is so overwhelming we don’t … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Books, Friendship, Marriage, Mental Health
Tagged Blessings, Changing hearts, Faith, Friendship, God, Grief, Humility, Prayer, Trial, Waiting, Writing
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An Insider’s View of Depression, Anxiety, Thoughts of Suicide, and Traveling the Road
Dear Friends and Readers of When the River Won’t Flow, Twice before I have posted something written by others. Today I want to share a very special piece written by a dear friend of mine, who has remained my friend … Continue reading