I do suspect that soon, I will get back to writing more material focused on stabilizing hope. I have those days and I have those thoughts. Deep inside me there is great...

by C Michael Patton

Depression

Doubt

Suffering and Pain

Suicide

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The Asphyxiation of Hope: Matthew Warren (1986-2013)

I got the news on the road to Florida. My family and I, along with my mother, are in Florida for the Gospel Coalition conference. After this, we will head directly to Dallas,...

by C Michael Patton

Depression

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I am NOT a Depressed Person

Depression is like muscle tissue. It has a memory. Once you have acquired the mass, it is much easier to bring back with minimal effort. Well, maybe muscle mass is too...

Sowing in Tears

I recently came across these words written by John Piper 21 years ago regarding Psalm 126:5-6. Many a God-lover has paused over these two verses, chewing on the reality they...

Death Becomes Me

Life has been really hard recently. I don’t have all my wits about me these days. Hardly an original thought comes to me as of late. I am just continually banking on all...

Victorious Christian Sobbing

My wife stood last week in the entryway of my kid’s school sobbing. Not a little quiet cry but really letting all the emotions come to the surface. A lady had asked how...

When God Does Not Show Up

There have been so many times in my life when God has not shown up. So many times when I am at my wits end, when it is forth and long, ninth inning, I put up a last hope three...

by C Michael Patton

Depression

Personal (Michael Patton)

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My Depression Nearly Two Years Later

It is hard to believe it has been so long. Two years ago my mind broke. I wrote about it while in the darkness. I can’t believe it has been two years. No, no. This is...

My Amazing Feeling from the Lord This Morning

This morning, at 5:12am, after a ride on my stationary bike, I was taking a walk through my neighborhood. As often as I do this, I look up to the heavens and speak to God....

by C Michael Patton

Depression

Personal (Michael Patton)

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When I Feel Disqualified from Ministry Due to Depression

One of the first thoughts that I have when I get depressed is that I am no longer qualified for ministry. “How can you preach truth when it does not even help you get...

by C Michael Patton

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