For some reason, most of us tend to think of “good Christians” as those who’re always smiling and encouraging others. So whenever we struggle with depression, despair, or doubts about God, we think there’s something wrong with us or maybe we just don’t have enough faith. And it can be difficult to ask for help because we don’t want anyone to see us as broken. Today, Pastor J.D. addresses this very real struggle from a biblical perspective.
Depression, Part 2
Depression, Part 2
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21 February, 2022
Series: Smoke from a Fire
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Series: Smoke from a Fire
Speaker: J.D. Greear
Book: Luke
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17 February, 2022
Series: Smoke from a Fire
Speaker: J.D. Greear
Book: Numbers
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