Tag: suicide
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I Could’ve Quit Too Soon
It’s been 26 years since I almost quit too soon. I thought about that today while driving to an out of town ministry opportunity. It’s been 26 years since I contemplated driving my van into a telephone pole at 70 miles an hour. Really, you say? Why would someone like me ever think of taking…
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Subtle Suicide Suggestions
Depression. Have you ever felt depressed? Of course, a lot of people are thinking about it since the news of Robin Williams. Many people have sad moments in their lives, but that’s not the same thing as depression. I know. I’ve felt depression’s cold, steely fingers around my throat. And yes, as a Christian. I…
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Joel Doesn’t Always Smile
People who see me out and about, wearing my ministry face, shouting hallelujahs, may not believe there’s another side of me. I’m not always full of pep. I don’t always have my pastor cloak draped over my shoulders. Actually, there are times I simply want to be left alone so I can brood my life…
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Superman Is Not A Pastor
Superman isn’t real. Neither is Batman, Robin, the Hulk, Aquaman, Spiderman, or any other “Super-Hero”. There IS such a person as Bat Boy, but no one’s ever called him a hero. Fantasy! Pure, unadulterated fantasy. I’m not condemning such activity as falderal. I’m only using America’s obsession with superheroes to make a point or two.…
Jan Grace 