Comments on: What we all have in common but feel we bear alone https://nickgeek.com/what-we-all-have-in-common-but-feel-we-bear-alone/ A Husband, Father, Youth Pastor, Geek, and Jesus Freak Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:50:08 +0000 hourly 1 By: Nick the Geek https://nickgeek.com/what-we-all-have-in-common-but-feel-we-bear-alone/#comment-1250 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 01:32:19 +0000 http://nickgeek.com/?p=1003#comment-1250 In reply to katdish.

I think this is a big part of it. Thanks for the advice.

]]> By: Nick the Geek https://nickgeek.com/what-we-all-have-in-common-but-feel-we-bear-alone/#comment-1249 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 01:31:45 +0000 http://nickgeek.com/?p=1003#comment-1249 In reply to Helen.

I think those are some great thoughts. It has me thinking of some important parts of how this whole thing might be formed. Keep em coming

]]> By: Nick the Geek https://nickgeek.com/what-we-all-have-in-common-but-feel-we-bear-alone/#comment-1248 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 01:30:47 +0000 http://nickgeek.com/?p=1003#comment-1248 In reply to Helen.

or you could just leave a long comment.

]]> By: Nick the Geek https://nickgeek.com/what-we-all-have-in-common-but-feel-we-bear-alone/#comment-1247 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 01:30:28 +0000 http://nickgeek.com/?p=1003#comment-1247 In reply to Amber.

I’m looking forward to it, and really need help making this happen (hint hint)

]]> By: Nick the Geek https://nickgeek.com/what-we-all-have-in-common-but-feel-we-bear-alone/#comment-1246 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 01:29:51 +0000 http://nickgeek.com/?p=1003#comment-1246 In reply to Loren C. Klein.

I very much get where you are coming from. I struggle with many of the same things and have felt frustrated about the way the Church handles depression, but more than the Church, the world does the same thing. They either ignore or enable depression and I feel like we need to be better than that.

I just wish I knew how to make these random thoughts in my head a reality, but I guess that is part of the journey.

]]> By: Nick the Geek https://nickgeek.com/what-we-all-have-in-common-but-feel-we-bear-alone/#comment-1245 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 01:22:15 +0000 http://nickgeek.com/?p=1003#comment-1245 In reply to Julie.

I’ve seen quite a few of those resources. It looks great. I’m looking forward to showing the movie on a movie night someday soon.

]]> By: Julie https://nickgeek.com/what-we-all-have-in-common-but-feel-we-bear-alone/#comment-1244 Sun, 18 Apr 2010 19:31:19 +0000 http://nickgeek.com/?p=1003#comment-1244 We just did the “To Save A Live” Series. It is a movie as well. there were alot of resources on the website about this. tosavealifemovie.com or tosavealifeleaders.com. It is a great movie that is coming out on dvd soon.

]]> By: Loren C. Klein https://nickgeek.com/what-we-all-have-in-common-but-feel-we-bear-alone/#comment-1243 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 02:35:21 +0000 http://nickgeek.com/?p=1003#comment-1243 I think it would be a fantastic idea, and to be honest, it’s something the Church completely overlooks. After all, if someone is really struggling in their life and is showing the signs of depression, what do we tell them? Easy, “Oh you just need some joy in your life!” and move right on.

In my own experience (previous bouts and a season right now where I just can’t seem shake those feelings off), it’s not so much of a medical condition that’s keeping us depressed as Life(tm) is giving us a beating, and no one’s there to encourage us and lift us when we need it most. Of course, there are times when it really is a medical condition that needs proper treatment, but I think a ministry that has either responsible peer leaders or some slightly older members of your church just taking some of those troubling students under their wing and making a concerted effort to lift them up through prayer and encouragement would be wonderful.

]]> By: Amber https://nickgeek.com/what-we-all-have-in-common-but-feel-we-bear-alone/#comment-1242 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:34:14 +0000 http://nickgeek.com/?p=1003#comment-1242 I really like the idea for having a session for depressed teens. I know how it feels and I think it would help not just me but others as well.

]]> By: Helen https://nickgeek.com/what-we-all-have-in-common-but-feel-we-bear-alone/#comment-1241 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:57:14 +0000 http://nickgeek.com/?p=1003#comment-1241 Oh vey! That was a long comment! Sorry. I guess next time, if I can’t edit, I’ll email?

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