Thank you Jean.
As a Christain who was converted after I finished school I always find it encouraging to hear of people growing up in Christian homes.
It is a great honour I have as a parent to share God’s love with my children.

Thanks, Lucy.

Thanks for your comment, Warren. I agree there is a place for medical treatment and secular advice about how to deal with things like panic attacks and depression. Sorry if I implied otherwise! I just wish we had more confidence as Australian evangelicals in God’s word and grace as the foundation of all emotional healing, and more experience and training in applying them to people’s problems.

I don’t claim to be an expert on depression or how to get out of it.  But 25 years ago I was quite depressed, but I resisted going the secular counseling route.  I kept reading the Scriptures looking for answers.  Eventually, hearing the Word produced faith in my heart, and faith seemed to drive the depression away.  Although I know my story is just that—- “my” story, I do think that we “moderns” tend to be impatient of suffering and the good it can do our souls.  David said that it was good for him to be afflicted, and I would heartily agree.  Learning how “my” story fits into His story was powerful medicine for me, and continues to be!

I certainly agree with you Jean that training in Biblical counselling for we christians is an area that churches and church organisations need to address,

  Bill, I was referring to clinical depression which includes suicidal thoughts and too often leads to suicide.My comment still stands as a failure to understand this type of depression can be fatal.Professional intervention is necessary. I fail to see how this can be seen as being a non-christian approach ,a view too many seem to hold ,may I suggest. out of ignorance.
This comment obviously is in no way a criticism of your story or journey.Thank you for sharing it.