Battling the Mist
Depression is a thorny subject from at least two different angles. First, when you experience it, it seems to defy being moved by any biblical encouragement. Might as well battle the mist, said Spurgeon, as do battle with this faceless enemy. Second, how do we even think about it biblically? It is hard to locate in the Bible, at least at first glance. Sure, we could take a look at Saul’s emotional swings, but that gives us a sketchy interpretive grid. I know I am looking forward to taking a stab at both of these matters at the conference, and I’d be interested in any thoughts that can give us a running start.