What Do You Need to Be Healed From?

On Monday, Yvonne shared with us how God brought healing into her life.


The Bible tells us God is a Healer: "I am the LORD, who heals you." (Exodus 15:26b)


What do you need to be healed from?


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* Mattie's Christmas Accessories Ideas *

Christmas is just weeks away and I bet you have a mom, girlfriend or sister on your Christmas list but don’t have a lot of bucks to spend! I have a suggestion that will allow you to shop for those on your Christmas list and maybe even leave you with some money in your pocket so you can buy something for yourself while you’re at it.

One word. Accessories!

Rings, earrings, bracelets and purses! Rings look super with jeans and a tee or something fancy like going to a Christmas party or to a friend’s house. Go BIG with rings. No really, big rings are so cute and in style! When you put on one of these fashionable oversized rings it should cover from your knuckle down.

If you’re not a ring person you can always go for some fabulous earrings. Long, dangly earrings look fetching or try to find some that look like feathers. If you don’t wear long earrings that’s okay because fake pearl or diamond earrings are great with everything and you can wear them with your fab ring to go to a Christmas dinner or to youth group with your friends! If you wear pearl earrings, throw on a long pearl necklace.

A tip to make your money go further is to buy a card of earrings that has multiple pairs and then repackage each of them on single cute cards that you create with scrapbook paper. Wrap in a cello bag with tissue and a ribbon. Then you have many gifts and your family or friends will enjoy your personal touch.



You can never go wrong with a charm bracelet. The best thing about a charm bracelet is that, on some, you can change the charms to fit the season. In this case you would change it into something Christmas-y or wintery. It is also a gift that keeps on giving because now you can always get a new charm for your friend as a gift.

Lastly, a girl can never have too many purses! I love purses; they so easily change an outfit. I usually keep my eye on the clearance section for different colored purses for different seasons at an affordable price. This winter, find a purse in brown, black or charcoal, depending on your hair color.


Have fun shopping, but remember to keep Jesus in the center of your holiday. Jesus really is the true reason we celebrate the season.


~Mattie


Just because it’s in doesn’t mean you have to wear it!

How to Help a Friend Who May Be Depressed

For some people, the holidays evoke feelings of sadness, particularly if they’ve lost a loved one recently or around the holidays. Even if they haven’t, there may be other circumstances going on that are making this Christmas season difficult.

If you know of someone who is having a hard time and you think they may be depressed, here are some tips:

1. Understand Depression Better

Depression is more common than we might think. Roughly 19 million Americans per year experience clinical depression. Depression isn’t just feeling sad or “blah.” It’s more than the normal ups and downs that we all experience. Simply stated, you might think of depression as experiencing a “down” mood, along with other symptoms, for more than two weeks.

It can affect a person in various ways – physically, mentally, emotionally, academically, relationally, and even spiritually.

Although all the causes are still unknown, biological and emotional factors may increase the likelihood that a person will develop depression. Depression is not a sign of weakness; rather, it is a serious disorder. For many, it is effectively treated with a combination of medicine and professional counseling.

2. Know the Symptoms

• Persistent sad, anxious or "empty" feelings
  
• Feelings of hopelessness and/or pessimism
  
• Feelings of guilt, worthlessness and/or helplessness
  
• Irritability, restlessness
  
• Loss of interest in activities or hobbies once pleasurable
  
• Fatigue and decreased energy
  
• Difficulty concentrating, remembering details and making decisions
  
• Insomnia, early–morning wakefulness, or excessive sleeping
  
• Overeating, or appetite loss
  
• Thoughts of suicide, suicide attempts
  
• Persistent aches or pains, headaches, cramps or digestive problems that do not ease even with treatment
  

Not everyone who is depressed experiences all the same symptoms. The symptoms, as well as the intensity and duration of them, will vary.

If a person experiences multiple symptoms for a period of two weeks or more, this indicates possible depression.

If you or someone you know might be experiencing depression, visit

WebMD.com to take a depression assessment. Once you finish this assessment, you can print a report for yourself and you can also print a report to take to your doctor.

3. Find Someone Who Can Help

Clinical depression needs professional treatment from a doctor and/or a mental health professional. If you see the above symptoms in a friend’s life, encourage them to get help. If they mention death or suicide and are unwilling to seek help on their own, find a trusted adult and share your friend’s struggle. You friend may be initially upset with you for sharing with someone else, but wouldn’t you rather speak up than not speak up and wish you had? This is the mark of a true friend.

4. What Else You Can Do

• Encourage them to talk to you about what they’re going through. Be a good listener and non-critical of what you hear.
  
• Offer them encouragement and hope. Remind them that their depression will get better with time and treatment.
  
• Be patient and understanding.

• Pray for them.
  
  
  

For more information about depression, visit the National Institute for Mental Health website.