Hello, everyone! I don't know about you, but to me, February has been pretty great so far. To name a few things, a new student named Jessi Sherman started attending OBBS early this month, we had lots of fun at the Valentine's Day party, and the Ping Pong Tournament has been exciting, as it started just a week ago.
I must say sorry that the Patriot's Pen newsletter has not gotten out monthly this year, but hopefully we'll get back on track soon.
The end is near! We are now over half-way through the school year! Keep working hard in your PACEs, and don't slow down.
Have a great rest of the month!
(Don't forget to check out the interviews on the Interviews page to the right.)
--Garrett Burr--
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Depressed? by Amanda Coulter
Depression: many people have trouble with it, whether they are actually diagnosed or just have a tendency of feeling that way. I did a survey to see why people feel depressed. The choices were: for a little reason, a big reason, or you don't even really know why. I had 7 say a big reason, 8 say they didn't really know why, a couple said it varies, and 2 said many little reasons. From this survey you can see people get depressed for many different reasons. I believe no matter what reason, there is usually a pretty good way to cure it.
Now of course, a very few may actually have depression, a very real disorder. Most people, though, are merely focusing on things they shouldn't be. They are focusing on their weight, clothes, popularity, or other minuscule things in life. I must admit I can be one of these people at time. When people begin to feel down over one of these things they try to make it go away. They may go to their favorite song, TV show, movie, or book. Some may even go to more drastic measures. I want to ask these people: "How much have those things ever really helped you?"
I think the only way to really fight off those feelings is to go to God. Go to His word, and then pray and ask God to help you fight it. The Psalms can be a good book of the Bible to go to when down, or maybe you favorite verse or passage. Now, these things won't work if you haven't been faithful to God. You must confess and repent your sins. You have to talk to God and read His Word daily. If you do these things and really look for encouragement from God, I guarantee you will rarely feel depressed.
Now of course, a very few may actually have depression, a very real disorder. Most people, though, are merely focusing on things they shouldn't be. They are focusing on their weight, clothes, popularity, or other minuscule things in life. I must admit I can be one of these people at time. When people begin to feel down over one of these things they try to make it go away. They may go to their favorite song, TV show, movie, or book. Some may even go to more drastic measures. I want to ask these people: "How much have those things ever really helped you?"
I think the only way to really fight off those feelings is to go to God. Go to His word, and then pray and ask God to help you fight it. The Psalms can be a good book of the Bible to go to when down, or maybe you favorite verse or passage. Now, these things won't work if you haven't been faithful to God. You must confess and repent your sins. You have to talk to God and read His Word daily. If you do these things and really look for encouragement from God, I guarantee you will rarely feel depressed.
Bible Devotional by Jordan Neahring
Do you ever have that feeling that you want to give up and not finish? The excuse may be that you’re too tired or too weak, but with God, there are no excuses. A verse I’d like to use for this topic is Philippians 4:13. It quotes: “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
God is there to be our power source of our lives.
Read the full devotional in the Bible Devotionals page.
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