Walther's Depression
by Darkmyroad on Sep.25, 2008, under depression, Pastoral Office
Rev. Matthew Harrison from LCMS World Relief and Human Care has written a couple excellent articles and translations regarding C.F.W. Walther’s struggles with depression and despair. Please go check them out:
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Walther's Depression
by Darkmyroad on Sep.25, 2008, under depression, Pastoral Office
Rev. Matthew Harrison from LCMS World Relief and Human Care has written a couple excellent articles and translations regarding C.F.W. Walther’s struggles with depression and despair. Please go check them out:
3 Comments for this entry
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DIs-My-Order
October 2nd, 2008 on 1:56 amThanks for the link.
Do you think that districts should provide pastors for pastors? I mean provide ordained ministers that have the sole function of the Gospel, as opposed to DP’s,VP’s and Circuit Counselors who are the function of the law?
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My-yoke-is-easy
October 4th, 2008 on 2:45 amI’ve been on CRM for almost 3 years. Unfortunately, the circuit counselor at the time and the district president at the time were not supportive of me taking a leace of absence to get treatment for depression. At this time I have undergone counseling and am also on medication. Unfortunately, I have not received a call to full time ministry (LCMS). Needless to say it is frustrating to hear from the district president and the circuit counselor that “It’s God’s timing.” I wonder if there will ever be an opportunity for me to return to the ministry.
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October 2nd, 2008 on 1:56 am
Thanks for the link.
Do you think that districts should provide pastors for pastors? I mean provide ordained ministers that have the sole function of the Gospel, as opposed to DP’s,VP’s and Circuit Counselors who are the function of the law?
October 3rd, 2008 on 11:04 pm
I certainly think they should.
October 4th, 2008 on 2:45 am
I’ve been on CRM for almost 3 years. Unfortunately, the circuit counselor at the time and the district president at the time were not supportive of me taking a leace of absence to get treatment for depression. At this time I have undergone counseling and am also on medication. Unfortunately, I have not received a call to full time ministry (LCMS). Needless to say it is frustrating to hear from the district president and the circuit counselor that “It’s God’s timing.” I wonder if there will ever be an opportunity for me to return to the ministry.