Christian viewpoint

I've been doing some thinking about this particular blog and I think I'm going to focus on a Christian perspective on depression. While I know this may alienate potential readers in the future, the blog's primary purpose is to aid me in my recovery of (and discovery of overcoming) depression. Its secondary purpose to aid those who can learn from my struggle and experiences. In reading, Richard O'Connor's Undoing Depression, I appreciated his practical approach theories and arguments but hated the philosophies (i.e. Freud, Jung). While Freud and Jung both put forward interesting suppositions, I disagreed with most of their thinking.

As a Christian, my first and foremost textbook on depression is the Bible. That's the way it should have been from the beginning and that's the way it will begin to be.

I won't stop reading purely secular books but at the same time, my thinking will take on a more Biblical approach. This means:
- Bible verses and quotes interspersed in text
- Analyzing and discussing secular books, thoughts and theory from a Christian/Biblical viewpoint
- Analysis of examples of depression in the Bible

I understand that there will be people who may stumble upon this site and vehemently disagree with my thoughts and point of view. I welcome discussion on certain propositions but my faith is not up for debate; I will not change my mind. Improper commenters will have their IPs banned. Banning is subject to my discretion.