Religion

The Psalmist said, “This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24). This is a prescription for the soul that can give zest, sparkle and determination to your life.

We promise ourselves tomorrow projecting our joys, opportunities, and even our living into the future. Others endure the present waiting for a better time tomorrow, but dreams of tomorrow should not rob us of today.

Anxiety and depression affect over 40 million adults in the United States annually, almost 20 percent of our total population. Recently, I got to sit down with Savannah Clemons, a professional counselor, and talk with her through the subject of depression. Here are some excerpts from our discussion:

Is it wrong to take psychotropic medicines like antidepressants?

Basement Sale

Gospel Grace Baptist Church at 3426 Old Elizabethtown Road in Hodgenville will be having a Basement Sale on Friday, September 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds will go toward mission work of the church.

Gospel Concert

Steadfast Baptist Church located at 170 Strange Road in Hodgenville, will host Truelove Quartet from Missouri in concert at 6 p.m. on Sunday, October 8. The concert is free and a love offering for the group will be received. For more information call 270-358-6218.

Pumpkin Trunkin’ 5K and Family Event

Since 1917 when it was written, many men in the army have sung, “You’re in the army now. You’ll never get rich by digging a ditch. You’re in the army now.”

Even longer than that, believers --- men, women, boys and girls --- have sung, “We’re in the Lord’s army.” The Apostle Paul told the Ephesians in 6:10-20 they were soldiers of Christ, and that they were to “be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of His might.”