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Lament

7 Lessons Learned While in the Darkness of Despair (Psalm 88)

By Richard Bargas on Mon, 02/23/26

Depression is a serious matter that so many people struggle with, but it is an affliction that some Christians see as a weakness of faith and unbecoming for a person who claims Christ as Savior. But throughout Church history, there have been those who have struggled with an internal darkness that comes upon them. Whether we call it melancholy, depression, or some other name, the Word of God gives hope even in the midst of the dark nights of affliction. Tim Challies wrote about the struggle that hymn writer William Cowper (pronounced “Cooper”) faced his whole life, even after coming to Christ.

Review of Mark Vroegop's Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament

By Filings on Tue, 11/12/24
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“Before you start complaining, be sure you’ve checked arrogance at the door. Come with your pain, not your pride.” - Ref21

The Cry from Memphis: How Long, O Lord?

By Filings on Tue, 01/31/23
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“I’ve always found it beneficial in such times to distinguish between the known and the unknown…. This isn’t the way it was supposed to be (Gen. 3:14–19; Rom. 8:20–25).” - TGC

Baptist Bulletin Podcast: Worship and Lament

By Filings on Fri, 04/26/19
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“Mike chats with Mark Vroegop, lead pastor of College Park Church in Indianapolis, about a variety of issues including pastoral ministry, worship, and lament.” - GARBC

The Difference Between Lament and Grumbling

By Filings on Mon, 08/13/18
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“These Psalms of lament would not be in the Scripture if they were teaching us to do something sinful… so we learn, there is a way we can lament our circumstances before God. What’s the difference?” - Challies

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