“As an individual, I have always had some extra challenges in fighting off feelings of depression, and sometimes feelings of having little or no purpose. These are exacerbated by the insomnia I often struggle with.

One thing I especially appreciated about Jim’s classes was that he immediately hit the ground running with things I could actively do right away. I loved that there was “homework” – things to do – immediately, but that they were small, manageable alterations in my schedule, and things I could easily see making a part of my everyday life.  It became much simpler to regularly meditate on God’s truth, instead of simply letting my mind “slip down” to where it naturally wanted to go – which was generally into the accusing or despairing thoughts of the devil.

I am continually surprised at how quickly I have positive results through the small, daily activities I have learned from Jim’s class.  So many aspects of my daily life have gotten so much easier – without me even thinking about them!  Almost without realizing it, many of my own habits and daily patterns have been changing.  Without any fanfare, I realized that I had more energy during the day, and was naturally choosing to do more constructive things with my time than I had before.  I am much more calm and naturally cheerful as I do my work;  it feels easier – and just more natural – to clean and organize the space around me in my home, do extra chores, take walks, and create a pleasant and happy environment where I live.

Finally, I have noticed how much more time and energy I have to give to the work I do in church and school.  Somehow, beyond my ability to express, I am more “free” to observe and recognize t