Out of the Cave Quotes

“But Elijah still compared himself to his ancestors—and felt like he wanted to die.”
― Chris Hodges, Out of the Cave: Stepping into the Light when Depression Darkens What You See

“No particular shape of brokenness is worse or better than any other. When I see the remains of houses still standing after a tornado, I don't compare the broken windows of one house to another and think, Now that one is broken more severely than this other one. No! Shattered windows, like shattered lives, are all simply in need of repair.”
― Chris Hodges, Out of the Cave: Stepping into the Light when Depression Darkens What You See

“It's okay to not be okay. But don't settle for a lifetime of "not okay".”
― Chris Hodges, Out of the Cave: Stepping into the Light when Depression Darkens What You See

“Have you been in a compromising situation this week? Have any of your financial dealings lacked integrity? Have you viewed any sexually explicit material? Have you spent quality time in Bible study and prayer? Have you given priority time to your family? Have you fulfilled the mandates of your calling? Have you just lied to me?”
― Chris Hodges, Out of the Cave: Stepping into the Light when Depression Darkens What You See

“It's not a sin to be sick, physically or mentally. Our illness is not our identity.”
― Chris Hodges, Out of the Cave: Stepping into the Light when Depression Darkens What You See