Holidays
Advent and Mental Health: Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love
Advent is a season of waiting—waiting for Christ to come, waiting for light to break into darkness, waiting for healing and restoration. For many who
Category: Hope and Encouragement
Holidays
Finding Hope in Thanksgiving
As Thanksgiving approaches, we often hear reminders to “be thankful” and to “count our blessings.” For many, this season is filled with warmth, family gatherings,
Fresh Hope Stories
How Depression Changed My Prayer Life
I am so grateful for the heritage I have, as a child born to Christian parents, with a legacy of faith back through generations. I
Fresh Hope Stories
Small Changes, Big Results
After my wife received her mental health diagnosis, things got worse before they got better. Doctor visits were a bit of an issue for us,
Hope and Encouragement
Not the News I Wanted
A week and a half ago, I left a doctor’s appointment feeling very upset. I hurried to my car, so that no one could see
Hope and Encouragement
Finding Hope as A Loved One
I’ve been asked to write some blogs for Fresh Hope for Mental Health. For anyone who doesn’t know, Fresh Hope for Mental Health offers peer-led
Hope and Encouragement
More on Gratitude
I lay face-down on the massage table, and settle my head into the round pad. I feel the tears come, as if the change in
Hope and Encouragement
The Idea of Giving Back
The ministry of Fresh Hope for Mental Health is based on 7 Recovery Principles (originally called Tenets). When we read them in our Support Group,
Hope and Encouragement
Your Word for the New Year
We’re several weeks into the New Year. (Maybe soon, I’ll stop writing 2024!) My Christmas decorations have been put away, I’m back home after visiting
