Hope and Encouragement
No Valentine? What about a BFF?
Between Cupid, candy, chocolate and flowers, Valentine’s Day is a very pleasant holiday for many of us. But what about those who do not have
Category: Hope and Encouragement
Fresh Hope for Mental Health
Sanctuary
I’ve recently been seeing a new Christian therapist. One of her areas of specialty is helping patients learn to deal with chronic pain, which speaks
Hope and Encouragement
A Year of Favor
Have you ever messed up and thought, “How can God forgive me?” Can things change if you believe there is a heavy weight or a
Hope and Encouragement
Finding Joy in 2026
Almost 18 years ago, at my first appointment with my therapist, he asked me what I wanted to get out of our time together. I
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
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
