Hope and Encouragement
Shame-Based Families Versus Grace-Based Families
When raised in a shame-based family one can easily find life to be fraught with emotional landmines. Relationships can be difficult because of shame-based thinking.Â
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Advice From A King In Managing Depression
You are not alone in your struggle with depression. Even David, the shepherd boy who became the great king of Israel, struggled with depression. In
Setting Mini-Goals for the New Year
In the book, Guise clarifies the difference between motivation and self-will. He says that motivation is short-lived, and to make real change you have to begin doing small things that can be done via pure self-will, and not depend on motivation to do it.
New Year: A Time To Review And Time To Celebrate When You Are Bipolar
“As the old year retires and a new one is born, we commit into the hands of our Creator the happenings of the past year
Hope and Encouragement
New Year Resolutions​? Yes or No?​
Over twenty years ago when my life was altered forever by bipolar disorder, I stopped planning and went into a mode of just surviving. All
Hope and Encouragement
Storms: A Walk Through Depression
Each one of us who are challenged with mental illness have our own struggles and ways to get through them. Â Below is an excerpt of
Dealing with Grief, Sadness and/or Depression During Christmas Time
This is a special Christmas edition of Fresh Hope for Mental Health. In this edition, Pastor Brad talks with Perry Root, Sr. about experiencing grief
Hope for the Hurting, Homeless and Hopeless
In this edition of Fresh Hope for Mental Health, Pastor Brad interviews Ms. Candace Hoyt-Gregory, C.E.O. of the Open Door Mission in Omaha, Nebraska. Candice
Christmas Lessons When We Are Depressed At Christmas
Good News…you don’t have to have a perfect Christmas. Christmas lights burn out. Your cat attacks the tree. The turkey doesn’t thaw in time or
