Hope and Encouragement
Medicine is Not a Magic Potion: Doing Your Part
When you have bipolar disorder, no medication can truly change your attitude or thinking, as I learned from my late father. Â It takes hard work.
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“Blessed Are the Unsatisfied: Finding Spiritual Freedom in an Imperfect World” By Amy Simpson
Are you unsatisfied? If so, then you are blessed! In this edition of Fresh Hope for Mental Health Pastor Brad interviews author, Amy Simpson regarding
“Blessed Are the Unsatisfied,” a New Book by Author Amy Simpson
“We know that our material comforts and temporal accomplishments are not enough to fully satisfy us. Momentary pleasures, whether of pure or darker motivations, are fleeting at best. But Christians often hear the idea that following Jesus means that we should be living a life of full satisfaction. How many of us actually experience that kind of life?
When Living Well is in Jeopardy
So, I do this every day. If my ability to live well in spite of having bipolar disorder feels at jeopardy and I feel as though I’m not doing emotionally well (stable), I ask myself the following questions which help me answer why I’m not doing well.
Special Podcast About a Safe Place for Pastors Who are Weary, Facing Burnout and/or Crisis
Shepherd’s Canyon Retreat offers week-long counseling retreats for men and women in full-time ministry who are in the midst of various stages of burnout, stress, depression, and conflicts of all kinds. Each retreat can accommodate up to eight individuals. Our staff includes two counselors, a chaplain, and volunteers who provide outstanding hospitality.
A Safe Place for Pastors and Their Spouses Who Are Experiencing Weariness, Burnout and/or Crisis in Ministry
We offer this special podcast as a point of hope and healing for pastors and those who serve in full-time ministry. Serving the Lord full-time
New Online Fresh Hope Group for Those with a Co-Occurring Diagnosis
Fresh Hope is pleased to announce that we have a new online group meeting starting this Thursday, October 19th, at 8 p.m. Central Time Zone.
Hope and Encouragement
I’m Still Standing
So many times with depression we feel knocked down and defeated. We get so tired and all we want to do is just lay down.
A Unique Seminar for Parents and Youth and Children Ministry Leaders (Thursday, October 12th)
This seminar will provide a  unique opportunity for parents along with ministry leaders to learn about the mental health of children and youth and how the Church can become effective in its ministry with the kids and youth who have mental health challenges.
