Hope and Encouragement
What is Resiliency?
I used to think that resiliency meant bouncing back after experiencing something difficult. But I’m starting to wonder if it’s less about bouncing and more
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Hope and Encouragement
Darkness Flees from the Light
In a dark room, the absence of light can be scary, but even just a crack of light draws our eyes to it in anticipation
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
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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,
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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
