Hopelessness is an enemy that I must hold at bay, avoiding it at all costs. It comes about quickly if I fail to see a future and a plan for my life. Hopelessness quickly gives way to despair and then the despair gives way to depression. And suddenly I can find myself in a deep dark bit that overwhelms into emotional pain, isolation, and no will to get up and live.
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My wife is an amazing woman. She has loved me at my worst. My mental health challenges have taken a toll on her and also
“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.”— Desmond Tutu Hope helps in the healing of depression. But
Over the last 30 years, I’ve spent untold hours doing pastoral counseling with what seems to be a “gazillion” or more individuals, couples and families.
You’ll most likely find this conversation helpful to you regarding some aspect or another of recovery. If you are someone who has had numerous bouts of depression in your life you very well may find our discussion regarding the difference between bipolar type 2 and major depressive disorder.
Listen to the discussion between Dr. Michael Egger, MD, DLFAPA; and Pastor Brad Hoefs, the founder of Fresh Hope. Dr. Egger is Pastor Brad’s doctor
A Blue Christmas service is for when Christmas is difficult. Even though Christmas is over the message of this special worship experience is still quite
There’s an Elephant in the sanctuary! And pastors need to see this video to help them realize how serious their lack of understanding is regarding mental illness. Why? Because more people go first to a clergy than to their doctor, a therapist, a psychologist and/or psychiatrist combined! Pastors are on the front lines of the mental health crisis! Please watch this video and share it on social media, it’s one way to begin to address the “elephant” in the sanctuary!
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