Hope and Encouragement
Superheroes: Local Saviors
On July 26, 2025, tragedy struck our beautiful town of Traverse City, MI. A stabbing happened at a local Walmart, making national headlines. In a
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Hope and Encouragement
It All Adds Up
Ever have “one of those days?” The kind where the problems – the tiny, insignificant things that don’t go right – well, they just pile
Hope and Encouragement
The Power of Someone Who Understands
Peer support is now backed by more research than almost any other mental health intervention. But the numbers only tell part of the story. What
Hope and Encouragement
My Help Comes From the Lord
Several years before my wife’s mental health crisis, we had a major family life breakdown. I had my dream job and was doing well financially.
Hope and Encouragement
Open Handed
My mom, who turns 88 this summer, used to talk about holding onto things “loosely.” It took me a long time to figure out what
Depression
Noelia’s Story Can’t Be the End — It Has to Be the Beginning
When I first heard about Noelia, I thought about reaching out to her. I don’t know exactly what I would have said. Maybe I would
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
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
