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
Tag: Mental Health
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
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
Getting Through the Holidays
Envision a Yule log burning in a fireplace, a brightly decorated Christmas tree, and children still in their pajamas happily tearing open their presents. A
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
Mental Health and Faith
The Connection between Physical Pain and Mental Suffering
The connection between exercise and mental health has been well documented. During workouts the body releases multiple hormones that help improve mood, cognition, and concentration.
Fresh Hope Stories
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
Fresh Hope Stories
Small Changes, Big Results
After my wife received her mental health diagnosis, things got worse before they got better. Doctor visits were a bit of an issue for us,
Bipolar Disorder
My Story: When Darkness Came Without Warning
I was 37 years old when my life, as I knew it, began to fall apart. It all started with what seemed to be a
