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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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
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,
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,
Depression
Grief & Loss: Perplexing Emotions
One could make a case that of all our emotions, grief and loss might be the most perplexing of all to cope with. And when
Hope and Encouragement
Not the News I Wanted
A week and a half ago, I left a doctor’s appointment feeling very upset. I hurried to my car, so that no one could see
Hope and Encouragement
Finding Hope as A Loved One
I’ve been asked to write some blogs for Fresh Hope for Mental Health. For anyone who doesn’t know, Fresh Hope for Mental Health offers peer-led
