Breaking Free from Negative Thought Patterns
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Breaking Free from Negative Thought Patterns

Day 3: Breaking Free from Negative Thought Patterns Scripture: Romans 12:2 Devotional: Exploring different patterns in our spiritual journeys can enrich our connection to faith. Depression often brings with it a cascade of negative thoughts. These thoughts can become like a lens through which we view ourselves, others, and even God. They might say, “I…

The Dark Night of the Soul: Finding God in the Darkness
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The Dark Night of the Soul: Finding God in the Darkness

Day 2: The Dark Night of the Soul: Finding God in the Darkness Scripture: Psalm 34:17-18 Devotional: Depression can feel like a never-ending night. It often brings a sense of darkness, isolation, and the haunting thought that things may never change. Even when surrounded by people, the internal struggle can make us feel profoundly alone….

Holiday Depression
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Holiday Depression

Biblical Strategies for Dealing With Depression During the Holidays The holiday season can bring joy and happiness for many people, but for those dealing with depression, it can be an incredibly difficult time of year. With the hustle and bustle of the season seemingly everywhere, it can be hard to find a moment of peace…

Mark 4:35-5:20 – Jesus Can Deliver You
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Mark 4:35-5:20 – Jesus Can Deliver You

Overwhelmed? Feeling Helpless and Hopeless? What happens when you are overwhelmed by a power greater than yourself? All human efforts fail. You turn in on yourself. You feel helpless and hopeless, which leads to despair and fear. You need deliverance. Know this for certain: Jesus can deliver you! Mark 4:35-5:20 – Jesus Can Deliver You…

L4L 52 – Psalm 73 – Dealing with Disillusionment
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L4L 52 – Psalm 73 – Dealing with Disillusionment

“I Don’t Get It”: Learning Contentment in Discouraging Times Practical Steps to Conquer Your Discontentment and Discouragement 1.    He Ceased the emotional spiral – identify the feelings you are having – name them (vs. 14-15) 2.    He started to think about Community – focus on your responsibilities and relationships with God and others…

L4L 45 – Psalm 13 – When God Seems Distant: Dealing with Life’s Afflictions
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L4L 45 – Psalm 13 – When God Seems Distant: Dealing with Life’s Afflictions

Does God seem distant to you? Do you ever wonder if God has turned His back on you? In Psalm 9 through 12, David describes a steady pattern of trials and troubles because of various enemies. In Psalm 13, David attributes his suffering to a singular enemy. The enemy that David is referencing may be…

Resources: God is There in Tough Times by Ed Hindson
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Resources: God is There in Tough Times by Ed Hindson

About the Book No matter what you may be facing, God is there to help you. This message resonates throughout this encouraging, powerful resource designed to help readers struggling with rejection, guilt, fear, depression, temptation, disappointment, personal crises, and more. As readers realize God is always near, they will begin to… face crises with confidence…