Are you wondering how to get in a good mood when depressed? Does your mood need a little pick-me-up? Whether you are struggling with depression or Continue Reading
When God Gives You More Than You Can Handle
One day last week I drove through the beautiful western New York countryside. The hills were rolling. The day was filled with budding trees, new Continue Reading
How to Find Hope When Holiday Depression Hits
I'd rather fast forward past the holidays this year. Bah humbug. The holiday season is meant to be an exciting, wonderful time. Except when it Continue Reading
What Life is Like When Your Child Has Mental Health Issues
Dressed in a black suit and purple shirt and tie, my son looks adorable on the last day of the school year for his elementary school graduation. He Continue Reading
Do You Want Your Children to Be Happy?
Speaking as someone who has no children, I am always very careful in sharing my opinions when it comes to parenthood and child-rearing. That’s not to Continue Reading
When You Are a Person Who Gives Too Much
I was on our dream 10th anniversary vacation in Mexico, but I couldn't enjoy it. I was huddled in our hotel room, curled in a ball in bed with Continue Reading
5 Things the Church Needs to Know About Depression
It is a hot, bright Sunday morning last summer. I get up early to get myself and our 5 kids ready for worship, as is my habit since my husband is a Continue Reading
4 Lessons You’ve Already Learned from the Desert Seasons of Your Life
Did you hear this little spelling trick as a kid? How can you remember the different spellings of dessert (a wonderful tasty treat at Continue Reading
How to Have Hope on a Hard Day
Life throws us tough stuff sometimes, doesn't it? A few months ago I was chatting with my brother about the difficulties of life. We decided there Continue Reading
If You Write, Please Read This. (Plus, a FREE GIFT for All!)
A FREE Gift Every day in October I wrote a blog post for The Hope Toolbox series. (See the whole series here.) Whether you read one post or 31 Continue Reading
You Were Set Free For a Reason
You Were Set Free For a Reason For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. Galatians Continue Reading
Do You Have Secondary Traumatic Stress?
Do You Have Secondary Traumatic Stress? "We have an 11 year old in need of a foster placement...and she's 6 months pregnant." "We are looking for a Continue Reading
