- Abuse/Neglect, Depression, Discouragement, Faith, Family, Heart, Hope, Mental Illness, Mind, Soul, Suicide
From Darkness to Light: Hope When You’re Depressed
By Audra Sanlyn This week’s story of hope is from my writer friend, Audra Sanlyn. I pray her transparency and vulnerability will be a blessing to someone who is hurting and needs to know they’re not alone. I was seventeen…
- Addiction, Depression, Discouragement, Faith, Family, Grief and Loss, Health, Heart, Hope, Mental Illness, Mind, Non-Fiction Story, Prodigal Children, Soul, Strength, Suicide, Tragedy
Mom and the Prodigal Veteran
By Diane Underhill on @deenamadams This week’s story of hope is from Diane Underhill, a friend of mine at church. Diane’s story, while a sad and painful journey, shows the faithfulness and power of God through the answered prayers of…
When Depression Robs Your Gratitude
Sometimes circumstances in our lives can be so difficult we find it hard to celebrate holidays with joy. With Thanksgiving approaching this week, my mind drifted to one of those periods for me twelve years ago. We were going through a…
When Your Little Birdies Fly the Coop
‘Tis the season for graduations and weddings. Even if you don’t have a graduate or a child getting married, I’m sure you know others close to you who do. My daughter-in-law and my nephew both graduated from college in May,…