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At different points in life, the pain of loneliness can feel small or overwhelming, like an all-consuming emptiness. In a world full of challenges and disappointments, Jesus offers hope for you when you experience loneliness.

We all experience seasons of profound disappointment in life, and cliches from well-meaning people about praying more or reading more Scripture aren’t really that helpful.

"Perhaps we expect punishment from God, either because we see Him as a harsh master, or see ourselves as dead wood, deserving to be thrown away and burned."

If you’re unsure if your loved one is actually depressed or if you’re terrified to leave them alone, here are three things they need from you right now.

Learn how to find hope in the midst of depression and anxiety.

When the lie “I am worthless” is cemented in your head, how do you find hope? Take a seat, and learn how God cares about your depression.

As a Christian, depression tempted me to distrust God. I was desperately seeking the deliverance He seemed to withhold from me.

Wondering where God is during your struggle? Pause and consider what He’s able to do with your pain.

“I wanted my father to shape up, stop drinking and be nice. Then I would love him.”

Most life-changing encounters with God usually involve deep emotional, physical or psychological pain.

This article is a reflection on the experience of an ongoing battle with anxiety and a celebration of one college student who has overcome it.

Do you ever feel like God is silent as you wait on Him? But what if, instead of you waiting on God, He is waiting on you? Learn how to respond to God in these uncertain times.

If you feel like anger gets the best of you, there's hope.

We cross the line into worry when we start to dwell on the things we can't control. So how do we stop? And how do we prevent it?

As believers, how can we move from fear to courageous action?

Locking his keys in his car and meeting a man in need reveal one man’s deeper struggle with pride.

How one woman learned to thank God in the midst of disappointment.

"I grew up thinking I had to be a certain way or get to a certain point for someone to love me. At the beginning of my senior year at a retreat for Cru, I learned God loves me exactly the way I am."

How to pray when you’re struggling with whether God is trustworthy.

Have you noticed that there are different types of rest? There is physical rest and the rest that comes to your soul.

Living in the present with God.

How do you respond wisely to what others are saying in the digital town square, especially when it touches a nerve?

The Bible tells us over and over again to “wait patiently.” What do you do when it feels like God is moving too slowly?

With the release of the new Star Wars film, a die-hard fan reflects on why this story tugs on our hearts.

If a friend or someone you know is hurting or feels hopeless, learn how to walk alongside them with compassion, gentleness and comforting truth.

Experiencing culture shock after traveling to a developing area can be difficult. Here are eight questions to ask yourself as you transition home.