Articles on Secular-topics:emotions/depression

8 Things That Can Help When Mother’s Day Hurts

Mother’s Day can be difficult if you have a broken or strained relationship with your child. One mother shares how she faces the holiday in the midst of her pain and disappointment.

If You’re Feeling Alone This Christmas

A military wife shares her struggles and a hopeful reminder.

The Worst Way to Counsel a Friend

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

When You Feel Like Joy Is Out of Reach

"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."

Why Do Encounters With God Involve Such Deep Pain?

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

To the Depressed Christian

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

How God Is Healing My Depression

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.

How Do I Help Others Understand Depression and Anxiety?

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

3 Ways to Care for Your Depressed Friend

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.

The Healthiest Way to Face Disappointment

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.

Hope for the Lonely Soul

We were created to belong, experience wholeness, flourish in hope and find a life-changing community. Our hearts desire these aspects of life because it’s how we are wired.

How to Find Hope in the Midst of Suffering

Learn how God relates to us when we suffer through the Bible story of Job. We've compiled list of articles on different life struggles such as addiction, depression, spritual dryness, marital strife and more. If you are suffering from something specific today, browse this list of resources that can help you in your journey.

How to Find God in a Painful Life

The book of Job illustrates how we can relate to God when we suffer.

Bullying Almost Broke Me

I never wanted to forgive those who hurt me.

But Christians Aren’t Supposed To Be Broken

The depression was gone, but I was surprised to find that the brokenness remained. My wound had been healed, and I was still broken.

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