Fighting The Darkness

Please stick around. If you have a friend who you think might be struggling, be there for them. If you feel like you don't have a friend in your life like th...

Singer Lacey Sturm was close to committing suicide when she decided to walk into a church one day. The words she heard from the pastor a man she had never me...

If we know anything about God, we know that He comes close to those who suffer, so keep your eyes open for Him.

1 in 10 people will have a depressive episode at least once in their life. Depression can be described as a prolonged unexplained sadness that affects everyday life. No matter how impossible it may seem to overcome, there is hope for depression. Check out our free eBook for information to understand the signs, causes and ways to overcome depression and how to find help.

Most people associate depression with a feeling of gloom or sadness, but there are greater symptoms to keep in mind.

Because Christ overcame the world and conquered sin and death, he can resurrect hope in a heart filled with despair.

Is depression simply a biochemical malfunction? This podcast, featuring an interview with David Powlison, helps to uncover where and how depression occurs.

The death of comedian Robin Williams has reignited something of a nationwide conversation about suicide and mental health. After all, most know someone

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Randy Alcorn discusses going deep with God during seasons of depression.

Help your teen see that hope is always there.

We found each other.
There are millions of things you could have been doing but you are here.
Right here. Reading and knowing.
And that’s not an accident.
Somehow, I know that this will happen.
I am truly glad you are here.
Keep reading. Stay.
I promise it’s everything you might need.
Rest in the words.
Read until your heart goes,
“I want more. I want more.“
So here’s to your adventure of more.
Until you finally realized that you need less so you can have more.
See you along words.
You are blessed as you come and you will be blessed as you go.
I release you with grace and love.
MEET HER
She's the type who always asks, "How's your heart?"

Depression is debilitating. When I am caught in its spiral of judgment-clouding twisted logic there is often little I am able to do for myself.

I think it’s very important to mention first and foremost that I have been depressed in...