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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.

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.

Why Do I Feel Like God Is Being Hard on Me?

"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."

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.

How Do I Help Others Understand Depression and Anxiety?

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

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 to Face Depression as a Christian

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

How to Trust God in Painful Circumstances

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

My One Regret at My Father's Funeral

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

Why Do Encounters With God Involve Such Deep Pain?

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

Anxiety: Why I Can’t Give You Simple Help

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.

When God Is Silent, What Do You Do?

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.

Controlling Anger

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

4 Practical Things to Do Instead of Worrying

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?

Overcoming Fear Factors

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

Unlocking the Struggle of Pride

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

How to Be Thankful in All Circumstances

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

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."