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Category Archives: Depression and Anxiety

It is my prayer that all of us will feel comfortable to discuss our struggles with depression and/or anxiety with each other. Remember, you are not alone – and you’re not a “weak Christian” if this is an issue for you.
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Lord, Help Our Unbelief

Today Can Be Different Posted on July 10, 2025 by SherylJuly 10, 2025

During times when God’s answer is no, we pray, “Father, help my unbelief when You don’t answer the way I desperately want You to – in the way I desperately need You to. Help me trust You in the midst of this anguish and pain. Help me trust that You always know what’s best.”

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Posted in Depression and Anxiety | Tagged compassion, doubts, faith, faith in God, faithful, God is good, God's love, grief, Mark 9:22, Mark 9:23, Mark 9:24, reassurance, trust, Trust God, trusting God, unbelief | 4 Replies

Experiencing Joy In The New Year – In The Midst Of Sorrow

Today Can Be Different Posted on December 26, 2024 by SherylDecember 26, 2024

Has the loss of someone dear to you left a perpetual hole in your heart? Have the consequences of your poor choices convinced you that you’re a hopeless loser?

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Posted in Christian Up! (Maturing in Our Walk), Depression and Anxiety | Tagged Christmas, disappointment, disappointments, God's grace, grief, Happy New Year, hope, hopelessness, joy, Lamentations 3:22, Lamentations 3:23, loss, mercy, New Year, pain, power, sorrow

Freedom from Depression Is Possible … Even For You

Today Can Be Different Posted on July 17, 2024 by SherylJuly 17, 2024

Life became more and more overwhelming. Despite my years of emotional turmoil and suicide attempts, however, God never gave up on me – hopelessly depressed, loser me.

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Trusting God with Our Fears

Today Can Be Different Posted on June 26, 2024 by SherylJune 26, 2024

It would be unnatural not to be afraid when your spouse is talking about leaving, when you’re about to be interviewed for a must-have job or when you find out your child has contracted a life-threatening disease. Who wouldn’t fear having to face a calculus final or worse, being bullied at school?

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If You’re Feeling Hopeless (In Honor of Mental Health Awareness Month)

Today Can Be Different Posted on May 29, 2024 by SherylMay 31, 2024

Life is complicated and often stressful. When we’re blessed to have people who love us with the God-kind of love – people who refuse to believe we’re hopeless even when we believe we are beyond hope – our lives become more manageable.

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