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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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Are You A Secretly Depressed Christian?

Today Can Be Different Posted on October 14, 2023 by SherylOctober 14, 2023

(October is National Depression Education and Awareness Month. If you’re in a mental health crisis, dial 988 and speak to a trained counselor. This nationwide Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7.)

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Posted in Couldn't Categorize (for countless reasons!), Depression and Anxiety | Tagged chronic depression, dealing with depression, dependence upon God, depressed, depression, depression and anxiety, depth of despair, mental health, mental health awareness, mental health crisis, National Depression Education and Awareness Month, Psalm 138:8, suicidal, suicide

Rather Than Avoiding Social Media on Mother’s Day

Today Can Be Different Posted on May 13, 2023 by SherylApril 8, 2024

Even when the world isn’t celebrating Mother’s Day, does it hurt to see moms with their children? You’ve longed to be a mother for as long as you can remember. Or maybe you’d give anything for one more chance to tell your mom, “Happy Mother’s Day.” Or you miss your mom because she’s serving in the military – or serving time in prison.

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Posted in Christian Up! (Maturing in Our Walk), Depression and Anxiety | Tagged 2 Corinthians 1:3, 2 Corinthians 1:4, children, depression and anxiety, happy moms, happy mother's day, moms, mother, mother's day, motherhood, social media

There Is Life After Depression

Today Can Be Different Posted on October 15, 2022 by SherylOctober 15, 2022

October is National Depression Awareness Month. If you’re in a mental health crisis, dial 988 and speak to a trained counselor. This nationwide Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7

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Hope for the Procrastinator

Today Can Be Different Posted on May 25, 2022 by SherylMay 25, 2022

God will never stop helping us grow in Him. And, although He enjoys seeing us reach our goals – especially those He has put in our hearts to accomplish – His love for us and His opinion of us stands, regardless of the status of our checked-off to-do list. In addition, when our goals and tasks honor Him, He’ll help us accomplish these tasks.

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Growing Spiritually at Red Lights

Today Can Be Different Posted on February 2, 2022 by SherylFebruary 2, 2022

I’m convinced that had it not been for the direction, strength, joy and peace God’s Word provided, I wouldn’t be sitting at my laptop today. Instead, I’d likely still be in a mental health facility – or may have committed suicide.

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My name is Sheryl H. Boldt. I’ve been married to my loving husband Bert B. Boldt, II, since 2006. He and I each have four children and four grand­children. Besides writing for my blogs, I also work for Wave 94 in northern Florida and contribute to several newspapers and publications. From personal experience, I am a strong believer in the power of God to redeem me — and my life!

 

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