Depression

If you feel hopeless, or you've experienced self-harm or suicidal thoughts, you need to know there's a God who loves you, has a purpose for you, and who's with you now. This six-day Life.Church Bible plan will help you understand who God says you are and empower your journey to healing. ***If you're in an emergency, please reach out to someone. Resources are included with each day's devotional.

Overcoming Thoughts of Suicide and Self-Harm

Mental health can feel like a taboo topic in Christian circles, leaving many unsure of how to navigate anxiety, depression, and emotional struggles. In this devotional, we will explore how Scripture speaks to mental health issues, and how science-backed practices can help Christians who struggle with their mental health.

Mental Health and the Bible

Have you ever felt like your life is stuck in a place that looks nothing like the dreams God gave you? You’re not alone. In this 3-day devotional, we’ll reflect on a key moment in Joseph’s story to discover how God uses the empty places in our lives to prepare us for purpose. Whether you’re facing opposition, navigating uncertainty, or struggling with the weight of waiting, these devotionals will encourage you to trust God’s process. Your low place is not the end; it’s a step on the journey to your destiny.

Empty Cisterns

God wants us to prosper and be in health, including our soul and mental well-being. Mental wellness is essential because it affects how we think, feel, and act. It influences how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. In this plan, we will show the benefits of prioritizing mental wellness and how it helps individuals lead balanced, fulfilling lives & contributes to healthier communities.

It Is Well

This video series will dive into some very practical steps to transform your thinking and overcome depression. Along with a few magic tricks, "America's Got Talent" winner, Dustin Tavella breaks down how to separate the reality of what you feel with the truth of who God is and who He says you are. The videos that go along with this series are in a podcast format and take an in depth look at 3 core beliefs that often plague those of us battling with depression.

DEPRESSION IS a LIE - a Podcast Series With Dustin Tavella

When we are hurting or going through a difficult season, we might feel alone and abandoned. It might feel as if God isn't listening to our cries for help or that He doesn't care about our pain. Yet, throughout Scripture God communicates that He is with us, sees us, loves us deeply, empathizes with our pain, and still has good plans for us. He invites us to draw close to Him in times of hardship, receive His comfort, and hold tight to His unchanging truth. 

Hope for the Hurting: For the Hurting: Encouragement for Suffering Seasons

When Jonathan Pitts took his wife of 15 years into his arms for their anniversary dance, he had no idea that within a month he would be on a completely different journey, navigating life after Wynter's sudden death at the age of 38. In this plan, Jonathan’s story of losing the most wonderful gift he had ever been given and his journey toward understanding life without her.

Seeing God's Faithfulness in the Shadow of Grief

Seek comfort and encouragement from the Lord's never-ending supply of mercy, grace, and love. In this section from her book of prayers, Kate Motaung provides words for you to pray when you don't have any. God will always surround you with his love no matter what you are going through. 

Prayers for Comfort

Do you ever feel that no matter what you do, it never seems to be enough? That the broken parts of your life - the failures and the heartache - overshadow the possibilities? In this 7-day Bible reading plan, Brittany Maher and Cassandra Speer, leaders of the popular, Her True Worth online community, share Scripture and relatable stories of leaning on God through anxiety and learning to embrace vulnerability.