Category: Depression

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Anxiety, Christian Living, Depression, Encouragement, Intentional, Mental Health

Do not lose heart.

Nichole Suvar

The world gives us more and more reasons to divide ourselves from other groups who don't think like us and there continues to be media sources that use fear instead of facts to inform, and our mental health is paying the price. It can become so easy to focus on what is going wrong in the world and begin to worry and fear for the here-and-now and for the future. Just one news article or passionate pessimist conversation can derail our whole day. What do we do about this? How do we combat the enemy and all the lies that he throws at us on a daily basis?

a person in gray sweater and gray pants standing beside christmas tree
Advent, Christian Living, Depression, Encouragement, Intentional, Mental Health, Rest

For the times when life feels weary

Nichole Suvar

Every Christmas season it seems that a different song ministers to my heart. And each year it's something I hang on to for the Christmas season, using it to help me keep focus and even learn a different perspective on this season that we think we all know so well by now.

silhouette of trees under starry night
Advent, Christian Living, Depression, Encouragement, Intentional

When there is one less this Christmas season

Nichole Suvar

Gathering together when your family is fractured by death feels out of sync. The usual rhythms that you were once used to have to be re-coordinated, new roles assumed, and traditions shift. In times like these, when you are no longer as you once were and those who remain are trying to find their way - this is a time to gather in holy defiance.

group of people making toast
Anxiety, Depression, Encouragement, Intentional, Love Your Neighbor, Relationships

3 time-wasting busters

Nichole Suvar

We all like the idea that our time is not wasted, yet how often do we fall into the time warp of distractions: social media, emails, procrastination, streaming videos, and lack of priorities. We know these things can suck up our time, but yet we fall into their traps time and time again. How can… Continue reading 3 time-wasting busters

Depression, Encouragement, Intentional

a message to Jeremiah is one for us, too

Nichole Suvar

You may be familiar with Jeremiah, also known as the weeping prophet. At around 20 years of age, Jeremiah was called into service by God, prophesying the coming exile of Israel and Judah. The Israelites were wandering away from God and God was trying to call them back. Jeremiah was faithful when God gave him… Continue reading a message to Jeremiah is one for us, too

Christian Living, Depression, Encouragement

Encouragement for when life is overwhelming

Nichole Suvar

hope in midst of suffering This past week our school community has suffered a great loss. Our head basketball coach, a man who exemplified Godly character, strength, and grace, passed away from cancer. It was a long, hard fight and he continued to tell the story of God's salvation and the hope of heaven to… Continue reading Encouragement for when life is overwhelming

Depression, Encouragement, Mental Health

Where do we turn when we need hope?

Nichole Suvar

I love the word picture of a radiant face that is pointed upward, unashamed. It gives me an image of going outside after days of rainy weather to finally see the sunshine, to turn your face towards it's warmth with a smile on your face. You bask in the radiance that the sun gives, it's rays beckoning you to lift your face upwards.