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

Hello! The empty nest is such a special season of life, one in which we are meant to live fully. It's a wonderful time to deepen your faith, strengthen your relationships and discover new callings and purposes. Jesus said, "I have come that they may have life and have it to the full. " (John 10:10). May this plan help you draw closer to the source of life Himself. As you do, I hope you will embrace this season and overflow with faithfulness and His fruitfulness. I'll be cheering for you along the way! We're in this season together! 

Living Fully in the Empty Nest

Ever felt like things are just off at work? Even if everything looks right on the surface. Have you been putting in the work, carrying the responsibility, and still can’t shake the sense that you are stuck without a clear reason why?

What follows isn’t a quick fix or a surface-level solution, but an honest walk through the tension many men face in their work, identity, and calling. My hope is that as you read, you begin to see where God may be inviting you to pause, realign, and take a step forward with greater clarity and purpose.

I’m Just a Guy: Feeling Stuck at Work

In this 3-day devotional, let’s pause together, hand in hand, and rest in God’s love. Life can feel 
overwhelming, like we’re sinking into deep valleys, wondering if God has turned away or 
forgotten us. We may feel lost and uncertain, quietly asking, “Do You even see me?” But in the 
midst of it all, His gentle voice reminds us: “I see you.” You are never unseen, never forgotten, 
never alone.

HE SEES

Depression is often described as dark days. While it can refer to a formally diagnosed disorder or subclinical periods of languishing, depression is clinically understood as prolonged feelings of sadness and loss of interest in life. People experiencing these symptoms are encouraged to seek mental health support. But with or without diagnosis, many people will experience periods of darkness in their mental health journeys. This Sanctuary devotional is for the dark days and nights, be they cloudy or pitch black. 

Note: This devotional may be best suited for individuals with mild to moderate experiences of depression or languishing mental health.

From Dusk to Dawn, Reflections on the Darkness of Depression: A Five-Day Sanctuary Devotional

The Wilderness Plan is a guideline and a tool of encouragement for those who are seeking to gain an understanding of the trials of a believer. Sometimes we go through difficult periods, and we tend to blame God and even feel like He has abandoned us. This plan reveals the truth of God’s Word and His will for us in the wilderness seasons. 

The Wilderness

If you see a pattern of anger, being easily offended, anxiety, or lack of self-control, it's time to get to the root. This 3-day plan will guide you through truths in God's Word, your identity in Christ, and a prayer of freedom! It's time to remove lies that have taken root and live the life God intended.

Removing the Roots

Life changes fast, and often in ways we never saw coming. But even when circumstances feel unfair or overwhelming, God invites us to experience a shift that happens inside our hearts long before anything changes around us. In this five-day devotional, Pastor Ted Pagel shares hope, wisdom, and biblical truth from his book The Shift That Changes Everything, helping you discover how a transformed attitude can open the door to healing, resilience, and renewed purpose.

The Shift That Changes Everything

Inspired by the song “Gratitude,” this 3-day devotional explores what it means to praise God when words fall short and circumstances feel heavy. Together, we’ll discover how gratitude becomes a powerful way to fight through hard seasons and lift our eyes back to the goodness of God. Written by Mike Laxton
