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

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

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

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

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

If you find yourself in this devotional as a single mom, it’s likely the weight is heavy, right now. Does anybody hear me? Does anybody see me? You may be wondering. Are you desperate for true freedom – the freedom that restores your joy, offers fresh hope, removes the weight of the past, and lifts the burden? What are you bound to? Comparison? Bitterness? Unforgiveness? Fear? I know those feelings very well. As you read, may there be deep revelation, may every chain fall.   

Freedom and the Single Mom: By Jennifer Maggio

Elijah, an Old Testament prophet of God, lived a life of faith. The Bible says he was a normal person just like us, yet he prayed enormous prayers – and God answered! Elijah saw God’s miraculous provision and heard God’s voice, but also encountered doubt and despair. This 9-day plan by David Guzik will encourage you to follow Elijah’s example and trust in the living God!

The Life of Elijah: Faith in the Living God

Ever feel like your dog knows when you’re hurting—and that somehow, you know when they’re scared too? Whether it’s comforting them through fireworks or being comforted yourself when you need it, this 3-day devotional explores the beautiful gift of mutual compassion between you and your dog. 

With Scripture-rich prayers and tender reflections, author Heather Hair invites you to experience God’s peace in the sacred, healing bond you share—one pawprint and prayer at a time.

Pawprints & Prayers: Dog Devotions on Comfort and Compassion

The death of a loved one is one of life’s most devastating experiences. Grief doesn’t just affect one part of you—it hits every part: your emotions, your body, your thoughts, your relationships, and your faith. It can feel like the world has shifted, and nothing makes sense anymore.  But no matter how grief affects you, there are ways to find hope and healing in the midst of it. 