Depression

My husband of 53.5 years died in 2017 and before death, he had several losses.  In the last few years, I have learned to not allow any loss to consume me. God showed me that ‘death does not own me,’ and 'loss does not have to own you!’ In this study learn that when loss comes you can conquer it, by reaching out beyond yourself and trusting God.

Death Does Not Own Me

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


GRATITUDE: A 3-Day Devotional

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

Bestselling author Max Lucado explores God’s treatment plan for anxiety found in Philippians 4:4–8. As you follow this prescription – celebrating God’s goodness, asking for his help, leaving your concerns with him, and meditating on good things – you will experience God’s peace. While anxiety is a part of life, it doesn’t have to dominate your life. 

Anxious for Nothing by Max Lucado

Ever felt thankful at Thanksgiving but wondered why that feeling didn't last long? Perhaps, you need a new way to think about gratitude and a new approach to practicing it. In this plan and 5 day challenge, you'll learn how to exercise your gratitude muscle, especially in moments when you're struggling to thank God or feel joyful. 

The Gratitude Muscle! A 5 Day Challenge

During these seven days, this devotional will guide you through an intentional process of inner review. Not to remain stuck in what was, but to redefine it. Because when God becomes your Absolute Value, the past no longer defines you — it begins to serve you. Forgetting what lies behind is not despising your story; it is recognizing that your identity is not rooted in what you lost or what you achieved, but in the One who makes all things new.

How Do You Forget What Lies Behind?

In seasons of darkness, uncertainty, and suffering, God meets us with unfailing light. In this 10-day plan, pastor and author Chad Roberts shares powerful biblical reflections shaped by his own journey through sudden blindness. Through Scripture, honest questions, and stories of God’s faithfulness, you’ll discover how to trust Him when life feels unfair, frightening, or unclear. This plan invites you to surrender, wait well, and find hope in God’s presence.

Trusting God in the Dark

In Romans 12:2  Apostle Paul said that we are transformed by the renewing of the mind. Many of us think that once our life is transformed, then our mind will be renewed. It is the other way around. When we were born, most of us came out into this world, head first. When your mind is changed, your life will be transformed. Remember, where your mind goes, your life follows. 

7 Ways to Renew Your Mind

Depression can feel like walking through unending shadows, but Scripture reminds us that we are never alone in the valley. This 7-day devotional weaves biblical stories with personal reflection to show how faith can coexist with sorrow. From Elijah’s weariness to Jesus in the garden, you’ll discover grace that meets you in weakness, and hope that endures... even in the shadow of chronic depression.