Depression

Every human being longs to be accepted. Every human being longs to live a life without filters, without having to check their worth. But unfortunately, not everyone has the joy of living as such. There are many who suffer in public; while others suffer in silence behind the loneliness that rejection or being discarded brings.  We can overcome rejection by acknowledging our worth in Christ.  Let's dive in.

Overcoming Rejection

Choosing to be joyful in the midst of hard times is definitely easier said than done.  One of the most prominent people to ever go through hard times and come out better is Job. This plan will explore this peculiar book in the Bible to learn how to persevere during hard times without giving up or losing faith.

When the Going Gets Tough

I've had highs. I've had lows. How about you? Do you like that?? Me neither! Mustering up joy doesn't last does it? The Holy Spirit using Scripture brings joy despite hard times. What we think - that's what we act like. This plan will help us focus on what right thinking is! 

This reading plan features excerpts from Sheila Walsh's book In the Middle of the Mess, which is designed to help women find peace and strength in God as they struggle with hardships in life. She uses her personal stories and experiences to explain that women should not feel shame or fear as they learn to face God in their authenticity.

In The Middle Of The Mess

Join us on this journey to deepen your relationship with Jesus. This is part one of eight in the "Jesus, I Need You" series by Thistlebend Ministries. See also Jesus, I Need You (companion prayer).

Jesus, I Need You Part 1 

Do you struggle with loneliness? After an accident left her confined to her room in constant pain for the last twenty years of her life, Amy Carmichael penned countless precious letters to friends. Compiled in the book Candles in the Dark, her letters offer encouragement and hope to those who feel alone. Let these words of strength and comfort light your path today like candles in the dark.

Finding Hope in Loneliness With Amy Carmichael

One day on a hill, a crowd gathered to hear Jesus’ sermon on how to live a life pleasing to God - not shrouded in shame and not ruled by anxious thoughts.  These guided meditations will take you back to that sermon.  The first meditation is on Jesus’ cure for anxiety.  The second meditation faces how to resolve anxious moments.  And on day three, you stop hiding and seek peace.


Releasing Anxiety

Have you ever felt alone and persecuted? Perhaps had a hidden secret exposed to the light of day? The theme for these guided meditations is disclosure.  To find freedom and the mercy of God through the companionship of others. To not live life alone, but celebrate the freedom found in Christ and seeing others as Christ sees you. Finding companionship by showing mercy to the least of those around us.

Feeling Alone

Because of divine intervention I can attest that God has a plan for every soul.  God is not the author of death, but the author of life.  He even gave up His only Son that you and I may have eternal life one day in heaven!  If you or a loved one feel suicidal, please call 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline).