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Discover how to work through desperate times by remembering happy memories
How do you work through desperate times in your life? Join us as we discuss how remembering the good times of yesterday can give us hope in our tomorrows.
How to escape from persistent troubles
Have there been times in your life when it feels like for every step you take forward, you’re forced to take two steps back? After a while, life can feel like a relentless chore! Here is an encouraging look at a place where we can escape that helplessness.
When Fear Seems Overwhelming: Finding Courage & Hope
In a world filled with danger and uncertainty, one thing is sure—you cannot escape fear. However, understanding where fear comes from can help you push your way through to the other side of challenges. Join counselor Tim Jackson as he takes you on a journey beyond your fear to discover courage and hope in God. Gain a better understanding of the source of fear, its affects on your life, and how you can overcome it.
Life’s Darkest Moments
Charles Whittlesey was a hero’s hero. Leader of the so-called “Lost Battalion” in World War I, he was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery when his unit was trapped behind enemy lines. When the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was dedicated, Charles was chosen to serve as pallbearer for the first soldier laid to rest there. Two weeks later, it is presumed that he ended his own life by stepping off a cruise ship in the middle of the ocean.
Why Is Life So Unfair?
Overwhelming stresses in life can sometimes lead you to the point of walking away from your faith, especially when it appears that those who don’t trust God are prospering. In this study, author Bill Crowder shares insights from Psalm 73 to help those whoa are struggling with the unfairness of life. Discover how you can restore your confidence in God when you focus on His goodness rather than your circumstances.
When Disappointment Deceives
No one is immune to disappointment—not even God! In this booklet, counselor Jeff Olson challenges you to take an in-depth look at what is really going on when your heart is wounded. Discover how you can see beyond the deceptive, misleading, and destructive lies of Satan and find the truth that leads to healing and freedom.
When Hope Is Lost: Dealing With Depression
Giving up on life or feeling that life has given up on you is a battle millions of people face in struggling with depression. In this booklet, counselor Jeff Olson takes a closer look at the nature and various components of depression. Discover how you can avoid being overwhelmed by the darkness of depression and experience the light of God’s hope for your future.
When The Going Gets Tough
How can you survive the ride through the ups and downs of life? In this excerpt of his book The Upside Of Down, author Joe Stowell shares wisdom from James 1:2 to help you gain understanding and healing in the midst of trials. Find out how you can build your faith with a new perspective on the hope and joy God gives to bring you through when the going gets tough.
Giving Up?
Have you ever felt like giving up? Elijah did. The Lord had just used him to show the nation of Israel that the Lord is God (1 Kings 18). Yet, the threats of Queen Jezebel so alarmed him that he ran to Beersheba, 100 miles south (19:3). Then he walked another 150 miles south to Horeb, the mountain of God.
