by Shirley | May 3, 2016 | Depression
The entire month of May is Mental Health Month. This is a great opportunity to remind everyone that it is okay not to be okay! As I thought about this topic, I did a little research as to when it first originated. Much to my surprise, I discovered that May has been...
by Shirley | Apr 7, 2016 | Depression
On April 7, 2016, we would like to see #IAmNotAshamed trending all over social media. Why? Because, we would like to raise awareness for mental illness and suicide prevention. This is for any one that HAS a mental illness or has a friend or family member that they...
by Shirley | Mar 24, 2016 | Choose Joy!, Depression, God Is Close To The Broken Hearted, Inspiration
I’m sure you’ve all seen the picture on Facebook that asks what you would say to your younger self in only two words. My response has been: “You matter!” and “You’re enough!” I chose those words because in life there are so...
by Shirley | Apr 30, 2015 | Depression, God Is Close To The Broken Hearted, Inspiration, Tuesday At Ten
Philippians 4:13 (NKJV) 13 I can do all things through Christ[a] who strengthens me. There are times when we can all use that reminder. When you feel battered and bruised, tossed to and fro in the raging storms of life, doesn’t this provide great comfort in...
by Shirley | Apr 29, 2015 | Depression, God Is Close To The Broken Hearted, Inspiration
Do not be anxious. That sounds easy enough when you’re reading it, but it is so hard to do when we’re going through difficulties in our lives. Can I get an Amen? There once was a point in my life where I was eat up with anxiety so much that I was on...
by Shirley | Apr 14, 2015 | Depression, God Is Close To The Broken Hearted, Tuesday At Ten
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, . all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 NLT Just reading those words brought me great comfort today. How many are troubled and feel as if they are carrying the weight...
