Hope Again: a 30-day Plan for Conquering Depression

Depression is on the rise in today’s society particularly among Christians. Depression is a largely overlooked and much-misunderstood disease in the Christian world, yet there are vast numbers of Christian men and women who are looking for help with this problem. There is hope!

Hope Again: A Lifetime Plan for Conquering Depression is the third updated book by Dr. Bruce Hennigan and Mark Sutton. The book provides step by step encouragement and instruction for developing a fresh, updated plan to win over depression. With an interest stemming from their own experiences, Hennigan and Sutton take an approach to overcoming life’s difficulties that is grounded in both spiritual and medical principles. Whether depression is affecting you, or someone you love, Hope Again can be the first step to finding real encouragement and moving forward.

“This book really helped me to understand what was going on with me emotionally and understand what was chemically going on in my body.”

- CN, Boulder, Colorado

“Written from a compassionate viewpoint, this book will help you with depression if you are willing to work and apply its suggestions.”

- EC, Shreveport, Louisiana

“The authors believe firmly that there is a plan; it can be put into practice; and the plan will give hope to those who are depressed.”

- Dr. CY

“This book is encouraging and allows me to focus on God helping me to take one step at a time.”

- Sharon

“This book is VERY helpful. It's both scripturally and medically educating.”

- EMF, Richmond, Virginia

“Even if depression is not your main issue and you are trying to find ways to grow - I highly recommend reading through this multiple times. ”

- Paul J

“This book really helped me pull myself out of a deep, dark hole that I was truly afraid would be the death of me.”

- VL

“The authors, Pastor Mark Sutton and Dr. Bruce Hennigan, speak candidly from their own experiences with depression, exhorting us not only with their stories, but with uplifting scriptures, mini-devotions, and practical advice throughout.”

- SH, Acworth, Georgia

“If you are suffering, have suffered, or know someone who is suffering from depression please purchase this book for them. I only wish I had found it years ago when I went through my first major depression.”

- CG, Vancouver, Washington

“Lifted me out of a down period. Highly recommended.”

- AC

“I would highly recommend this book to anyone who lives with depression or even thinks they might have it.”

- MJW, West Virginia

“For once I have found a book outlining a workable program, that develops tangible skills, and that forges and sharpens mighty weapons to defeat and overcome depression.”

- CC, Sydney, Australia

“It brings in the Christian and medical perspectives, plus gives you daily tools”

- W.C.

Life Filter #2

Today, I will:

Talk to God, because I know that He hears me.

Seek out godly persons with whom I can share.

Go back and read 2 Corinthians 1:4 and try to fulfill this verse on a regular basis.

God's Promise to
"Praise God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! The Father is a merciful God, who always gives us comfort. He comforts us when we are in trouble, so that we can share that same comfort with others in trouble."
2 Corinthians 1:3–4

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a lifetime plan for conquering depression