The Journey Began With a Voice
He Believed
Was From God
Tim Reside spent most of his life serving in ministry, helping others navigate faith and hardship. But when he became convinced God was calling him to Washington, D.C. to speak to the president, he discovered the voice leading him there was something else entirely:
Bipolar disorder.
What followed was a painful journey through confusion, fear, grief, and suffering—but also one marked by unexpected hope, healing, and grace. Insanity to Serenity is Tim’s honest story of moving from crisis and isolation to balance, peace, and renewed faith.
There Is Hope in the Middle of the Struggle
For years, Tim believed his suffering was his alone to carry.
The confusion. The emotional highs and lows. The fear. The shame. The questions no one else seemed to understand.
But through the journey, he began to realize something powerful: millions of individuals and families quietly walk through the challenges of bipolar disorder every single day.
Insanity to Serenity was written to bring hope to those navigating mental illness and encouragement to the people who love them. Through honest storytelling, spiritual reflection, and practical insight, Tim offers a reminder that even in the darkest moments, healing, support, and peace are still possible.
No matter where you are in your journey, you do not have to walk it alone.
About the Book
Insanity to Serenity is Tim Reside’s honest and faith-filled memoir about living with bipolar disorder and discovering hope in the middle of suffering. Through personal storytelling, biblical reflection, and practical encouragement, Tim shares the journey from confusion and crisis to greater understanding, balance, and peace. Written for individuals and families affected by mental illness, this book offers compassionate insight, spiritual encouragement, and the reminder that no one walks this road alone.
Praise for Insanity to Serenity
Letters from pastors, clinicians, caregivers, and fellow travelers who walked a similar road.
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As a physician, I have learned that the most dangerous illnesses are often the ones people feel compelled to hide. Insanity to Serenity confronts that silence with unusual honesty, clinical clarity, and spiritual maturity. Tim Reside does not romanticize bipolar disorder, psychosis, depression, or chronic pain. He names them accurately, shows their real-world consequences, and—most importantly—shows what it looks like to keep living with dignity when a cure is not guaranteed. … Insanity to Serenity is not merely a memoir; it is a story of resilience, rooted in reality, informed by hard-won wisdom, and written with the kind of integrity that helps people feel less abandoned and alone.
Edward E. Rylander, MD
Diplomate of the American Board of Palliative Medicine
Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine
Designated Institutional Official and Medical Director -
Tim Reside’s story is a raw, unfiltered testament to the human spirit. … This book is a courageous act of vulnerability. Tim writes from the front lines of his experience with bipolar disorder, and in doing so, extends a hand of camaraderie to others on a similar path. … For anyone seeking to understand the complexities of mental health from the inside, or for those who feel alone in their own struggle, Tim’s voice is a powerful and validating companion.
Kathy Hoppe, EdD, LMFT
Chair & Associate Professor of Psychology, Oral Roberts University
Co-Author, Trauma and Crisis Counseling -
Tim Reside’s story sheds light on God’s grace in the midst of mental illness, revealing hope, restoration, and purpose even when life, faith, and family are deeply disrupted.
Joe Padilla
Co-founder & Executive Director
Mental Health Grace Alliance -
Insanity to Serenity is both a powerful story and a practical resource. Blending biblical wisdom, compassionate insight, and real-life experience, Tim Reside offers hope for those facing mental illness and the people who care for them.
Brian Jennings
Author of Dancing in No Man’s Land
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Tim and Nancy’s story is one of humility, courage, and resilience. Their journey offers hope, practical wisdom, and the powerful reminder that God’s healing can be found even in the midst of severe mental illness.
Jim Grinnell, MDiv, LMFT (Ret)
Co-founder of Bright Tomorrows
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Tim Reside
President of Bright Tomorrows
Tim Reside is an ordained minister, speaker, and mental health advocate who spent more than forty years serving in church-related ministry. Since experiencing a bipolar disorder-related mental health breakdown in 1979, Tim and his wife Nancy have dedicated their lives to supporting and encouraging individuals and families navigating the challenges of mental illness.
Married since 1971, Tim and Nancy are known for their authentic message of hope, resilience, and faith. Drawing from decades of lived experience, they have provided Christian faith-based peer support, practical guidance, and compassionate encouragement to countless individuals through their work with Bright Tomorrows, a ministry focused on mental health support and education.
Tim holds a Master of Arts degree and completed extensive graduate and doctoral-level studies in Practical Theology. Together, Tim and Nancy continue to offer insight, support, and hope to those seeking stability, healing, and encouragement in the midst of mental health struggles.
Insanity to Serenity is Tim’s first book and the deeply personal story of his journey through bipolar disorder, faith, suffering, and hope.