Forgiveness, Grace, and Justice Go Together
Figuring out how we can safely extend forgiveness and grace while maintaining boundaries can be a challenge in every relationship.
Why Did God Give Me a Mental Illness?
We take a look at the universal question for all Christians: Why does God let bad things happen to good people? Am I cursed? Or is there another reason?
Martin Luther: Greatness in the Face of Depression
Martin Luther lived with depressive episodes through most of his adult life, and some even argue that he likely had bipolar disorder. He also changed the world.
Our Supernatural God Works in Ordinary Ways
When we rely solely on the Bible and prayer, we deny that God gave us all of his creation for our use. Our supernatural God uses ordinary means to heal us.
Meditation As Part of a Self-Care Plan
Meditation. It’s one of those words that brings up instant reactions for most people. For many, it brings with it a sense of spacey-sounding music and chanting. For others, there is an association with religion — particularly Taoist and “Eastern” philosophies. In reality, meditation is simply the practice of being still.
Opening the Door to the New Self
When we think about changing our minds and how we think, we often think of the perfectionism or fears we live with, and focus on how to get rid of them. The apostle Paul challenges us to think differently, to think of changing our minds as part of the process of putting on our “new self.” One practical way to do this is challenging our Thinking Distortions.
Putting Together Your Self-Care Plan
Even when we know the importance of putting together a good self-care plan, it can feel overwhelming to do. Four pillars? Each pillar has multiple pieces? The heart races and the breathing gets shorter. Let’s slow it down and tackle this process – together.
Mental Illness, Medications, and Hezekiah
God uses medications to bring about supernatural recoveries. The proof? Hezekiah and the fig poultice.
Prescriptions and Their Purpose
Prescriptions. Scrips. Meds. Pills. Whatever you call them, medicine plays a real role in helping us get to a place of emotional stability. While they aren’t a magic bullet erasing all the symptoms of our mental illness, we should never underestimate the benefits we can derive from taking a medication.
Three Christian Myths on Mental Illness
The Christian community has much to offer those of us living with a mental illness. Unfortunately, three common Christian myths often hold us back.
I Chose to Redesign My Life
When we are stuck in our depression or anxiety, change seems impossible. Yet, we are empowered to effect a change. Here’s how I chose to redesign my life.
I’m Healed, Not Cured: There’s a Difference
Many people think that being healed means that we are cured of our disorder or illness. That’s not always true; I’m a prime example.
Depression Treatment: Beyond Medication
Depression treatment involves a multi-pronged approach with common categories including antidepressant medications, therapy, education, and self-care.
My Prayer for Healing Upturned My Life
Post-baptism, I spent the next few days in shock at my daring. As much as I knew I believed and my faith was true, claiming the title “Christian” felt dissonant. Yet, here I was, a fully-baptized, genuine believer and follower of Jesus Christ, and I wondered: “What happens now?”
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