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20 Mental Health Gifts Under $20
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Here’s a list of some great gift ideas for you or a loved one who struggles with anxiety, depression, or just wants to handle their feelings in general! And don’t sweat it if you don’t have the cash to cover a gift – most of these things are FREE or…
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6 Simple Reasons to Give Thanks for Your Mental Illness
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It helps us to feel more: Having a mental illness can make us more empathetic toward others and feel more deeply and be more compassionate It helps us help others: When we’ve come through the valley, we can tell our story to encourage others It helps us fear God: Our…
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Why I’m Self-Publishing, Not Traditionally Publishing
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A Short Reflection on My Choice to Self-Publish I used to think it was traditional publishing or nothing. It was a dream for me to have an agent and find a traditional publisher. For those with the time, potential readership, patience, endurance, “right” genre and message, extreme talent, following, and…
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18 Resources that Shed Light on Mental Illness in the Church
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You can never have enough help to navigate the mental health system, especially from a Christian perspective. In the following list, I’ve curated 18 reliable faith-based resources that shed light on mental illness in the church. Podcasts Focus On The Family interview with Ed Stetzer, Kay Warren, Jared Pingelton Listen…
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Bible Verses to Read in the Psych Ward
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As I recall my stays in the psych wards, God’s promises in the Bible were like stepping stones across the rapids. Many of the passages I clung to gave me comfort and confidence. Aside from the extreme hyper-religious thinking that occurred sometimes, I was able to read these verses and…
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Misconceptions Your Church May Have About Depression
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Why would God want you to take antidepressants? If mental illness is real, it would be in the Bible. You should pray your way out of the depression and anxiety. Don’t rely on medication. God is testing you. You must have faith. Suffering is part of being a Christian. There…
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The Elephant in the Sanctuary
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I facilitated a panel discussion at my home church in Kingsville, MO last month between pastors and mental health professionals. The insights shared and answers we learned were AMAZING. I would encourage you to check out the YouTube videos of the recordings of the sections of the discussion.
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Your Spiritual Address: Moving Into a Peaceful Mindset
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Following the concept of the last post on “A Fixer-Upper Mind Renovation,” I want to talk about finding true peace of mind as a Christian. I opened up my Bible App this morning and returned to an Oswald Chambers devotional about peace. The verse it referenced was 1 John 1:6-7…
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Renovating a Fixer-Upper Mind
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There’s this popular Facebook group military wives are into these days. It’s where they post pictures of their amazing farmhouse and contemporary decorated homes. It’s called White Walls. I go there for inspiration and to rest my eyes on some aesthetically pleasing décor. I get jealous of the magazine-like photos…
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Pregnancy & Parenting Thoughts
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Among the busy-ness of life, I’m burned out. Not to mention…pregnant! For someone diagnosed with bipolar disorder, you may be wondering how safe it would be to get pregnant with a Severe Mental Illness. I consulted with my last psychiatrist and current psychiatrist and maternal prenatal doctor, and based on…