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  • We Are But Mortals On This Planet

    We Are But Mortals On This Planet

    Going for a walk last night, my husband and I noticed a particularly bright light in the sky. It was too bright to be a star, and stationary in its position. Leaving the neighborhood and entering into the darker surroundings of farmland, Chris pulled out the Google Star Map app…

  • 6 Simple Reasons to Give Thanks for Your Mental Illness

    6 Simple Reasons to Give Thanks for Your Mental Illness

    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…

  • Bible Verses to Read in the Psych Ward

    Bible Verses to Read in the Psych Ward

    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…