Tag: faith and mental health
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Recommended Reading: Resilient and Redeemed by Chris Morris
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Hot Off the Press My writing friend and fellow mental health warrior Chris Morris has recently published a book. Resilient and Redeemed: Lessons about Suicidality and Depression from the Psych Ward is now out. I am halfway through this relatable read and am enjoying the honest look at mental illness…
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Love and Light Devotional Series – Day 4
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This is Day 4 of a 5-day devotional series. For previous devotionals posted, follow this link. Feel the Burn No athlete enjoys the burn of the workout they perform. But there is a good burn to endure if you want to reap the results of your efforts. In the state…
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Who Has Made a Difference in the World of Mental Health & Faith?
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Who has made a difference for you in your life, because of their ability to relate to the church and mental illness? Who has brought major impact, influence, change to the conversation around faith in Christ and mental health awareness? Nominate your BipolarBrave candidate you feel has met the following…
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Biblical Self-Care Suggestions
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Self-care vs. Self-care? You can see that there is some controversy in Christian circles today, to use the terms of psychology-coined concepts like “self-care” and “self-talk.” Some would argue that the suggested “self” preceded acts are in fact, “self”-driven, and thus “self”-centered, equating anyone doing them with being sinful and…
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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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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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Mental Health And The Church: An Interview With My Pastor
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Where does mental health fit in the gospel mission? Amazingly enough, there were characters in the Bible that had bouts of depression. Moses, Naomi, Hagar, David, Saul, Elijah, Hannah, Nehemiah, Solomon, Job, Judas, Paul, Jeremiah and John the Baptist. Being a believer and follower of Christ doesn’t exempt a person from…