Mental Illness vs. Mental Wellness
In most of our society, the term “mental illness” is perceived as something to be afraid of or too much to handle. Although, mental illnesses can be scary at times, people often forget that the person who has a mental illness is still a person with a name and a set of lived experiences. Understanding […]
Being a Person of Hope in a World of Anxiety
It’s one thing to deal with normal life stress. Add in natural disasters, worldwide disease, interruption of school and work, loss of income … and the effects of multiple stressors aren’t far behind. Anxiety can be summed up as too much too fast. But there’s no fast and simple way to recover. So be patient […]
Blessed are the Peacemakers
In the most famous sermon ever preached, The Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” (Matthew 5:9, NIV) This seems like one of the more straightforward beatitudes, or is it? Sometimes in order to fully understand what the Bible says, we need to be […]
Forgiveness
One of the greatest threats to any relationship – marriage in particular – is an inability to forgive. Why do so many of us find it so difficult to let go of past hurts? The answer to this question can go several layers deep. It’s common for an anger cycle to be set in motion when someone’s […]
Social Media and Mental Health
“I’ve seen lots of news stories linking adolescent social media use to bad mental health outcomes. What’s the connection between these things?” In the last decade, teens have experienced soaring rates of mental health problems, including depression, anxiety and suicide. Researchers believe there’s a correlation between these issues and social media. Here’s why. FOMO: This […]
Improving our Wellbeing with Love and Hobbies
At first glance, one may think that the combination of love and hobbies is a peculiar pair. One may go on to wonder how this odd couple could improve our well-being. Well, here’s how: Love is often a word that is difficult to describe. In All About Love, author Bell Hooks defines love in a […]
How to Find a Christian Counselor
Maybe you’re working through trauma, grief, marriage conflict, depression, eating disorders, or other issues. Or maybe someone you know is struggling. Either way, finding a Christian counselor who has strong credentials and solid faith is critical when taking steps toward healing and wholeness. Still, the number of therapists can seem overwhelming, especially when you don’t know who to trust […]
Depression: More Than a Feeling
In his book Turtles All the Way Down, John Green wrote, “We don’t really get to pick the painting of our lives; we do to some extent get to pick the frame.” The character in that story is implying this truth: unexpected things impact our lives. We get into car accidents, spouses are abandoned, people […]
A Blessing for Wholeness
“May the God of peace himself sanctify you wholly, and may your spirit and soul and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.” 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 RSV Each of us is created by God to be whole, healthy, […]
Tough Love in Adult Relationships Part 3
Our three-part series on tough love in adult relationship can only offer an overview of this complex topic. It’s important that you read the full article to unpack these principles and get a handle on whether and how they might impact your specific situation: Tough Love in Adult Relationships. For this final column in the series, we’ll look at tough love in marriage and when parenting an adult […]
