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?
You Are Not Your Disorder
You are not your diagnosis. People living with cancer say, “I have cancer,” not “I am cancer.” Your illness is simply that: an illness. It may influence your life, and you may have to learn to manage your symptoms, but it doesn’t define you.
A Mental Illness Diagnosis Means a Better Life Is Possible
It’s exciting to witness that moment when someone realizes that their diagnosis means that a better life is possible for them.
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.
Asking for Help Is an Important Skill
There are several excuses we give ourselves to explain why we don’t ask for the help we need. None of them are accurate, though we believe they are.
I Should Be Able to Handle This: Ending Chaos
Everyone hits a crisis point, a point at which they look around at their lives and wonder how they got to that point. Life is chaos, and chaos destabilizes.
Casting Off Shoulds Leads to Better Living
“Shoulds” are boundary-crossers. The real problem is when we adopt these external “shoulds” for ourselves. Casting them off can change our lives.
Crisis Survival: How to Control the Uncontrollable
Emotional crises can happen anywhere and under even seemingly simple situations. Learning to manage a crisis scenario is critical.
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.
Resilience Is the Goal of Mental Health
When we talk about getting better, we often define our goal as achieving mental health. But what is mental health? What does it mean to be mentally healthy? How do we know if we’ve achieved this magical goal, the goal for which we hold out so much hope?