Mental Illness, Medications, and Hezekiah
God uses medications to bring about supernatural recoveries. The proof? Hezekiah and the fig poultice.
The White Pill: My Journey to Bipolar Disorder
“Before we can determine what else is going on, we need to address your depression.” The blood drained out of my face. Depression? Of all the outcomes I expected from this appointment, a diagnosis of “depression” wasn’t even on the list. It’s just not how I thought of myself. Maybe at other times of my life, but not now.”
Three Christian Myths on Mental Illness
The Christian community has much to offer those of us living with a mental illness. Unfortunately, three common Christian myths often hold us back.
It’s a Disorder, Not a Decision
It can be easy to look at depression, anxiety, and mood disorders as decisions. What happens when a medical issue determines our moods?
My Bipolar Disorder Is a Gift
As I’ve learned to compensate for the negatives of bipolar disorder, I’ve discovered something incredible: My bipolar disorder is a gift.
I Published a Book and Lost My Identity
The last thing I expected when I published my first book was an identity crisis. Yet, there I was: My book was out and I lost my identity.
My Fridge Broke and I’ve Never Felt So Stigmatized
Our refrigerator started having issues. I knew it needed to be repaired, but I had no idea that the experience would make me feel deeply stigmatized.
Your Past Does Not Define Your Future
Too often, we look at our history and think it tells us that there is no path forward for us. That’s not true. Your past does not define your future.
My Best Depression Ever
I’m still surprised at how dramatically the work I’ve done would change my depression experiences. I never expected to say: This is my best depression ever.
Rebuilding After a Major Loss
What do you do when a fire takes important family history? How do you move on and rebuild? Grieving can contain a hidden opportunity.
How Much Can Your Two Hands Hold?
I taught my daughter how to ride her bike. She taught me some key wisdom: Our two hands only hold aren’t limitless. How much are you holding?
A Life Worth Living Is the Reward for Our Work
Doing the hard work of mental health recovery helps us do more than gain resiliency. It helps us build a better life. A life worth living.
My Prayer for Healing Upturned My Life
Post-baptism, I spent the next few days in shock at my daring. As much as I knew I believed and my faith was true, claiming the title “Christian” felt dissonant. Yet, here I was, a fully-baptized, genuine believer and follower of Jesus Christ, and I wondered: “What happens now?”
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