Around this time of year, many people find themselves feeling mildly depressed, even after a happy and exciting holiday with friends and family. Some people wonder if this means they have a serious emotional problem, but most of the timeRead more…
Handling The Holiday Blues
Around this time of year, many people find themselves feeling mildly depressed, even after a happy and exciting holiday with friends and family. Some people wonder if this means they have a serious emotional problem, but most of the timeRead more…
Forgiving Your Parents
Have you noticed how difficult it is to forgive your enemies? And it’s even harder when they happen to be your parents. You know, when we’re kids, our needs and feelings are so intense that the wounds and the injuriesRead more…
Wounded Spirits
A growing number of kids today are suffering from an emotional characteristic known as a “Wounded spirit.” Wounded Spirit is the title of a book written by best-selling author, Frank Peretti, about his own painful childhood experiences.
Disappointment, Depression and Missions
“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 “It is doubtful whether God can use any man greatly until he has hurt him deeply.” A. W. Tozer We live in aRead more…
Sorrows that Last a Lifetime
The possibility of sorrow lasting a lifetime may seem impossible, especially for followers of Christ. Sorrow, however, is part of life; and there are precipitating situations in which sorrow might fade from its initial intensity but never fully go away.
Global Mental Health and Unreached People Groups
Mental disorders are a vastly overlooked area in considering our responsibilities and opportunities as the church. How do mental disorders affect those in Unreached People Groups–and other vulnerable groups? Let’s consider this quote first for some of the current andRead more…