"For the Son of Man did not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them." This is the rebuke Jesus gave to his disciples, James and John, after a Samaritan village refused to welcome Jesus. The Samaritans were already "stigmatized" by the Jews and when they evaded a gesture of kindness, James and John were offended and had asked Jesus if they should "command fire to come down from heaven and consume them." An interesting story in Luke 9 (see v. 55). 

I love this quote by Emerson, “Be an opener of doors.”

Will you and I become an opener of doors for those who are struggling in silence with mental illness?  Throughout our day, will we be intentional in prayers to our Lord, to give us opportunities to make a difference in the lives of others?  We can open doors to Hope with just a smile, an introduction, perhaps extend our hand, our time, and our hearts.

It's that time of year where everything is gearing up for going back to school. This is the time to not only get all the clothes and supplies in order, but also to also get mentally ready. So, here are some helpful tips to consider as you or your loved one heads back to school.

Recovery. Have you ever wondered what mental health recovery looks like? In a world that craves the overnight fix, is recovery even possible for the one thing you’ve been told will never go away?