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Blessed to be Resilient: 3 Key Factors of How it Works (at any age)
Resilience is a learned skill and trait and becomes part of your character (nature). Resilience is not about striving for happiness (the “blessed life” in God) but rather knowing how to see God’s “blessings” just as much in the complexity and uncertainty (a contentment, and unshakable strength of Christ in all things, Phil. 4:13).
God’s Love in Mental Health Challenges, Not Distant
We all know there are so many nuances to love, naturally and spiritually. For those experiencing mental health pain, God's love often seems more distant than present. The Bible shows a different story of God’s love when we’re in distress or pain.
A Fresh Lens to Biblical Peace for Mental Health Challenges
The Biblical peace comes from the Jewish word Shalom, which means completeness, fullness, wholeness, aligned in harmony, perfect, and not lacking. However, the context is always in union with Christ, God. It’s a new lens for any mental health condition, challenge, or distress.
The Christian Stigma with Medications and Therapy Explained.
In short, the simple answer is "yes," Christians should consider mental health medications and therapy if needed because it's not only scriptural, it's wise. But spiritual and social stigma make it a little more complex. Let’s explore why and a beautiful Scriptural perspective to overcome the stigma!
Thriving sleep is Part of Our Spiritual Lives
Great sleep equals our ability to enjoy, find meaning, and be mentally sharp … and it’s part of our spiritual formation and life practice. It’s the extra rejuvenating strength for mental health challenges, distress, or complexity of life.
My Identity in Mental Health and How God Sees Me
Social and spiritual stigma can often create a false sense of identity for those living with mental health difficulties and disorders … self-stigma. With the right tools we can create a better narrative about ourselves and how God truly sees us!