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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).

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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!

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3 Powerful Reasons Why I Led Our Youth Group through a Mental Health Equipping Series – A Youth Pastor’s Insights

Over the last year and a half, I have heard from more and more students in our youth group who are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, and loneliness. For some of these students, these feelings are so heavy that they are questioning whether or not life is really worth living. Some of these students take medication; some see therapists; some have strong relational support systems to lean on; some have nothing at all.

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Why I Brought Mental Health Groups to Our Church

If you are reading this article then most likely you have a passion, burden or possibly a curiosity about mental health and the role the church can play in effectively caring for those affected by a mental health disorder.

The following are a few reasons why I got involved and took action to launch mental health support groups at our church.

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