Misty, the beautiful puppy was so willing to learn. But when she matured into her doggy teens, she would decide whether it was important to obey or not. Misty reminded me of how we can respond to the call of God, particularly with ministry to the marginalized.
Tips to Help with Ongoing Stress from the Pandemic
Why We’re Creating A Documentary about Caregiver Mental Health
Approximately five years ago, my husband Ryan and I began experiencing a mental health crisis. We lived in rural Tennessee with our 8 children, including our son Lucas who has special needs and profound autism. Our experiences in rural America, however, were not in vain. One of the ideas that emerged was that perhaps a documentary was needed to dive deeply into the unspoken mental health crisis that many caregivers silently suffer through.
Six Resolutions to Strengthen Your Mental Wellness and Relationship with God
Recognizing a modern-day Daniel
Mental Illness and Discipleship
Strengthening Mental Health, Relationships and Connection: A Direction for the Church in 2021
A few months ago, Barna Group released a book titled Restoring Relationships that looks at their research on the challenges individuals and couples are experiencing with mental, emotional, and relational health, and how the church could help. Updated for the impacts of COVID-19, the research also looked at pastors’ mental health. But the most important question of all, which can help inform ministry for 2021, may be this: do people still feel connected during the pandemic?
More evidence churches are ESSENTIAL to mental health during COVID-19
A Personal Look at the Mental Health Impacts of Quarantine
Building Mental Health Awareness In Churches This October
Two times of the year are devoted to building awareness about mental illness. In October, Mental Illness Awareness Week is October 4 – 10; October 10 is World Mental Health Day. The hope is that within these days, weeks, and months when we bring awareness, specifically through the Church, that we can reduce stigma and bring the Church to the forefront of conversations about mental illness.