Abide in Christ: What It Looks Like and Why It’s a Must
“Abide” is one of my favorite words. It is a calming, empowering word that communicates surrender and soul rest. Just hearing or reading that little…
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3 Keys to Overcoming the Burnout of Serving Others
The burnout grew slowly. It was a general feeling of frustration with my work. As I would drive to work in the darkness of the…
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ACT: Guidance for relating to friends with mental health concerns
This is the second article in a two-part series. Read part one here: 5 Things Small Churches Need to Know About Mental Health. “Therefore if…
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5 Things Churches Need to Know About Mental Health
One area in which churches could be more informed and proactive is relating to individuals who have mental health concerns. Oftentimes, people who feel isolated…
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Why Jesus Tells Us to Forgive Without Limit
I’m going to let you in on a secret: being a Christian leader is hard. You’re called to influence those around you for the sake…
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Supporting Same-Sex Attracted Christians
Alex* wore the pain and shame of same-sex attraction on his face as he shared with me how many years he had cried out for…
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What Christians Need to Understand About Shame
Shame on you! is something we say to someone who behaves poorly. It’s our response to a person caught red handed and unapologetic. In effect,…
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Why It’s Hard for Me to Sabbath
Sabbath. It’s what “Hakuna Matata” wishes it could really be. No worrying. About anything. For all eternity. And with thousands of years of history it…
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Why Confession is a Must for Christ-Followers
We’ve all heard the saying: Confession is good for the soul. One of the most powerful lessons I’ve learned as a Christian is how true…
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Restored & Re-Storied: An Interview with Mary DeMuth
Recently, I discovered a woman named Mary DeMuth. She is an author (of 31 books, so far), a public speaker, and the host of a podcast. Her message…
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How My Struggle with Anxiety Proves My Victory
“When a person struggles with anxiety, that person is not living in the victory of Christ.” That’s what I was told by someone with spiritual…
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Respecting Friends with Mental Health Concerns: Insights for the Church
Having a mental illness makes it challenging for one to maintain the respect of others. It might draw sympathy, curiosity, suspicion, or disdain; but, rarely does it cause anything…
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