Recently I signed up for a Mental Health First Aid Course that was put on by the Washington County Behavioral Board in Marietta, Ohio. I was very excited to attend this course. It is a free 8 hour class that educates you to the basic procedures you should employ to respond to common mental health … Continue reading Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Review : From A Parent’s Perspective Who Cares For A Child With A Serious Mental Illness
Dealing With Anxiety As A Christian…
There are two facts you can take absolute comfort in. Fact number one, you are never alone. God is always with you, and if you are a child of God, He is inside you experiencing these feelings first hand. He is always there. And fact number two, He understands completely. Jesus Christ humbled Himself by coming to earth and putting on this flesh suit so that he could experience being in the flesh first hand. Why? So that we could have a High Priest who not only had sympathy for us, BUT even deeper, He has something even more powerful - empathy. He literally strapped on our earthly shoes and walked a mile in them. He knows what we are going through. He knows what emotional pain feels like. He didn't have to do that, but he did...because He loves us and desired to understand us with actual empathy.
Empathy For Those With A Mental Illness
Many of us wake up every day and thank God for the healthy body he has given us. Many of us do not even think about the fact that we have been blessed with a sound mind as well. We often take this very important point of wellness for granted. For over 10 million people … Continue reading Empathy For Those With A Mental Illness
Christian Mental Health Books
Below you will find several books written from a Christian faith perspective on the subject of mental health. I recommend each and every one of these books. Some deal with personal issues and other deal with ministerial roles and their responsibilities to the congregation. Every book is well written, faith-based, and will help you understand … Continue reading Christian Mental Health Books
How To Start A Mental Wellness Ministry
Is God calling you to start a mental health ministry? I want to offer you free advice and mentoring in this particular ministry to help you bring the love, hope, and strength of Jesus Christ to those who live with mental illnesses in our congregations and communities.
Reaching The 10 Million Forgotten Souls…
Healthy Mind Ministry Hebrews 13:3 "Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering." Isaiah 61:1 "The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. … Continue reading Reaching The 10 Million Forgotten Souls…
My Medi-Share Experience – Biblical Health Care Insurance Alternative
My family uses Medi-Share from Christian Care Ministry and I LOVE it! It is less expensive than traditional insurance & my rep always prays with me when I call in about my account. When my son had tonsillitis he received so many postcards from other members to encourage him and to show him they were … Continue reading My Medi-Share Experience – Biblical Health Care Insurance Alternative
Body of Christ vs Board of Christians
Being active in ministry I get the pleasure of being around all sorts of people. When I look around at these people, I want to find the identifier, the one thing I know that truly identifies them as a Christian - a follower of Christ. I want to know the one thing that anoints them, … Continue reading Body of Christ vs Board of Christians
Minister Means Servant
Almost a year ago I decided to go back to school and pursue an education in theology. I had this burning desire to learn as much as I possibly could about Jesus Christ. When I signed up of course I didn't really know what I was going to do with that education, in a way … Continue reading Minister Means Servant
The Mental Illness Mission Field
As you know, because Elliott became sick, I have been working to be the change I want to see in the world for those that have serious mental illnesses such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Beginning next week I will be sitting on a couple committees for the NSSC (Link below to join) and I … Continue reading The Mental Illness Mission Field