God never wastes our pain, but rather uses it to sanctify us and invite us into a closer relationship with Him. Through Him, we can find hope. Through community, we can get help. Together, we can experience healing from depression and other mental illness so we can walk toward wholeness.
Worry, fear, and anxiety are the common cold of mental illness and will take over our lives if we let them. In today’s post, international speaker, bestselling author, and board certified clinical neuropsychologist, Dr. Michelle Bengtson, shares a battle plan to break the grip of anxiety so we can reclaim the peace God promises.
In our fast-paced society, mindfulness is needed now more than ever and the famed Old Testament scholar, Walter Bruegemann, seems to agree. He said what’s most needed in our world today is “non-anxious presence.” After all, isn’t the Bible’s most frequent command to not be afraid? Visit this week’s guest post by Amber Adrian to learn how mindfulness can help us manage anxiety, practice better self-care, and live in the present moment.
If we’re going to practice effective stress management, we must get to the root of where our stress comes from. In today’s post, liscenced marriage and family therapist, Heather Bjur, digs deep into the reasons behind our busyness so we can finally begin to find rest in Him.
We’ve been living in stress for centuries and God’s been giving us an out the whole time. Let’s take what is ours and heal from stress so we can live the abundant life and purpose he planned for us. To find out how, visit today’s post by board certified holistic nutritionist Rebekah Fedrowitz.
One habit at a time, we can build a lifestyle that honors the Lord, serves us and our families well, and helps us maintain good health so we can pursue our purpose with energy and vitality. Click here to find out how!
When we view our emotions as catalysts to grow closer to God and better understand ourselves, they become tools for positive transformation. Visit today’s post for two tips to become emotionally and spiritually free!
This is a guest post by writer and self-care advocate, Brad Krause. Brad is dedicated to helping others become their best selves through simple self-care practices. Here are four practices you can implement today to foster better mental and physical health. Self-care can seem impossible when life gets hectic, but it’s important to work self-care strategies into your weekly routine. Over time, stress accumulates and […]
“Anxiety disorders in the United States are the number one mental health problem among women and are second only to drug and alcohol abuse among men. In a given year, nearly fifty million Americans will feel the effects of a panic attack, phobias, or other anxiety disorders” (1). External factors including job stress, financial burdens, difficulty in personal relationships, and traumatic events are the primary […]
