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Let’s face it: Trying to maintain your spiritual life, social life, work life, GPA and personal responsibilities throughout the week is stressful! In fact, according to a survey by NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, “64 percent of young adults…
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I was serving in youth ministry with a new church plant when the pastor updated me on a mom in distress who’d recently been attending the church. She was hurt, stuck and confused because her teenage son, who would often…
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It can be disappointing when the ones you depend on the most, can’t seem to meet your deepest needs of love and belonging when you need it the most. A parent. Your closest friends. A significant other. Maybe…
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This month I had the honor of partnering with Healthline on how to face depression and anxiety during the holidays. Here are some steps that may help you manage situational sadness or grief this holiday season. ❤️ Going toe to toe…
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“I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” –Jesus (John 15:11) When some of us hear the word “joy” it sounds like a foreign language. It’s…
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The toughest battles that we face in life are the battles of our mind. Intrusive thoughts come dressed up as the truth and our feelings misleadingly validate such thoughts. One of the most frequent questions I get asked is,…
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We were called to fight the good fight and run our race with the confident hope we have in Christ. And yet no matter how much scripture we could quote, there simply wasn’t a foolproof way to prepare for the…
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If you or someone you know is dealing with self-harm, know that you’re absolutely not alone. As dark and confusing as this place can be, there are other routes to take when you’re feeling the urge to take your…
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I have some super exciting news *drum roll*… The Faith & Mental Wellness App is now live! Not only can you access our community from the app but you’ll be up to date with faith and mental health…
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“Please don’t let this be another cliché ‘there’s purpose in your pain’ posts” you think, “because I’ve heard it everywhere and it’s becoming white noise. I know scripture. I can quote the usual inspiration in my sleep. But still…
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The direction of your life begins with the direction of your thoughts. When you realize that every single day your actions, habits and motivations are all the product of your mind, you begin to understand why mental health is…
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If you’re anything like me, you’ve suffered from the “I can fix anything” syndrome. The good side is that you’re a pretty independent, solution-oriented individual. The downfall has been your default to operate in self-sufficiency during times you should…
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I’ve got a few more songs to add to your playlist! Whether you’re having a bad day, a low mood swing or fighting through the grips of depression, check out a few of these worship favorites. The beauty of worship…
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