Faith, Spirituality, and Mental Health

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  • God’s Love Through Our Pets
    Anaya, my loyal dog for nearly 13 years, stood by me through life’s hardest trials, teaching selflessness, strength, and faith. Her companionship helped me through trauma, grief, and even a severe brain injury. Though her death is painful, I’m grateful to God for her and hopeful we’ll reunite in eternity.
  • I Want the Truth!
    In this article, I question why people who claim to seek the truth, particularly biblical truth, fail to deeply engage with Scripture. They argue that many avoid confronting truths due to fear, pride, or reliance on flawed human doctrines, and encourage personal Bible study to counter misconceptions. Instead, we ought to humbly seek and live out biblical truth for spiritual transformation and fulfillment.
  • Devastating Effects of Poor Theology
    I have personally and professionally witnessed the devastating effects of poor theology and how that contributes to someone’s mental anguish….
  • God is Not Done with Israel
    The horrific tragedy that hit Israel on October 7, 2023, seemed otherworldly. The response of people around the globe supporting…
  • A Tribute to Paul Sherron: Soldier and Police Officer
    My grandfather went to be with his Savior on August 19th, 2023 after 97 years of a full life. He…
  • If the Church is a Team, How to be Team Players
    I hope that you found the last article about our role as individuals and the role of the Church interesting….
  • Is the Church a Team?
    Thanks to all of you who have been reading these articles. I hope that they are insightful and helpful. If…
  • From Disorder to Devotion
    I’ve believed in Jesus Christ and His promise of eternal life since I can remember. I went to church at…
  • How to Find the Truth
    Whether we recognize it or not, every single human being is seeking for what is true. We want to know…
  • “Helping” or “Hurting?”
    Did you ever have conflict resolution training in elementary school? I vaguely remember learning about it, but it isn’t something…
  • Saved Through Motherhood
    There are so many things people don’t tell you when you are having a baby. But, it also isn’t something…
  • What if I Doubt???
    Experiencing doubt is something that we all have dealt with. On the one hand, doubt can be such a terrible…
  • Not “Enough” Faith?
    This is a question that I get asked a lot, and one that you’ve probably heard before too. Does pursuing…
  • Pain and Joy Collide
    I found joy amidst my pain, helplessness, and hopelessness when I let go of my will, dreams, and desires, and…
  • Pursuing Comfort
    Personally, I found comfort in “doing.” I would distract myself with goals, achievements, and accomplishments to forget any failings, vulnerabilities,…
  • The God Who Sees Me
    From a young age, we desire to be seen, heard, and appreciated. We chase after admiration from others, or maybe…
  • The Reality of Depression
    The Stigma of Depression Although the stigma surrounding mental health disorders has lessened in our society, it is far from…
  • Faith… Public or Private?
    One of my favorite songs is “Soldier”, by Gavin Degraw. Not only because I married a soldier, but because it…
  • The Meaning Behind the Seed
    Jesus often referred to the Gospel as a seed. In the Parable of the Sower, the seed is cast in…
  • An End to Striving
    Chasing the Dragon Although I never had a propensity for drugs, I do have a desire for adventure. I also…

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