I see a trend in the Church that troubles me. The response of much of the Church to mental illness is to over-spiritualize both the problems and the solutions.
Six thoughts on achieving a better life.
Who wouldn’t want a better life? It can be yours. What was it the old preacher said? “Put the hay where the sheep can get to it.” Maybe today you’re feeling sheepish, and need some good hay. I hope this’ll fit the bill. The context: I’ve spoken before about the gap between where I want […]
Your RAS (Reticular Activating System): Three thoughts.
The reason I’m taking a look at the RAS today is because (drum roll!) I’m about to help you understand who you are and why you do and think the things you do. I was today years old when I learned about the Reticular Activating System (RAS).
I know that sounds pretty esoteric, but stick around. You’re about to have your eyes opened.
It’s okay to not be okay – 3 thoughts.
It’s okay to not be okay. There’s more to us being here than just existing. Look what Oregon did: The state of Oregon will now allow students to take an excused day off of school for mental health reasons. The new law, signed last month by Gov. Kate Brown and expected to go into effect this fall, […]
No condemnation, now or ever.
No condemnation. That’s sounds pretty wonderful, right? It’s the birthright of the Christian, and sometimes that’s easily forgotten. It’s human to try to better ourselves or want to clean ourselves up or to “do more.” We want to hit a “reset” button every day. It doesn’t work that way.