Posts about Mental Health

No matter how well we steward our health and take care of our bodies, medical challenges may still arise. Unforeseen illnesses, the return of dormant conditions or even life-threatening crises like cancer can throw stress, fear and uncertainty into our daily lives.

The holidays are often described as “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for many people, that phrase feels more like pressure than comfort.

What if you stopped surviving Christmas and finally received it as the holy, peace-filled gift God meant it to be? Here’s how to stress less and reclaim the season with purpose.

Memory is one of the most precious gifts we possess. It allows us to revisit cherished moments, relive foundational lessons, and connect deeply with our loved ones. But for millions of individuals and their families, memory can feel like a fragile gift. June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time to shed light on this complex disease, support those affected, and reflect on the profound importance of remembering, not just for ourselves, but for our community, our faith, and our hope for the future.

Though the word “bully” doesn’t appear in the Bible, the idea of treating others in a brutish and insolent manner does. The Bible is full of examples of bullying: Saul’s persecution of David in I Samuel, Ahab’s and Jezebel’s threatening of Elijah in the Book of Kings, Saul (also called Paul) and his relentless bullying and persecution of Christians, and, finally, Jesus himself—being bullied, scorned, and persecuted by the religious leaders of the day.

In this era of content reels and social media influencers, our kids are constantly exposed to messages that relate to body image. Unfortunately, more and more of our kids are dealing with negative body image issues at surprisingly young ages.

“A joyful heart is good medicine….” - Proverbs 17:22

“Election Anxiety” is a thing. In fact, three out of four Americans have it right now, says the American Psychiatric Association. If you’re worried and stressed, you’re not alone.