In the midst of life's uncertainties and challenges, anxiety can often grip our hearts and minds, threatening to overwhelm us. As followers of Jesus, we are called to trust in God's faithfulness and provision, even in the face of anxiety. Psalm 112 reminds us of the power of trusting God amidst our fears.

In the moment we are living through our deepest pain, it's natural to question whether God truly understands the extent of our suffering. Can God really understand our pain? As we wrestle with circumstances that seem unbearable, doubts about God's understanding and empathy may creep in, casting shadows on our faith. 

The advice to simply “pray it away” is detrimental to mental health and the Christian community. Keep reading to find out why.

These blogs are shifting the conversation on Christian mental health from stigmas to finding resources that work!

The church needs to be on the front line of destroying lies that divide us. Stigmas rob people of self-esteem, confidence and opportunities. There is only one label we should put on anyone.

Overcoming fear does not mean that we never feel it; it only means that we push through the feeling. These BIble verses are ones to hold on to when you are facing the unknown.

No matter how horrible your past is, there is hope. Discover how one man, who abused his power and made many mistakes, was able to overcome his past.

The church and mental illness has a sordid history. We are working to change that. Keep reading to find out how. 

When you fully surrender to a holistic love of God and learn to take care of yourself loving your neighbor will become second nature. Read more to discover why.

Indifference toward mental illness is a position of privilege. Why? If you are able to turn a blind eye to a problem, then you are more than likely untouched by that problem.

Mental health requires a holistic approach that includes the church. There is both an individual and corporate level of responsibility in overcoming mental health stigmas.

Church sometimes feels — OK actually if we are honest it more than often feels — like that place you go to show everyone you have it all together. But that’s not what the church is for.

Being with a loved one struggling through mental health is a difficult place to sit. Sometimes in our frustration well-intentioned words or phrases come out that do more harm than good. Following is a list of seven things to avoid saying and why they are hurtful. 

It is time to start treating mental health with the same tenderness and love we show those who have been diagnosed with cancer or chronic pain. It’s time to start listening because we’ve got a lot to learn.

The church must step up in its efforts to be more vocal about anxiety, mental illness and suicide ideation. When we remain quiet, we are rejecting those we are called to love.

Shame and guilt will keep you from reaching out for help. Stigmas paralyze. But your depression is not your fault, is nothing to be ashamed of, and is treatable. There is hope.

The church has been far too silent for far too long when it comes to mental health. We perpetuate stigmas and put on masks while all around us people are broken and in need of our help and love.

We often say, “Suicide is the most selfish thing a person can do.” But we aren’t giving people a choice about their behavior. We foster stigmas and clauses and cultures where people have to act one way on the outside while they are screaming for help on the inside.

Those with mental illness are in a war and they need an army on their side. The church needs to open its eyes to the reality of this war and they need to stand by the people who are hurting from it.