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When You Want to Take Control: How the Bible Can Reframe Your Perspective
When things go wrong in our lives, it is easy to try to control the situation or the people around us. We are grasping for anything that will make us feel as though we are okay. But in trying to control what is happening, we are only hurting ourselves and often hurting others in the process. Examples of People Taking Control Throughout Scripture When we take ourselves out of God’s plans for us, we often cheapen our experiences. A good example of this is when Sarah gave Abraham Hagar because she wanted a son. Sarah started to resent Hagar and Ismael [...]
How to Deal with Anger When You’re Hurt
We all get a little bent out of shape if things don’t go our way, and it’s not uncommon for us to feel anger at someone who causes us harm. As religious people, we can set up a hierarchy of transgressions, in which getting drunk is a huge no-no, but we permit anger because we feel justified in it. We can cloak our anger as righteous, virtuous, and merited, all the while yielding to what may truly be a vice. Augustine said, “Is it any merit to abstain from wine if one is intoxicated with anger?” (Augustine) These are words worth [...]
3 Ways ADHD Symptoms in Adults May Differ from Those in Children
ADHD symptoms in adults aren’t always as recognizable. This is partly because research and awareness among adults isn’t as prevalent, and partly because the percentage of adults who have ADHD is lower than the overall percentage of kids with the condition. However, the estimated 6% of adults in the United States alone who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD, may be higher than once believed. One of the reasons 6% could be a lower reflection of the number of adults living with ADHD is that the prevalence of its symptoms can be masked or they appear to be [...]
When Today’s Headlines Feed Your Existential Anxiety
There is a constant barrage of notification pings signaling a crisis is unfolding somewhere in the world. With one phone ding, you are spiraling into questions about life’s meaning and purpose. Along with that, you wonder if anything really matters. You are not alone in experiencing this existential anxiety that results from a relentless news cycle. This goes beyond ordinary worry regarding what’s going on in the world. It is a deep questioning of existence itself that is amplified by the constant exposure to dark moments in humanity. You live in a time where information travels faster than wisdom. Every time [...]
Dishonoring Your Limits: Key Signs of Codependency
Children can sometimes persuade their parents into doing dangerous stunts. These can be dangerous because the parents are not as young or as fit and flexible as the children. The stunts in question can be as simple as doing a cartwheel or bending over backwards. If the parents accept their limits (perhaps after learning the hard way through injuries and strained muscles), they won’t go beyond them. In relationships, this is important. A key sign of codependency is failing to honor your limits and personal boundaries in relationships. Knowing the signs of codependency can help you avoid the pitfalls of this [...]
Preventive Care Vs. Reactive Care for Your Overall Well-Being and Mental Health
Often, when you think about going to mental health therapy, it’s because you have a crisis or something significant that you need to work through. Maybe it was something big that occurred, like a school shooting, a friend or family member that passed away, or something smaller like communication issues in a relationship, difficulty managing stress at work, or persistent feelings of anxiety. There’s a general misconception that therapy is only effective when we have something alarming or something important going on; that it is only necessary when we are in crisis or have something pressing to talk through. But that [...]
Affair Recovery Through Biblical Principles and Narrative Therapy
Affair recovery can feel like navigating a storm where trust is shattered, and hearts ache. It goes beyond mending a relationship. It is about reshaping the stories we tell ourselves in the middle of the pain. The process can reveal inner conflicts, such as holding onto guilt while seeking forgiveness. By blending biblical principles with narrative therapy, there is a pathway that honors both spiritual truth and emotional healing. Contradictions in affair recovery can feel like the biblical tales of falling and being redeemed. One partner may appear strong, but they crumble on the inside from the shame. Narrative therapy steps [...]
Common Misconceptions About Depression in Christians
Are you a Christian who struggles with depression and feels confused as to why this is so? Do you have find it confusing to be a follower of Christ and still experience feelings of melancholy and hopelessness? If so, read on. This article on depression in Christians may contain a word of hope for you. Common Misconceptions About Depression in Christians I have struggled with depression off and on since I was fourteen years old. When I became a Christian, there were times I thought my depression was a solely a spiritual attack. But depression is complex and involves interconnected physical, [...]
Relationship Advice For Men: Married Life
There is likely no committed relationship that is as intimate and all-encompassing as marriage. The messaging about marriage is abundant; some of it is helpful, but some of it could undermine your marriage if you take it to heart. As with other areas of life, there’s a need for discernment to sift the messages and take in only what’s helpful. Some Challenges That Come with Married Life You may be on the cusp of getting married, or maybe the thought hasn’t even entered your mind yet. Perhaps you’ve been married for years now. It’s always good to take a look at [...]