Mental Health

The first step in combating the lies of anxiety is learning to identify them. Sometimes, in our fearfulness, we can rationalize the worry we feel and make convincing excuses for our anxiety. We may even feel that the words that pop into our heads during anxious times are true.

Stress looks different on everyone. We each carry a unique “stress-response personality.” Let’s look at four of the most common patterns I’ve seen during my years treating patients in my practice and the faith-adjustment each one needs.

If your spirit feels unsettled, these verses offer truth you can stand on and promises you can pray when fear or doubt tries to take over.

No matter how dark things may seem, light can spread through the darkness and illuminate our lives. No matter what level of darkness is present in our lives, Jesus gives us the hope to live in freedom.

Whether you are managing an anxiety disorder or simply seeking a more peaceful daily walk, our Mental Health Toolkit aims to remove the shame surrounding mental health and help you find the lasting rest God intends for you.

Emotional flooding has given many people a name for something they have felt for years but never fully understood. This thoughtful article explores why overwhelm feels so common today, how Jesus meets people in the flood, and what practical tools can help when emotions become too intense to manage alone. It is a compassionate, deeply human reflection on distress, embodiment, and God’s presence.

You might think it’s stress or circumstances, but often our daily choices are quietly wrecking our mental health.

Sunshine doesn’t always bring joy... sometimes it makes everything feel heavier. If summer secretly drains you, here’s how to fight back and find real relief with God’s help.

Ever felt so overwhelmed you couldn’t think straight? That breaking point has a name. Here’s how to recognize the warning signs of emotional flooding and find the calm God offers right in the chaos.

Growing mental health needs within congregations often outstrip the training and time available for pastors, creating a significant gap in accessible, faith-based support.

Prenatal depression affects 1 in 7 pregnant women. Understanding its distinctions from postpartum depression and the "baby blues" is crucial for seeking available resources and support to navigate this challenging yet treatable condition.

When someone you love is missing, the ache of not knowing can feel unbearable. This moving article offers biblical encouragement, practical tools, and a prayer for anyone living in ambiguous loss and anxious waiting. It is a compassionate guide for bringing fear, grief, and unanswered questions honestly into the presence of God.

Not everyone has to know what you are facing, but someone does. Preferably someone able to offer you a lifeline. Don't be afraid to ask a friend to babysit so you can go to counseling, yoga, or the doctor. Let your partner know you love them but need them because things are happening in your mind and body that you just don't know how to handle alone. Let them take the lead in parenting and helping you find yourself again.

If you are a stressed dad trying to hold it all together, know you are not alone. God is with you, and He will strengthen you. God says, “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10)