I am not the same
He warned us. He told us that an experience like this, this stepping away, is not benign. You can’t leave an experience like this unchanged. He was right. I went away for a weekend to write on the ocean. I am not the same.
Mental Health
We’re not one-dimensional. Our approach to treating mental illness shouldn’t be, either.
Before I Wrote on the Ocean
Before I wrote on the ocean with OC87 Recovery Diaries, I realized something about my mental illness, mental health, and recovery.
It’s not… but God
Because maybe it’s you who needs to be reminded that God is bigger, that grace is bigger. That emotions lie, and … Read more…
Living with a Mood Disorder
Did you know depression isn’t always sad and withdrawn? Sometimes it’s angry, and it can be aggressive, too.
What is Love?
They were beautiful. So beautiful I started to cry. An older couple I’d noticed before at church. Noticed but never really … Read more…
Fifty Shades: Why Women Want Christian Grey
Two years ago I wrote a post about Fifty Shades of Grey. The movie was coming out and I was disturbed and … Read more…
Depression, Sin, and the Church
We’ve made much progress when it comes to mental illness in the church. But there is still an undercurrent of blame … Read more…
Being Me in 2017
I have a goal for 2017 that will define all of my smaller goals. In short, my goal is to BE … Read more…
Proclaiming Truth: What I Have I Give
Proclaim good tidings of His salvation from day to day. Psalm 96:2b Depression steals hope. It blinds me to Truth. When I … Read more…
The Fruit of My Broken Brain in 2016
I’ve been taking a look back as I consider the best way to move forward in 2017. I’m excited to have … Read more…
New Scripture Reading AND Writing Plan: Listen When He Speaks
Scripture Reading and Writing Plan Do you have a devotional Bible reading plan for 2017? Here’s something new! Last year, I … Read more…
Surviving Autumn
I just can’t seem to leave this blogging thing alone, so… dipping into the Found archives again. Frustrated that I haven’t made any … Read more…