Understanding and Healing from Spiritual Abuse
Spiritual abuse is a painful and often misunderstood form of harm; yet more people are bravely coming forward to share their stories. As difficult as this topic is, it’s essential to talk about it openly. Spiritual abuse can deeply wound a person’s soul, distort their understanding of God, and even drive them away from the…
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Understanding Bipolar Depression
Bipolar depression is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions, in part because the word bipolar is often misused in everyday language. People casually describe someone as “so bipolar” when they mean moody, unpredictable, or quick to change their mind. That stereotype is inaccurate and harmful. Bipolar depression is not about normal mood changes. It is…
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Fear: A God-Given Alarm That Can Go Rogue
Imagine someone who desperately wants to change careers because they feel called to do more meaningful work. Every time an opportunity appears, fear steps in: What if I fail? What if I disappoint others? What if I can’t handle it? Months turn into years, and nothing changes. Fear, not faith or purpose, has quietly taken the driver’s…
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What Happens When Anger Becomes Your Driver?
This was Rick’s story. A comment made years ago still comes to mind. It was uninvited and unhelpful. It surfaced during an unrelated conversation, and it bothers me to this day. Nothing outwardly dramatic happened, but internally there is tension, defensiveness, and distance. The moment has passed, but the emotion has not. I still feel…
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A Dangerous Trend. Parents Beware!
Every once in a while I see a trend that is disturbing. This is one I became aware of through my dermatology medical news. It is so concerning that the government of France is raising a red flag on this social media trend that involves promoting unprotected sun exposure. With vacations to warm climates and…
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