How to Overcome Physical and Emotional Abuse
Face The Truth Being incarcerated was one of the biggest blessings of my entire life. My father was a very abusive person. All eight of...
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Mental Health
To Those Who Grieve Mother’s Day
For many of us—and for our own various reasons—Mother’s Day isn’t an easy holiday to celebrate. Where others may roister rambunctious celebrations and rejoice in their handmade cards, your experience may be different. You may...
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Renewing The Mind—Pandemics and Pornography
A Hidden Epidemic When we reflect on the pandemic’s negative effects on our lives, we immediately think of things like isolation, loneliness, job loss, anxiety...
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How to Improve Your Emotional Well-Being
Your Social Connection Matters When you think of the resources you have in your mental health toolkit, what comes to mind? If you have read...
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Sleep–A Natural Resource for Mental Health
Rested, Renewed, and Ready? When was the last time you had a really good night’s sleep? Do you remember how you felt when you awoke—rested,...
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Take A Deep Breath–Easy Technique for Anxiety Relief
An Unrealized Reaction Recently, I developed some soreness in my upper jaw and was afraid that I might need some major dental work. I imagined...
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How to Find A Counselor During A Pandemic
The Hidden Cost The first case of COVID-19 in Tennessee was recorded on March 5, 2020. It was shortly thereafter that we were all quarantined...
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Don’t Let Your To-Do List Overwhelm You! Here’s How You Can Finish It
Dealing with the effects of COVID-19 has been a trying time for many of us. You may have found yourself pulling out your hair, wrangling...
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5 Steps to Managing Fear in The Midst of A Pandemic
There’s a lot of excitement about society reopening. Restaurants and businesses are opening to full service, and we can now have in-person worship. Many people...
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How to Find Hope Amid Life’s Disasters
Tennessee Tornadoes Leave 25 Dead and Dozens Missing…America’s Deadliest Tornado Outbreak in Nearly Seven Years…COVID-19 Pandemic…1,373 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases in Tennessee… A combination of these...
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5 Patterns for Peace in a Worried World
I would characterize myself as a recovering worrywart. Having a highly detailed personality type, I can easily find myself overanalyzing all facets of a particular...
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Daily Devotional
March 24, 2020
March 24, 2020
10 Rhythms for Better Mental Health
Many of us are currently on lockdown at home while we are practicing physical distancing. Staying home for a day or two, maybe even a...
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