I know I usually post about Christlikeness. I talk a lot about how we, Christians, must be obedient, humble, and gentle. This post isn’t going to be like that at all. However, that doesn’t mean that this is totally contrary to what the Bible teaches. Take this passage for example: “Behold, I send you out asContinue reading “Be Rude.”
Category Archives: On Mental Health
5 Practical Steps for the Depressed
One of my most read posts in this blog (the most read if you don’t count the ones about romantic love) is Dark Clouds: Depression. And though I’m happy that a lot of people read my own reflections about this condition, I also felt a little sad realizing that this may also mean that aContinue reading “5 Practical Steps for the Depressed”
Smart Problems (Part 1)
Before we begin, let me give you a bit of a back story here. Please try to take this story with a grain of salt. Looking back at my life, I tried to figure out when the word “smart” started to be a part of my identity and I couldn’t pinpoint when it actuallyContinue reading “Smart Problems (Part 1)”
Dark Clouds: Depression
Depression is a rather tricky word. People either avoid using it or use it too generously. You probably know that I grew up in a Christian family. My dad’s the pastor of our church. That means I heard more than my share of messages about how much joy there is in a Christian’s life. There’sContinue reading “Dark Clouds: Depression”
The 5 People Young People Need In Their Lives
Recent events led me to reexamine my life and to take a closer look at the people who surround me. I had two realizations. I wouldn’t have survived all these trials if they happened 10 years ago. The main reason why I wouldn’t survive was because these people weren’t in my life at that time.Continue reading “The 5 People Young People Need In Their Lives”
6 Myths About Depression
Depression is a rather tricky word. People either avoid using it or use it too generously. You probably know that I grew up in a Christian family. My dad’s the pastor of our church. That means I heard more than my share of messages about how much joy there is in a Christian’s life. There’sContinue reading “6 Myths About Depression”
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