UN/Broken - Day 3
on September 12th, 2023
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then, you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4: 6-7…verse of the week) The most common response I received from people when I was diagnosed was to pra... Read More
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UN/Broken - Day 2
on September 11th, 2023
As I exited the church I worked for one Saturday, I saw a woman sitting at the back of the sanctuary. She looked like something was weighing on her, so I stopped, introduced myself, and asked her if everything was okay. She said, “Yeah, I don’t think I can return to this church.” Worried that someone had said or done something to her that led her to that conclusion, I kindly asked, “Why, wh... Read More
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UN/Broken - Day 1
on September 10th, 2023
First, thank you to my wife, Tricia McCoy, for her contribution to this week’s thoughts. Tricia is a licensed social worker who serves as a mental health facility counselor. Secondly, I write about what I know, as you’ll see unfold as I contribute to the first week of this series guide. About 17 years ago, I was diagnosed with a mental health challenge that threatened to take my life. By t... Read More
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Introduction
on September 9th, 2023
According to the National Association of Mental Health, 1 in 5 Americans will report suffering from a mental health illness. In truth, it’s likely a higher number because people often underreport when it comes to mental health for a variety of reasons like shame, fear, or embarrassment.One might think the numbers can’t be as high for church-going Christians. The assumption is that those wi... Read More
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Elemental: S2 - End of Week 5
on September 2nd, 2023
The following is a guide to help facilitate discussion. Feel free to add or subtract or change questions to fit the conversation, and pray for the Spirit to lead in all things. Read More
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Elemental: S2 - Day 34
on September 1st, 2023
Psalm 13:2 “How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and every day have sorrow in my heart?” If you have found this series difficult, I have a Bible character for you to consider. Heard in children’s story sound bites, his life is easy. He’s a pillar of the faith chosen by God. His large family is a fulfillment of God’s promises. He is wealthy and loved and part of the lineage of Christ. Bu... Read More
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