Chris Morris writes about redefining normal and building hope in the face of chronic illness and special needs. His writing in founded on the belief that circumstances don’t prevent thriving, but create opportunities for God to demonstrate His goodness. By day, Chris is the founder and managing partner of the creatively named accounting firm Chris Morris CPA, so he brings a unique analytic perspective to deeply emotional topics.
Trekking Toward Tenacity
Empower your children with the gift of tenacity through these practical, meaningful tools for their mental and spiritual health.
Trekking toward Tenacity walks through Psalm 139 verse by verse, discovering how we can help our children develop mentally healthy habits. The goal is to coach our kids to be more tenacious because we live in a tumultuous world. It can be hard to stay focused on God and on mentally healthy habits in that tumult, but this book gives concrete ways to help kids to do just that.
By teaching parents practical application steps to implement with kids of all ages, ranging from preschool to adolescent, this book will give them new tools to support their families in the quest for better mental health. It will provide rock-solid encouragement for parents who are stressed out and wondering if they’re making the right choices for their families. It provides counterintelligence against the onslaught of increased risks of mental health challenges for children and young adults today.
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Resilient and Redeemed: Lessons about Suicidality and Depression from the Psych Ward
God cares deeply about you and your mental health. Author and mental health advocate Chris Morris has battled depression and suicidality his entire adult life. Even coming to Christ didn't change this, which is something many fellow Christians don't seem to understand. He still had to face the grief of unrelenting illness, the shame of struggling, and the pain of poor guidance.
In this compassionate and engaging book, Chris shares how he overcame these challenges and invites you to do the same--no matter your diagnosis. Weaving biblical truth and personal stories with thoughtful strategies and hard-earned wisdom, he helps you move past fear and shame to combat the specters of depression and suicidality.
God is still there, even in the darkest of places. May this book be a step in the process of healing and help you find hope in your battle.
Includes reflection questions, Scripture meditations, and a bonus video course.
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By Faith: Strength and Hope For Life’s Challenges
Whatever your present struggle, know this: you can trust that God’s plans, purposes, and promises for you are good and true, now and forever.
By Faith: Strength and Hope for Life's Challenges is a 40-day devotional that helps you discover how to cultivate an enduring faith, no matter your trials or hardships. Learn from the examples of the men and women listed in Hebrews 11—those recognized for holding fast to God’s promises despite living in a world of not-yets, what-ifs, and in-betweens.
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Whispers in the Pews
Mental Illness is real. Will the Church get real?
This book is a collection of essays from various authors: men and women, pastors and congregants, counselors and nurses, parents and children. All have a unique view of how mental health conditions affect people, and how the church has responded to these circumstances.
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Perfectly Abnormal
Living with a chronic illness is tough enough on its own, but it can become an overwhelming burden when we believe widespread myths about chronic illness. Without a strategy to overcome these lies, we can descend into a listless existence, even as people of faith.
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