I had the privilege of being interviewed by my friend Troy McLaughlin on his podcast This Undivided Life. We talked about everything from my favorite meal ever to where God is in the midst of depression and suicidal thoughts. If you've ever wanted to hear more of my story, this is the perfect …
Is There a Difference Between Worry and Anxiety?
IS ANXIETY A SIN? Ask your average Christian if anxiety is a sin, and they can quote you a number of verses that point to an obvious yes. For the sake of brevity, let’s just focus on the words of Jesus in LUKE 12:25-26 – “Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? And if worry can’t …
Why Childhood Trauma Makes Me Freeze in Arguments
I couldn’t believe it. She literally just accused me of faking my seizure disorder. Who did she think she was to say such a thing? And why would I do such a thing? Did she think I actually wanted to be unemployable, waiting and hoping for Social Security Disability to come through so that I …
How to Combat Suicidal Thoughts (A Personal Testimony)
How I Survived a Suicide Attempt One year ago today, I shuffled out of the psych ward. They said I was ready to face the world again, and that my suicidal thoughts were under control. I wasn’t so sure. I knew the demons that I still faced every morning, and every night, and every moment in between. …
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What I Learned about the Church in a Psych Ward
Christianity and Depression I recently spent a week in a mental hospital. There. I said it. Family life had been a bit stressful, work was going well, and my side business was growing. Oh, and I was editing a new book about mental illness. But for the better part of a week, I realized I was not …