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Questions abound about the helpfulness of medication for mood-related disorders. Therefore, I was encouraged by this episode of the Messy Podcast in which Scott Mehl interviews Dr. Charles Hodges, MD, the editor of the newly revised The Christian Counselor’s Medical
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According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, nearly 1 in 4 American adults suffers from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year.[1] As biblical counselors, it’s not uncommon for us to meet with men, women, and children who have sought out
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According to Alzheimer’s Awareness website, more than 6 million people in the United States and 50 million worldwide are currently living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Since November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness month, I want to make sure you are aware
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In December 2013, my husband Jim had a debilitating stroke that took away the use of his left side, leaving him wheelchair-bound and in need of significant assistance with just about everything. My husband’s sudden disability overturned our lives in
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“I want to give you a few minutes to catch your breath. I’m sure that a Parkinson’s diagnosis was not what you were expecting to receive today.” After an hour-long examination, the same doctor who had diagnosed my father with
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As the series editor for the LifeLine mini-books, it’s a joy to let you know that six more titles are now available for pre-order from Shepherd Press. 10:00 A.M. UPDATE: Shepherd Press just notified me that they have extended their
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What is the place of medication for anxiety or depression in the life of a Christian? Is it a sin to take medication to help me through a valley of emotional turmoil? If I decide to take medication for a
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[NOTE: This article was originally posted July 12, 2013. Since then it was updated and published in October 2019, as part of the Introduction to the 31-day devotional, Anxiety: Knowing God’s Peace. Here it is, as an excerpt of that
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BCC 15:14 Podcast with Dr. Bob Somerville, author of If I’m a Christian, Why Am I Depressed? Depression is one of the “forbidden admissions” among many Bible believing Christians. Many suffer in silence for fear of rejection or, worse yet,
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Insufficient Evidence that Cannabinoids Improve Mental Health – “The most comprehensive analysis of medicinal cannabinoids and their impact on six mental health disorders — combining 83 studies including 3,000 people — suggests that the use of cannabinoids for mental health
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What do you do when you fear a friend or family member may be suicidal? How do you assess the seriousness of your suspicion or their suicidal comments? The following assessment tool is from the mini-book HELP! My Friend Is
Continue readingA Biblical Understanding of Psychotropic Medication – “We should be well-informed medically. But as Christians, we also need a biblically-based philosophy to guide the use or non-use of psychoactive medications.” When Medication is Helpful in the Life of a Counselee
Continue readingAs human beings created in the image of God, we are psychosomatic; that is, we are soul and body, together, and always will be. Though completely glorified—made new—even our resurrected bodies will forever be connected to our spirit. Therefore, it
Continue readingFive Commitments to those Struggling with Same-Sex Attraction – Kevin DeYoung writes, “If I’m not mistaken, theses commitments should be in place in every church, all the time. For they are not only for those who struggle with same sex
Continue reading5 Ways to Minister to Someone with Dementia – “Since graduating seminary in May 2012 with my MDiv, a lot has happened in my life. At the top of that list is the return of my father into my life
Continue readingIn one of last week’s posts, Keeping Body, Soul, and Life’s Troubles Together in Balance, I offered you a few Scripture passages to study in order to ponder the affects that the body, mind, and soul have upon each other.
Continue readingYesterday’s post, The Mind, Body, and Medications, concluded with mention of the experience of Bob Somerville whose lengthy testimony concludes Dr. Laura Hendrickson’s chapter in the new book Christ-Centered Biblical Counseling. Dr. Somerville is an ACBC-certified biblical counselor and professor
Continue readingIn my ongoing study of the subject of mental/emotional illness, counseling, and the church; I found a very helpful chapter in the recently released book, Christ-Centered Biblical Counseling. The final chapter, “The Complex Mind/Body Connection,” is written by Dr. Laura
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By God’s grace, I’m a husband, dad, grandpa, and pastor at Cornerstone Community Church in Mayfield Hts, OH. I love Christ because He first loved me.
