What is Mercy? The definition of mercy is “compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one’s power to punish or harm”. In other words, the opportunity to show mercy is presented when someone wrongs you and you’re in the position of responding to them. There are many things that you could respond…
A Prayer in the Pain
*Note: This article was written from the perspective of a Christian struggling with depression. It’s purpose is to show that it is okay to share this honest feelings with God, just as David did in Psalms 13 and many others in the Bible. Dear God, When will the pain end? When will the struggle cease?…
Testimony: Starting Eating Disorder Treatment
*Also published on The Sola Network Not too long ago, I was discharged from a partial hospitalization/intensive outpatient eating disorder (ED) treatment program. It was a very emotional moment, especially given the fact that I’ve processed so much and tackled some of my greatest fears there. When we are discharged, we are…
Mental Health Stigma in the Church
What is stigma? Everyone says there’s so much stigma around mental health, but was is it? According to the Oxford English Dictionary, stigma is defined as: “ a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person” Going off of that definition, what is considered to be a mark of disgrace?Although that can be subjective,…