Faith and religion are not the same thing, but they are closely related. In this blog post, I will explain what faith and religion are, how they differ, and how they can complement each other.
Faith is a personal and individual experience of trust and connection with a higher power, a source of love and wisdom, that guides us and supports us in our journey
Christian youth development is not a destination but rather a continuous journey of growth. As parents, mentors, and members of the Christian community, it is our responsibility to support and guide young individuals along this path, empowering them to live out their faith and make a positive impact in the world.
What God requires of each of us as Christians is to possess genuine faith. There are many examples recorded in the Bible of people who were able to see God’s wondrous deeds and be blessed by Him because of their faith.
People with mental illness are looked down upon in most church communities. People are often blamed for their symptoms and isolated into a stigma of false teachings. The Christian community must develop tolerance toward those who with mental illness instead of stereotyping them.
About misconceptions of mental health in the church - Many of the stigmas about mental health are outdated and should not exit in churches, but churches should find effective ways of combating mental health issues.
It’s easy to feel adrift after such a tumultuous year. And yet, even in pandemic-free times, life still thrusts unwelcome changes upon us. Our kids grow up and leave home.
About scars we all face dealing with mental illness- "Therefore, to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me
About how some churches fail at helping those with mental illness-Mental illness has tragically become a thorny topic inside churches and continues to spark debates among many evangelical denominations.
About how churches deny mental illness and how to help those who struggle, In many churches, denial is part of the game regarding mental illness. Many say we should not say we have this, that we are healed, or that God is healing us
How churches blanket mental illness - So don't blanket mental illness in the church, but embrace it, helping those with it cope and live in recovery with the help of God.
