International Visitors

What do you do when folks aren’t posting?  You put up this article just because you can!    As I check statistics for this blog daily I have always been surprised by the number of international visitors that drop by.  I have seen where some have converted the entire blog into their native language which [...]

Self-Injury/ Cutting Part Two Of Two

Complications By Mayo Clinic staff Self-injury can cause a variety of complications, including: Worsening feelings of shame, guilt and low self-esteem. Infection, either from your wounds or from sharing implements. Life-threatening problems, such as blood loss if major blood vessels or arteries are cut. Accidental or deliberate suicide. You may unintentionally injure yourself fatally, especially [...]

Self- Injury/ Cutting Part One Of Two

Last week I ran an article about a young woman who among other things was caught up for many years in self-injury.  That article is located  HERE.   Her story is a snapshot into an illness that very few of us can begin to understand.  Why would a person intentionally harm themselves when they have [...]

Either, Or… Or Are We Supposed To Choose?

It’s been a tough few weeks.  Nothing major happening but more an accumulation of smaller things that have been nipping at my heels.  The particulars aren’t important for this article.  Life is not always predictable and there’s no advance warning when a time of “stuff”  is about to pay a visit!  It would be nice [...]

Don’t Be Offended: Streams In The Desert, September 27th, 2009

“And blessed is the one who is not offended by me.” Luke 7:23 It is sometimes very difficult not to be offended in Jesus Christ. The offenses may be circumstantial. I find myself in a prison-house–a narrow sphere, a sick chamber, an unpopular position–when I had hoped for wide opportunities. Yes, but He knows what [...]

Beautiful Christian Music- Praise & Worship, September 26th

I took all of these songs from a blog somebody that drops by here now and then has created.  I would love for that person to get busy and post a bunch more music as they have excellent taste!  Anyway I hope you like this weeks music.  Mystery blogger….  THANK YOU!!  Song List 1.  You [...]

Minds On The Edge- Facing Mental Illness Television Schedule

Coming in October PBS is unveiling the program titled “Minds On The Edge- Facing mental Illness.  I ran an earlier article about this show on August 25th which you can read by clicking  HERE. From my earlier article…. “The MINDS ON THE EDGE project is designed as a media catalyst to contribute to the conversation [...]

Prayer Requests & Praise Reports, September 25th

Living God above our circumstances, Who walks the length and breadth of our troubled hearts, Who heals at the first prayer through His own time, Come. Be our anointed relief. You are the settled water in the storm beneath our feet. We can be calm, quieted in assurance, by the power of Your presence. You [...]

Self-Harm Daughter: A Pastor And Wife Relate Their Traumatic Experience As Parents

This is an article I found on a website I link to located to the United Kingdom- Great Britain- England!  Their name is  Christian mental Health UK.   Their site is located   HERE. The author of the article is not listed and really isn’t necessary.  The topic is one that has yet to be [...]

The Numbers Count: Mental Disorders In America

This statistical overview was published in December of 2008 by the  National Institute of Mental Health, commonly known as NIMH.  This brief article provides numerical statistics as well as overviews of each disorder.  NIMH is an organization that is linked to from this blog.  You can visit their website   HERE.  It is with their permission [...]