Tapped Out: Pastor’s Job Can Easily Breed Depression

I have been printing articles recently that zero in on depression.  Today’s article wasn’t one I had spent much thought on at all.  The fact is that our Pastor’s do in fact struggle with depression just like the rest of society.  In rare cases, as this article will show,  a Pastor will end his [...]

Others- Peter-John Courson

As I posted last week Peter-John Courson is now a part of the extended More Than Coping family as he has agreed to allow me to link to his church and personal blog.  That also means I can grab articles like this and share them with you.  This article is something I believe speaks [...]

Mental Illness Doesn’t Predict Violent Behavior

There is a false belief among many in society that a person with a mental illness is more likely to be violent.  Think of the television shows and movies where the homicidal maniac is depicted as some sort of nut case and the potential to feed into a false belief is fed.
This false idea [...]

Holiday Blues

November is here and for the next two months things have a way of going by very quickly.  Thanksgiving will be here before we know it so there are plans to make.  Who will I be spending this Thanksgiving with?  If you happen to be married that can get a little complicated.  A rule we [...]

Prayer Request & Praise Reports, October 30th

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Pursue me Lord. Stand fixed in my path that I might never stray into the broad way that resembles security. May Your Word be so familiar that every counterfeit heightens my sense of discernment. You provide the way of escape. I surrender my future to You.
Lord, I progress through obedience. I rally in the knowledge [...]

Another Organization Fighting The Stigma Of Mental Illness: Bring Change 2 Mind

There is a new organization that is dedicated to fighting the stigma of mental illness in our society that I would like to bring your attention to.  The name of the organization is Bring Change 2 Mind.  Click  HERE to visit their web site.   They have the support of several of the organizations that [...]

Mental Illness And Evil: Is There Hope For The Victim?

This past week a story came out of Florida describing the disappearance of seven year old Somer Thompson whose body was found in a landfill.  This past week also saw the death of John Couey who was convicted of the kidnapping, rape, and murder of Jessica Lunsford.  Her death took place after she was buried [...]

PBS Special On Depression Available To View Here

This week I wanted to spotlight depression as it’s a growing concern in our nation.  This will be the third time I have posted this but I believe timing can be everything and that God may bring a person here that needs to view this.  Maybe that person is you.  Follow the link and watch [...]

Depression: When The Blues Won’t Go Away

The topic of Depression is one that always draws interest.  We all go through times where we are just sad, burnt out, without motivation, and in the pits.  The question that so often arises is “Am I depressed?”  There are scores of people out there that are dying for you to see yourself as depressed [...]

Be Angry And Do Not Sin: Pastor Robert Furrow

Robert Furrow is Pastor of Calvary Chapel, Tuscon, Arizona.  Robert also writes a blog titled  “It’s A New Day” where he writes various types of articles.  As I visited his blog and read this short article I realized that many people suffering with mental illness also struggle with anger.  In my case the anger was [...]