Last weekend I found myself in a low mood. I made the decision to take a … Reflections on a (Brief) BreakRead more
Mental Health
Good News: A Huge Improvement
For as long as I can remember, I have had struggle with executive functioning. I am … Good News: A Huge ImprovementRead more
Good News: Feeling Better
Last week was not a good week for me. I will not go into details here … Good News: Feeling BetterRead more
Good News: Helpful Insights
Although my role as a pastor and a chaplain often is related to other people’s mental … Good News: Helpful InsightsRead more
What is the Difference Between Biblical and Christian Counselling?
There are times in people’s lives that they experience circumstances in which they need some help. … What is the Difference Between Biblical and Christian Counselling?Read more
Pastors Need Self-Care
In addition to teaching the Bible and praying with people, many pastors provide care for their … Pastors Need Self-CareRead more
What is the Difference Between Mental Health and Mental Illness?
We often use the terms mental health and mental illness interchangeably but they are not exactly … What is the Difference Between Mental Health and Mental Illness?Read more
What Pastors Need to Consider for Post-Pandemic Church
Where I live, things are finally getting better after about a year and half of pandemic. … What Pastors Need to Consider for Post-Pandemic ChurchRead more
Good News: The Kids Are Back to School!
It is usually the beginning of September when we rejoice that the kids are back to … Good News: The Kids Are Back to School!Read more
The Body Keeps the Score – Review
I wish we lived in a world in which there was no trauma. However, trauma from … The Body Keeps the Score – ReviewRead more
Mental Health First Aid
One of the biggest needs that I see in local church ministry is in the area … Mental Health First AidRead more
Should People With Mental Illness Be In Church Leadership?
Dale Partridge has recently given his opinion about people with mental illness in leadership in the … Should People With Mental Illness Be In Church Leadership?Read more
How Could a Pastor Commit Suicide?
We are hearing more and more about pastors committing suicide. How can that be? Aren’t pastors … How Could a Pastor Commit Suicide?Read more
Christ on the Psych Ward – Review
One of the most important conversations needed in the church is that of mental illness. There … Christ on the Psych Ward – ReviewRead more
2 Things I Wished I Learned More in Seminary
My wife is just beginning her seminary studies and that is making me reflect on my … 2 Things I Wished I Learned More in SeminaryRead more
31 Days to Become a Better Pastor: Mental Health
One of the biggest challenges that I face as a pastor is responding to mental illness. … 31 Days to Become a Better Pastor: Mental HealthRead more
Welcoming People with Mental Health Issues Into the Church
This is a guest post by Joseph Mulak. Joseph blogs at Walking in the Faith, “The … Welcoming People with Mental Health Issues Into the ChurchRead more
Good News: Mental Health and Addictions Workshop
We had a young man named Brandon as a part of Queen Street Baptist Church. Brandon … Good News: Mental Health and Addictions WorkshopRead more
Good News: Speaking the Truth About Mental Health
Moving back to St. Catharines has brought back many memories. Today was one of those days, … Good News: Speaking the Truth About Mental HealthRead more
What is PMDD?
I am the husband of a woman who has long suffered with PMDD. What is PMDD? … What is PMDD?Read more
Pastoring While Combatting Mental Illness
During my time off from pastoral ministry, I was blessed to have Deane Proctor as my … Pastoring While Combatting Mental IllnessRead more
Things Not to Say to Someone With Mental Illness
I find that half the battle in knowing how to support someone going through a hard … Things Not to Say to Someone With Mental IllnessRead more
The Church and Mental Health: An Interview With Deane Proctor
The church has not always done a good job of supporting people with mental illness. For … The Church and Mental Health: An Interview With Deane ProctorRead more
5 Things That You Need to Know About Mental Health
I am by no means a mental health professional. I have only taken a couple of … 5 Things That You Need to Know About Mental HealthRead more
Good News: Feeling Blessed
For my good news post, I could speak about my love for my sons who just … Good News: Feeling BlessedRead more
Trying to Find Good News
Two years ago, I began writing regular good news posts on my blog. They started as … Trying to Find Good NewsRead more
Mental Health and Grace
I would say that in general, society has improved in its attitude toward mental health. Even when … Mental Health and GraceRead more
Getting Through Church With Anxiety
I have known Brett Ullman for a number of years, ever since we went through the … Getting Through Church With AnxietyRead more
Seeing a Miracle
There is no guess work when it comes to my good news this week. We have … Seeing a MiracleRead more
What Does it Take to Kill a Child?
I came across this heartbreaking story of a mother and her child with severe autism. Kelli … What Does it Take to Kill a Child?Read more