Emory Rowland’s Christian Testimony No one can take away the power of a personal encounter with God. In the story below, we see a raw and honest look at how faith provides a foundation even when life’s circumstances feel insurmountable. This testimony is shared with permission from TestimonyShare.com, a platform we admire for its commitment […]
In a world filled with pressure, uncertainty and growing mental strain, the words of Jesus offer a compassionate invitation: come to me and find rest for your soul. Anyone who is a parent or grandparent watches the daily news with a particularly heavy heart. The prevailing threats and uncertainties are difficult for anyone to bear […]
A Pastoral Letter to Someone Struggling With Their Mental Health This Pastoral Christian letter reassures ‘Tommy’ that his life is precious, God-given, and deeply valued during a time of depression and anxiety; urging him to hold on through despair. Dear Tommy, You have been really open about the very low feelings you’ve been having and […]
This looks to be a psychotic crab with an identity crisis! Have you ever struggled with an inner anguish? Such an internal storm may be invisible to those outside or there may be tell-tale signs in one’s behaviour. When extreme, it is a dangerous state making a person vulnerable to feelings of worthlessness, self-harming and even suicide. There are so many causes – gender confusion, guilt, insecurity, sexual ethics and bereavement to name a few. It could also be around money issues, breakdown in relationships or a sense of inadequacy. There are more people suffering this inner pain than we like to admit – it is likely that there are those around you carrying this heavy load unbeknown to others. Perhaps you are suffering or have suffered in this way?
Sometimes life can seem like a game of mental health snakes and ladders – people going up, people going down, people passing by, people going somewhere, people going nowhere. You can be sure that this is everyone you meet, past, present and future in this stressful world.
