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How Do Pastors Tend To Look At Mental Health Issues?
Fortunately, most pastors today realize that coping with mental health issues goes beyond just addressing the spiritual component. Join us as Larry Crabb shares how to avoid oversimplifying mental health issues.helpformylife2011-05-26T09:24:31573 views00:01:52
Why Is There Violence In The World?
It is impossible to watch or listen to any form of news media and not be struck with how much violence is in the world. The fact that violence erupted between two brother in Genesis 4 and has continued to escalate down through time is verification...helpformylife2011-05-26T09:19:35566 views00:02:02
How Can You Help Someone Who Is Thinking Of Suicide?
The desperation that fuels a desire to take one's life is real. When someone expresses those kind of life ending thoughts, they need to be taken seriously. However, we often panic, not knowing what to do to help someone who is struggling so deeply...helpformylife2011-05-26T09:14:33644 views00:02:09
What Brings A Person To The Point Of Thinking About Ending Their Life?
Life is hard. And if we're honest, it hurts living in a world that is broken. Sometimes the pain and losses simply pile up to the point that we just can see over them. When our vision for what's valuable and important to us is obscured by the pain...helpformylife2011-05-26T09:14:32327 views00:02:16
Is Self-Image All That Important?
Much has been written in the world of pop psychology and self-help publishing about the concept of "self-image." Is that a good thing, or have we simply become a society obsessed with feeling good about ourselves? Both sides could be argued well. ...helpformylife2011-05-26T09:09:30487 views00:01:29
What Does It Mean To Be Self-Centered?
The core of the vast majority of human struggles is selfishness. Being self-centered isn't primarily a psychological problem, but it's a moral sin problem. Addressing our demand to take life into our own hands and to trust no one more than ourselv...helpformylife2011-05-26T09:09:301,405 views00:01:50
Why Would Anyone Cut Themselves?
Cutting and self-harming disorders are on the rise. There are many who feel a profound sense of relief as they see their blood flowing from wounds they have inflicted on themselves. Wracked by deeper pain they can't control, they settle for self-i...helpformylife2011-05-26T09:04:27449 views00:02:07
What Is Anxiety?
Anxiety is one of the two most prominent reasons individuals report seeking the help of counselors. Anxiety has been described as fear on steroids. But why are people so fearful and dominated by their fears? And what can be done to address those f...helpformylife2011-05-26T08:59:32416 views00:01:49
What Is Depression?
Many people who seek the help of a counselor come because they describe themselves as depressed. But what is depression? Is it merely feeling down, discouraged, or blue? Or is there more to it than that?helpformylife2011-05-26T08:59:32431 views00:02:00
Does God Want Us Well? If So, Why Do So Many Of Us Struggle With Diseases?
Disease and sickness can push us to doubt if God truly wants to heal. While most people of faith say that they believe He can, too often they don't see Him come through and heal them or their loved ones any more than their unbelieving neighbors. A...helpformylife2011-05-26T08:54:31428 views00:01:33
How Does One Deal With The News Of A Fatal Illness?
Being told that you have a terminal illness is probably one of the most dreaded situations that you will ever face. And yet, for many, it is a reality that they are living with. Knowing that you are in the battle for your life can really mess with...helpformylife2011-05-26T08:54:31478 views00:02:11
What Is A Biblical View Of Retirement?
Retirement is an invention of the modern world. Too many people work all their lives with the goal in mind of finally quitting, living on the funds they've saved up, and doing what they've always wanted to do and couldn't do while working. But is ...helpformylife2011-05-26T08:49:35400 views00:01:57
What Is A Biblical View Of Death And Dying?
Death is the final enemy that we all must face. Few of us know when we will die, but we all know that we will eventually die. How we view death can have a major impact on how we view life and the choices we make about how we are going to live our ...helpformylife2011-05-26T08:49:35615 views00:01:44
What Is A Biblical View Of Aging?
We live in a world where most people are obsessed with youthfulness and avoiding all signs of aging as much as possible. Staying as young as you can for as long as you can seems to be the ultimate goal. However, while aging is inevitable and death...helpformylife2011-05-26T08:44:28817 views00:02:01
When Does A Pastor Need To Refer A Person To A Counselor Or Medical Doctor For Hel...
Pastors are often the first line of defense when it comes to hearing about a person's struggles. While pastors and the church are very helpful in many areas, they can often feel overwhelmed or ill equipped to help with some types of problems that ...helpformylife2011-05-26T08:44:28481 views00:02:36
How Do Counselors Tend To Look At Mental Health Issues?
The terms "mental illness" or "mental health issues" are often scary and misunderstood because they conjure up images of psych wards in state mental hospitals. And while there is a broad spectrum of mental health issues, too often people tend to n...helpformylife2011-05-26T08:39:30634 views00:01:27