Monthly Archives: March 2010
All About Meds for Depression
Depression is commonly treated with antidepressant medications. Antidepressants work to balance some of the natural chemicals in our brains. These chemicals are called neurotransmitters, and they affect our mood and emotional responses. Antidepressants work on neurotransmitters such as serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine. The most popular types of antidepressants are called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). [...]
Exchange Fear for Trust
The wicked man flees though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion. Proverbs 28:1 Ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear. Romans 8:15 ******* What can we do but pray for the throngs of defiant men and women who believe that their humanistic view of life [...]
Sunday Funnies: Spring Break, Amish Style!
“Born to raise barns!” Things to do on Spring Break (if you’re Amish!) 1. Drink molasses ’til you heave 2. Wet bonnet contest 3. Stuff as many guys as you can into a buggy 4. Buttermilk kegger 5. Blow past the Dairy Queen on a really rad Clydesdale 6. Get [...]
Recommended Study Book: Ryken’s Bible Handbook
Ryken’s Bible Handbook Amazon’s Price: $13.58 This book gives students of the Bible a quick overview of every book in the Bible. Leland Ryken’s distinctive trait is a literary approach to the Bible–understanding the Bible as literature. The three authors help shed light on understanding the Bible as the inspired Word of God and as [...]
Sunday Funnies: Good Photos
It is said that one picture is worth more than a thousand words. I chose each one purposefully and with some thought. I hope they bless. –B Its very difficult to acknowledge an artist or photographer for each of these photos. I found them all online without copyrights or credits. Each one says something to [...]
[awareness] Tourette Syndrome
To understand and name something is often half the battle. An understanding of Tourette Syndrome can help us to serve people who painfully struggle with this particular challenge. What is Tourette syndrome? Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, stereotyped, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics. The disorder is named for Dr. Georges Gilles [...]
Journal Entry
There are so many things, small mostly, that we need to pass on. Life is such a wonder, you can never guess what will happen next. I think it is to our advantage to learn from each other. I have found the Book of Proverbs and Ecclesiates to be rich ore just waiting to be [...]
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Pray for the Church in Ireland today! Ask the Lord to raise up pastors and elders that will be faithful to His word and to His flock. Pray for Christian believers in Ireland who are afflicted with mental illness and chronic depression. Pray for those who struggle with chemical dependence. For more information, and [...]
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