Category Archives: mental health
Lithium: Help for the Afflicted
Lithium (brand names Eskalith, Lithobid, Lithonate, and Lithotabs) is the most widely used and studied medication for treating bipolar disorder. Lithium helps reduce the severity and frequency of mania. It may also help relieve bipolar depression. Studies show that lithium can significantly reduce suicide risk. Lithium also helps prevent future manic episodes. As a [...]
The Frustration of Autism
What are Autism Spectrum Disorders? Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), also known as Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDDs), cause severe and pervasive impairment in thinking, feeling, language, and the ability to relate to others. These disorders are usually first diagnosed in early childhood and range from a severe form, called autistic disorder, through pervasive development disorder not [...]
Was Jesus Mentally Disturbed?
“When his family heard about this, they went to take charge of him, for they said, “He is out of his mind.” Mark 3:21, NIV Even our Lord’s own family did not believe Him. I can see them gathering out of concern, not only for concern for Jesus, but for the family name– perhaps they [...]
Reign in Me Again
I am persuaded that Americans simply do not process sovereignty, especially endowed in a person. A recent trip to London I observed a deep committment to the Royal crown. Some people are lactose intolerant; we are Lordship intolerant. America is a broad, an open and friendly nation, characteristics worthy of emulation. But we are also rebellious and arrogant people. We [...]
Is ‘Evangelism’ the Christian’s Greatest Fear?
“Why are you afraid of evangelism?” ********** Lets get serious now, why does it frighten you? Is it flesh, or maybe is it demonic? What do you think? What does God desire? ********************** Bad experiences Door to Door- My first witnessing experience happened in 1984, we went out 2×2. I was paired up with Jody, a [...]
Some Simple Facts
•The World Health Organization predicts that by 2020, mental illness will be the second leading cause of disability worldwide, after heart disease. •Major mental disorders cost the nation at least $193 billion annually in lost earnings alone, according to a new study funded by the National Institutes of Health‘s National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). [...]
Good Grief
Good Grief How Depression is a Blessing in Disguise by Rev. James Winsor A darkness creeps into the soul and smothers it. Who knows why, how long it will last, or what will make it go away. You feel like you have nothing left to give to anyone else. You don’t want anyone around, except [...]
So You Want to Become Vulnerable?
______________ To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything and your heart will be wrung and possibly broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact you must give it to no one, not even an animal. Wrap it carefully round with hobbies and little luxuries; avoid all entanglements. Lock [...]
Getting to Know Your “Sheepiness”
I am the good shepherd. I know my sheep, and they know me. –John 10:14 The shepherds of Israel have a custom of marking their sheep to make them distinct from each other. Each bears a unique notch or brand that makes them distinguishable from their companions. It is not done for aesthetics, but recognition. Christ gives [...]