Christian Apparel: Jesus + Therapy

Christian Mental Health is an underappreciated but extremely important aspect of Christian living. Jesus+Therapy is a Christian apparel brand that offers you the opportunity to bring awareness to the intersection of faith and mental health. Yes, we should rely on God for ALL aspects of life. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 18:2 However, God also provided us earthly resources to tackle the physical and mental challenges of life. Jesus+Therapy apparel is for you if…

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How to Turn Your Setback into a Comeback

  Last Sunday, my pastor presented an incredibly timely sermon called “How to Turn Your Setback into a Comeback.” I’ve watched some similar sermons before, such as this awesome sermon by Pastor Steven Furtick at Elevation Church. However, there was something about the timing and content of my pastor’s message that made his sermon stand out to me. He presented several key principles on turning a setback into a comeback. As I did with the Father’s Day sermon last year, I wanted to share a recap of this message because I think that the themes are applicable to many of life’s…

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Remembering the Importance of Bible Study and Community with Other Christians

Over the past few months, I have been on a journey toward wellness. I see wellness as involving four overarching aspects of myself: emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual. If I’m patting myself on the back, I’d have to say that I’ve done a pretty good job with the emotional and mental aspects by being happy on purpose and the physical by working out regularly. However, I haven’t been the best at beefing up my spiritual wellness. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve been going to church most Sundays, watching TONS of Pastor Steven Furtick sermons on YouTube, and jamming to the…

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Father’s Day Sermon Recap: Biblical Guidance for Young Adult Children

This year’s Father’s Day sermon at my home church was particularly impactful for me. Pastor Brian outlined his “Keys to Successful Parenting.” As the title suggests, this sermon was targeted toward parents. However, I interpreted the sermon from my perspective as a young adult seeking to continually improve my relationship with my parents.  Instead of thinking of how my parents could improve, I thought of the sermon as “Keys to Successful Parent-Child Relationships”. In the first 18 years of a child’s life, the onus of family building falls mostly on the parents. However, once children move out of the home and…

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Pray (AND Prepare) For Your Blessings

I worked with the same veteran for about a week on the psychiatric unit. When he first entered the floor, he was determined to make a change in his life. He no longer wanted to be a prisoner to his addiction to alcohol. He told me that “it was time” to make a change in his life. However, as the days passed while he waited for placement at an inpatient drug rehabilitation facility, his determination was marred by anxiety. The veteran noted that he was looking forward to treatment, but he was also a bit nervous about the experience. He…

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