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5 Things Silence Does For Our Mental Health
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5 Things Silence Does For Our Mental Health

Are you afraid of silence? Our lives are saturated with noise, and taking the time to intentionally disconnect and shut that out—well, it can be kind of scary. So, what’s the big deal about silence? Why is it considered a spiritual discipline? And can it actually help our mental health?

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I’m 26 and I’m Afraid to Drive
Madeleine Scholefield Madeleine Scholefield

I’m 26 and I’m Afraid to Drive

I’d never been afraid to drive, and here I was, sitting in my own driveway, hyperventilating. I started the engine, and as it burst to life, I burst into tears. Something gripped my chest tightly, and it wasn’t going away. All I knew was that I couldn’t get back on the road. It wouldn’t be safe.

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Navigating Church as an Autistic Person
Madeleine Scholefield Madeleine Scholefield

Navigating Church as an Autistic Person

What does being an autistic Christian look like, when church spaces are so often hard for me to be in? What does my relationship with God look like, when sometimes I have to fight my own mind and body just to sit with Him? Four years after my diagnosis, I’m still figuring it out. And so is the broader church, I think.

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Elmo’s Wholesome Question That Broke the Internet
Madeleine Scholefield Madeleine Scholefield

Elmo’s Wholesome Question That Broke the Internet

Elmo (yes, the red fuzzy puppet from the show Sesame Street) tweeted on the 30th of January: “Elmo is just checking in! How is everybody doing?” The answer? Not good, Elmo. Not good at all.

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6 People in the Bible Who Struggled With Their Mental Health
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6 People in the Bible Who Struggled With Their Mental Health

Each of these people in the Bible is a reminder that those of us who struggle with our mental health are not alone. But beyond that, we can also learn valuable lessons from those who’ve gone before us in how they dealt with and responded to their struggles. Let’s take a look.

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It's a New Year, but I'm Exhausted
Madeleine Scholefield Madeleine Scholefield

It's a New Year, but I'm Exhausted

I don’t know what you’re facing. Maybe you’re looking forward to what’s coming. Maybe you’ve written the lists and set the goals and so far you’re actually sticking to them. But, if you’re like me, you’re feeling a little worn out. A little on the back-foot.

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6 Ways to Support Someone Struggling With Suicidal Ideation
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6 Ways to Support Someone Struggling With Suicidal Ideation

Nine years ago, I was in a very different place. A dark one. With my depression deepening and feeling more isolated than ever, thoughts of ending my own life became frequent. This year on World Suicide Prevention Day, my prayer is that you’ll feel better equipped to support the people in your life who may be struggling with suicidal thoughts.

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Does My Psychologist Need to Be Christian?
Madeleine Scholefield Madeleine Scholefield

Does My Psychologist Need to Be Christian?

The aim of psychology isn’t to replace or change our beliefs in God, it’s to help us understand ourselves and our minds better so that we can live a more fulfilling life. That sounds like something Jesus wants for us, right?

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My Healing From Depression Came Slowly
Ethan Toll Ethan Toll

My Healing From Depression Came Slowly

Depression came for me when I was 16. Not overnight, but over a period of months; a gradual descent into a darkness so deep that it consumed everything in my life. I withdrew from friends, and disconnected from church. The things I used to love doing took energy I didn’t have, and I stopped enjoying them.

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If Jesus Is Enough, Why Would I Need Psychology? 
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If Jesus Is Enough, Why Would I Need Psychology? 

“But the gospel should be enough.” These were words a younger Chris once uttered to a fellow church leader who suggested that a church member who struggled with mental illness should see a psychologist. At the time, Chris had completed two theology degrees, was working on his Masters, and pastoring the church.

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