Like any traumatic change, acceptance is at the end. Whether the change is due to loss of income, illness, or a job change, a point comes when the new way of life is accepted. This last stage of … [Read more...]
Collapse of Distinction
Collapse of Distinction: Stand out and move up while your competition fails by Scott McKain Thomas Nelson Collapse of Distinction by Scott McKain, even sitting on the bookstore shelf, is the message. … [Read more...]
Stages of Dealing: Anxiety
Many family members get stuck in the Denial Stage, never moving on to really dealing with the mental illness of their loved one. Leaving Denial means believing this terrible thing has really … [Read more...]
Stages of Dealing: Denial
I had never heard of Borderline Personality Disorder when my son was first diagnosed. My first reaction was to find out everything I could about it. As part of my research, I looked for a way to … [Read more...]
Stages of Dealing: Transition
The day my son called and told me about his attempted suicide, followed by telling me that he had been diagnosed with a mental illness, I tried to maintain a "sunny attitude." Part of the charade was … [Read more...]
For These Tough Times
For These Tough Times: Reaching toward heaven for hope & healing Max Lucado Adapted from several of Max Lucado’s other books, this pocketsize book is easy reading, but offers no easy answers. … [Read more...]
The Chronological Study Bible
Many resources are available to read the Bible in chronological order. And, although it is interesting to read David’s psalms along with his life story, it sheds little light on God’s work in … [Read more...]
House of Dark Shadows
When I read the prologue to House of Dark Shadows by Robert Liparulo, I thought the book was going to be an edge-of-your-seat suspense. I was disappointed; House is less suspense and more a journal of … [Read more...]
Coping with the Holidays
Holidays are hard. Crowded schedules, family expectations, self expectations, and physical and emotional drain. For our loved ones who suffer with brain disorders that cause emotional distress, all … [Read more...]
Sacrifice of Praise
Through Him, therefore, let us constantly and at all times offer up to God a sacrifice of praise, which is the fruit of lips that thankfully acknowledge and confess and glorify His name (Hebrews 13:15 … [Read more...]