Defying Mental Illness

Author: Chuck

  • None of them received a Hero’s welcome- Mental Health Awareness Week

    None of them received a Hero’s welcome- Mental Health Awareness Week

    ‘Nineteen – none of them received a hero’s welcome’ was a song that first brought to my mind mental health awareness. It reflected on a society that sent their young to war and denied the effects on them on return to normal life. Post -Traumatic Stress Disorder [PTSD] was my first introduction to mental health…

  • He hides things for us [not from us]

    He hides things for us [not from us]

    God hides things for us. We often mistake this as things being hidden from us. Imagine how we make provisions for our young children yet keep many of these out of their sight until they are ready for them. So, God also looks after those in relationship with Him. Much like how we deal with…

  • Jesus cares For the Mentally lll

    Jesus cares For the Mentally lll

    It is estimated that there are over 450 million people worldwide living with mental illness (WHO 2001). That is staggering statistics and shows there are many challenged with mental health. What does the Word of God say about mental illness? Is this something that God is concerned about? Emphatically yes. God cares about our total…

  • Anger: Self-Punishment For Another’s Mistake

    Anger is often the punishment we give ourselves for the mistake of others. Let’s say I am driving and another driver cuts in front of me at a junction. I have the choice to be angry and upset or to not to let it affect me.  In choosing anger I let the action of another…

  • Regulations For Living – 5 Essential Ones

    We all want prosperity.  It guarantees our comfort and leisure in life.  With it our sphere of influence increases.  Sometimes we are selfish with this need. To keep one in the straight and narrow, I recommend regulations for living.  Below are 5 essential ones 1 Be Very Self Aware If you do not know yourself…

  • Creating Peace of Mind for Yourself

    Creating peace of mind for yourself is an important activity for a good quality of life. For progress to occur in your life, there must be peace of mind. Prosperity requires peace of mind. Peace of prosperity is peace of mind. I have had the privilege of the passing company of leaders of various persuasions.…