Author and Emmy Award nominated Craig Syracusa writes about how the pandemic has changed the perspective of many people, including him. Syracusa hosts the TV show “Walk in Faith” and was recognized ...
Read More »Covid anxiety, lockdowns causing sharp rise in drug abuse
Drug abuse and other effects of the coronavirus and lockdowns continues to rise with mental health being hit particularly hard. In Ohio, like other states, counties are seeing a startling rise in ...
Read More »Woman gains right to be euthanized for depression, autism
Amy de Schutter is a physically healthy woman suffering from depression and autism. She claims that the right to be euthanized saves lives after she was granted the right to assisted suicide. ...
Read More »Study finds pets more important than ever during covid lockdowns
Lockdowns, depression and other consequences of the Covid pandemic are helping people to realize the special place their pets hold. A new survey finds most pet owners say they’ve helped them get ...
Read More »Cameras in nursing homes to motorcycle helmets: New Missouri laws go into effect today
Several laws passed by the Missouri Legislature during the second regular session of the 100th General Assembly take effect today. Missourinet provided a brief overview of these new laws. Motorcycle helmets. House ...
Read More »A break up IS hard to do, especially in the Facebook age
Moving on from a failed romantic relationship is rarely easy. Memories and passionate feelings don’t just disappear overnight, and many people go through a significant mourning period after a break up. While ...
Read More »The profound loneliness of Christmas
If you are blessed with a generally happy Christmas, treasure it enough to share it with someone who might not be. Consider this my public-service announcement, one for all the grinches, the ...
Read More »‘When I was a woman, I wasn’t free.’ Man now regrets gender re-assignment surgery, warns others
A Christian man is calling for more caution from medical and mental health services after undergoing irreversible gender re-assignment surgery, which he now bitterly regrets. His story represents a stark warning to ...
Read More »Depression Doesn’t Have to Be a Dirty Word
In our popular culture, depression is deemed a dirty word. Many of us are ashamed to acknowledge to ourselves and to others that we can’t muster enough strength to get out of ...
Read More »Recent suicide is reminder of stresses that pastors face
Pastors are only human. It’s easy to forget that spiritual leaders face the same stresses and challenges as the members of their congregations. Dealing daily with the struggles of others often exacerbates ...
Read More »Women do have a better memory than men
From remembering the dentist appointment to the date of your mother-in-law’s birthday, women are champs. A new study finds that when it comes to specific events, women have better memory and instant ...
Read More »President signs Hawley bill addressing police suicides
Legislation to help stop police officer suicides, and written by Missouri U.S. Senator Josh Hawley, has been signed into law by President Donald Trump. The bipartisan measure restores and expands grant funding ...
Read More »Netflix cuts graphic suicide scene from season finale
Amid continued public and media criticism, Netflix has decided to cut “13 Reasons Why” of its most graphic suicide scene to date. The television show’s season finale sees main character Hannah Baker ...
Read More »Meds, social media linked to Gen Z suicide rise?
Gen Z suicide rates have spiked to the highest level in nearly two decades for that age range. A report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association says it’s now ...
Read More »Anxiety: Can we beat it?
In my 32 years of practice I have found that anxiety has continued to increase, affecting people who seldom would have wrestled with it in years past. A certain amount of anxiety ...
Read More »Depression doesn’t have to be a dirty word
In our popular culture, depression is deemed a dirty word. Many of us are ashamed to acknowledge to ourselves and to others that we can’t muster enough strength to get out of ...
Read More »Justin Bieber reaches out for prayer, admits his struggle: ‘God is faithful and ur prayers really work’
Singer Justin Bieber posted about his struggle with anxiety and depression last week, reaching out to his fans to ask for prayers. On his Instagram account, he wrote: “Just wanted to keep ...
Read More »‘I Identify as a Child of God’: Letitia Wright delivers stunning awards speech
One of the stars of 2018 blockbuster Black Panther has given a stunning, faith-filled acceptance speech upon picking up an award in the United Kingdom. Letitia Wright, who played Shuri in the ...
Read More »Should euthanasia be given to those who are depressed?
The practice of euthanasia is growing around the world, even in the United States. But some are wondering if the practice has moved on to the “slippery slope” of reasons now being ...
Read More »4 surprising insights into life with Parkinson’s Disease
Over 1 million Americans live with Parkinson’s disease (PD), and while some symptoms are easier to see, such as tremors, stiffness and slowness of movement, there are a range of harder-to-detect non-movement ...
Read More »When someone you love is sick: ministering to the chronically ill
Christians get high marks when it comes to ministering in crises. But when it comes to meeting the long-term needs of the chronically ill, most say they feel they’ve failed. Sure, their ...
Read More »Is Life Worth Living? HOPE FOR TODAY by Clint Decker
Clay Center, Kansas – The fall of 1993 was one of the most difficult periods of my life. I was a sophomore at a Christian college, studying for a career in ministry. I ...
Read More »Dodge City responds to teen suicide epidemic
Why are Dodge City teenagers killing themselves? The community came together this week to find answers to the suicide explosion and offer support. “Our youth need to know they are not alone, ...
Read More »Reflections on a Reconciliation Weekend with If Not for Grace Ministry
“If Not For Grace” — What is grace? How big is grace? How is grace given? Who qualifies to receive it? The Lord granted me new glimpses into what heavenly grace really ...
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