4 Black Church Resources That Can Help People Living with Depression
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4 Black Church Resources That Can Help People Living with Depression

Most churches could do a lot more to support people who live with mental illnesses. Many Christian teachings link health, wealth and faith in ways that can make anyone having a bad day feel like God has abandoned them. This feels all the more injurious to someone living with a mental-health challenge. This becomes particularly…

Trayvon Martin: a Case Study for Church Response to Mental Illness
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Trayvon Martin: a Case Study for Church Response to Mental Illness

    I was instantly nauseous.  My stomach turned in knots and I doubled over.  I collapsed into my seat and held to the edges. I became sick.  Literally. This was my response to hearing the news of the verdict in the trial against George Zimmerman for the murder of Trayvon Martin. In the hours…