Mental Illness Spiritual Warfare

As seen through the eyes of Topaz Cross, this book gives keen insight into how the three aspects of man (body, soul and spirit) interact and affect one another. It incorporates the spiritual element to bear upon the concept of mental illness, readily explaining a key ingredient totally lacking in professional circles due to lack of knowledge. This book is truly unique in its perspective and insight and could very well change how the mentally ill are professionally and medically treated. Mental Illness/Spiritual Warfare: Two Sides to the Same Coin generates something that is profoundly lacking concerning mental illness. This book will generate and instill hope!

Are you struggling to control your thoughts, moods, and emotions? Are you tired of always living with a sense of spiritual defeat? God wants us to be more than saved. He wants us to be transformed by the renewing of our mind. Emotionally Free will show you how you can be transformed in body, soul, and spirit. You will discover a freedom you never knew was possible and reach a better understanding of how to resolve depression, anxiety, and mood swings. As a Christian mental health physician, Dr. Grant Mullen has observed the constant struggle that so many Christians live with every day. Many churches rarely acknowledge this struggle. Through patient interviews and his own journey, Dr. Mullen found three links in the chain of emotional bondage that keep Christians bound spiritually, mentally and emotionally. Emotionally Free describes those three links and how with God's help we can be set free to live a transformed and victorious life. Learn how to assess your thoughts, personality, and spirit. Emotionally Free puts an end to the unnecessary competition that has existed among psychiatry, counselors, and deliverance ministers. These are important complimentary ministries that we all need. This book explains the role of each and how to know when you need them. You will also learn how depression, anxiety, and mood swings affect Christians in a unique way, and you will be able to assess your own moods and determine if you need medical treatment. Reach a greater understanding of where your spiritual authority comes from and how to use it to set yourself and others free. No matter how suffocating your bondage is now, God is waiting and willing to set you free. Dr. Mullen clearly outlines steps to invite the Holy Spirit into the problem to heal and restore you. Discover a new freedom in your mind, attitudes, reactions, and relationships as you become Emotionally Free. Dr. Grant Mullen is a mental health physician in Ontario, Canada. He writes and lectures internationally on how medical treatment, deliverance and the healing of our emotional wounds all work together to break the chains of emotional bondage. Dr. Mullen has a special interest in how depression, anxiety and mood disorders affect Christians. Grant is married to Kathy and they have two children. For more information on Dr. Mullen's books, videos, seminars and consultations visit: drgrantmullen.com

Unmasking the Mask, the spiritual battle behind mental health brings together the secular and biblical perspective of mental illness. Paul talks about the spiritual struggle, where it involves two kingdoms. You will find that Unmasking the Mask will expose the enemy behind mental illness. You will discover holistic ways that may reverse or help you manage mental health.

"As I read Diagnosing Demons, it became more and more clear that the enemy has used our minds against us from the beginning. Satan wants us to be locked inside a prison of hat we perceive to be our own thoughts, rendering us helpless. Antonio addresses this in an eye-opening way and gives us tools for how to address these things and ultimately defeat the enemy with the blood of Jesus and the victory He purchased for us on the cross." -Jeff Smith, Associate Pastor, Trinity Life, Hereford, Texas "Everyone who works with people needs to have this book!" -Pastor Johnny Thompson, The Sanctuary, Costa Mesa, California What does God think about Mental Health? If I take psyche medications, does it mean I have no faith? What do you think of when someone says mental illness? How do you define and approach spiritual warfare? Does someone come to mind? Does your mind recall an experience or encounter with someone who suffers from mental illness? We will dissect all these questions in this book. We will talk about Christ and how He would be diagnosed by well-known psychiatrists in the mental health field. We will talk about case studies and how faith and medicine combine to create hope for the hopeless. This is an introduction to both mental health and spiritual warfare.

When do you learn that "normal" doesn't include lots of yelling, lots of sleep, lots of beating? In Blessed Are the Crazy: Breaking the Silence about Mental Illness, Family, and Church, Sarah Griffith Lund looks back at her father's battle with bipolar disorder, and the helpless sense of déjà vu as her brother and cousin endure mental illness, as well. With a small group study guide and "Ten Steps for Developing a Mental Health Ministry in Your Congregation," Blessed Are the Crazy is more than memoir-it's a resource for churches and other faith-based groups to provide healing and comfort. Part of The Young Clergy Women Project.

Grace for the Afflicted is written to educate Christians about mental illness from both biblical and scientific perspectives. Stanford presents insights into our physical and spiritual nature and discusses the appropriate role of psychology and psychiatry in the life of the believer. Describing common mental disorders, Stanford asks of each: "What does science say and what does the Bible say about this illness?"--Publisher description.

All Things Anglican offers a lively and accessible introduction to Anglicanism for anyone wanting to know what makes it distinctive. Whether you are training for Anglican orders, are curious about another denomination or would like to join an Anglican Church, this guide will introduce you to the basics of Anglican identity and the ways of the Church of England.

Is it possible to develop such a thing as a biblical theology of mental health? How might we develop a helpful and pastoral use of scripture to explore questions of mental health within a Christian framework? This timely and important book integrates the highest levels of biblical scholarship with theological and pastoral concerns to consider how we use scripture when dealing with mental health issues. Chapters include: *Paula Gooder on Healing and wholeness *Joanna Collicutt on Jesus and mental health *Isabelle Hamley on Job *David Firth on Anxiety in Scripture *John Swinton on The Bible in Pastoral Care *Walter Brueggemann on Psalms and lament With a foreword from Archbishop Justin Welby