Intrusive, Unwanted Thoughts and Faith (I am Second Blog)

If you suffer from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), or even if you only suspect it, getting help quickly can make all the difference. The average time from the onset of symptoms to treatment is 11 to 17 years. That’s a terrible length of time to let the suffering grow, often out of control. OCD is […]

What if I want the bad thing to happen? What if I don’t really love them? What if I need to figure this out? What if me not being distressed means I’m missing something? The Hope in the Suffering If you ever suffer with questions like this, you are not alone. However, it is undoubtedly […]

In an article titled ” How to Pray for Faith in the Midst of Doubt,” Erika Allen provides a poignant resource on trusting God despite doubt. She starts with one of my favorite passages in Scripture, Mark 9:21-24: And Jesus asked his father, “How long has this been happening to him?” And he said, “From […]

People who have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) experience severe distressing intrusions, sometimes called “spikes” by sufferers. These can happen in the place most unwanted, including holidays, birthdays, funerals, job interviews, weddings, and sacred spaces like a church. What if these thoughts aren’t a reflection of character or faith? What if you can find peace by tools […]

Children and teens who suffer from OCD can often feel more alone for several reasons: They lack the developmental capacity to grasp the nature of mental illness and to understand with an adult brain what is going on The occurrence in children is lower (1 in 200) making it less likely to come across others […]

This is fascinating. I gave into the pop-culture urge of asking ChatGPT for its feedback on why Christians don’t pursue therapy. Its feedback wasn’t bad.  What do you think? ChatGPT on Christian avoidance of therapy—Helpful or Hurtful? Here is my prompt: What are reasons why Christians don’t pursue therapy?    There are several reasons why […]