Jordan Crossings Blog
Navigating the Waters of Faith & Mental Health
Find Your Rhythm
I’ve read the story in Mark 4 many times, and I’ve always thought that Jesus must have been extremely exhausted to have slept through that storm. I mean the disciples had to wake Him, and by that point the boat was filling with water and they thought they were about to die! Obviously, this storm had been raging pretty significantly for some time already. But I saw something new when I read it this time. Jesus could sleep, not just because He was tired, but because He trusted in His Father to keep Him wherever He went. Jesus moved to the rhythm of the Spirit, not the rhythm of the storm.
Staying Afloat While Drowning
I was watching my kids swim in the pool. The two boys were swimming very close to each other. I heard one of them yell, “Stop trying to take me under!” The other boy yelled back, “I’m not trying to take you under. I’m trying to stay above!” Being a person who works with struggling people regularly and having been a struggling person myself, I was struck with the metaphor.
What Are Boundaries?
Boundaries permeate every aspect of our lives and relationships with others. There is a balance to helping others without enabling them to continue in dysfunction.
What is the Foundation of Your Friendship?
Our lives need to be built on the firm foundation of the word of God. This concept seeps into every part of our lives, including friendships.
Now Seeking Guest Blog Posts!
Are you a writer? Do you have a story to tell? I am currently looking for guest blog posts about personal experiences with mental health and recovery from a Christian perspective. Whether you have a message or a testimony to share, I’d like to hear it! Fill out the form below or contact Megan for more details: meganjean@jordancrossings.org
