One of the strangest and intriguing aspects of religions is the role ascribed to the devil. In my book Blessed are the Crazy I talk about how some Christians view mental illness as a curse from the devil. In this mindset, a person who struggles with depression must have danced with the devil. Only aContinue reading “Mental Illness and the Devil”
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To Speak or Not to Speak?
The trouble with breaking the silence is that it’s likely that something will get broken in the process. Hopefully the thing that gets broken is not relationships, but the silence surrounding shameful topics. And part of what give something shameful the power over us is that we keep it secret. My goal in being partContinue reading “To Speak or Not to Speak?”
Blessed are the Crazy: Part Three
I love how the book cover turned out! Simple everyday items that can be found in many homes: shoes, a family bible, and bottles of prescription pills all inside a box. Each of these symbols come to life in the book. Sometimes we want to keep a lid on the box, covering up what’s inside.Continue reading “Blessed are the Crazy: Part Three”
Rev. Dr. Sarah Griffith Lund 