Marja Bergen

author, mental health advocate, follower of Christ

Month: April 2025

Creative passion

Creative passion, or creative juices as it’s often referred to, is much like real juice. Sweet and flavorful. It quenches our thirst to make beautiful things—things that would not exist if it weren’t for us being here. I’ve often thought of how God must have felt when he created the earth. When he created us. […]

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When the Hungry are Fed

Elderly Rohingya slicing a fish for his meal. (Photo by Arfat Khan) FEEDING THE WORLD’S HUNGRY – I’ve been talking a lot about hunger lately in the emails to my list—the physical hunger of the Rohingyas and the hunger of Afghani girls to learn. We’ve also talked about the deep desire of individuals who want […]

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Like children at his feet

HE CAME FOR ALL You may see me repeating mailings from the past. Please bear with me and join with me in praying for those who are seeing them for the first time. Pray that they will be well fed spiritually – no matter who their higher power might be. For some, like many of […]

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The world remains silent

A painting and poem from Ro Niyamot Ullah, a person from Myanmar living in a refugee camp in Bangladesh. NO WINGS, ONLY WAR The world remains silent, watching without stopping it. Some even support the weapons that Israel uses to kill children, old men, women, and even reporters. The world should protect the innocent, but […]

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Rohingya refugees from Myanmar

PRAYER NEEDED Thanks to my frequent readings of posts on LinkedIn, I continue learning a lot about what is happening in the world, trying to send words of encouragement, and developing friendships in many different parts of the world. There is one person I’ve been talking to who I would like to spend more time […]

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Spiritual mental health peer groups

HOW DO THEY HELP? Religious faith is vitally important to people experiencing emotional and mental struggles. Although medication and professional counseling are helpful, Living Room addressed the spiritual aspects of member’s needs. The new Open Door groups for people of all faith traditions will do the same. I have practiced such spiritual mental health support […]

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