LIVING ROOM’S OPEN DOOR As you read this, why not imagine the Jesus we believe in today as the living and breathing person he once was, joining us in our world? Could you imagine what it would be to spend time with him as he did his ministry—as one of his disciples perhaps? To truly […]
Read More...LIVING ROOM’S OPEN DOOR – Jesus was a radical in the way he treated social outcasts like prostitutes, the poor, the sick, lepers and others. He treated them in a way that was completely contrary to social conventions of the day. Christ’s love brought a sense of dignity and value to those on the margins. […]
Read More...LIVING ROOM’S OPEN DOOR The following was written by Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ: Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices […]
Read More...LIVING ROOM’S OPEN DOOR – As I’ve mentioned before, Living Room’s Open Door is founded on the unconditional love of Jesus. When I sat down to tell you about him, I felt overwhelmed. Where should I begin? I will start with what I believe: As a Christian, I believe that Jesus was a man who […]
Read More...LIVING ROOM OPEN DOOR – Have you had thoughts about facilitating a Living Room group? Perhaps you would like to share how your faith has helped you live with your mental health problems. You may have learned coping techniques that you would like to pass along so that the people in your group could learn […]
Read More...One of the most important ways in which people with mental health challenges can be supported is by hearing of the unconditional love of Jesus and of how he values them, despite the way the world might be treating them. Those for whom life is easier, could never understand that message in the same way. […]
Read More...Tulips at Keukenhof Gardens in Holland LIVING ROOM’S OPEN DOOR – All members of the Living Room Open Door faith-based peer support groups, including the facilitator, have suffered, or are suffering from mental health issues. It’s this commonality that pulls them together. Groups are not led by professionals and don’t offer clinical therapy. They don’t […]
Read More...THE OPEN DOOR – Faith in Someone greater than ourselves can bring us a sense of well-being that isn’t available elsewhere. Not with medication nor endless counselling. Faith can help us develop the following: A sense of hope A reason for living Strength to cope with hardships Confidence Relief from anxiety, stress, and fear Ability […]
Read More...INTRODUCING A NEW INTERFAITH MINISTRY Living Room’s Open Door is a faith-based peer ministry offering group support for individuals who share struggles with mental health challenges. The groups recognize the connection between spirituality and mental well-being and the two are addressed together as part of our meetings. Members of such groups have found great comfort […]
Read More...MY PERSPECTIVE – There is a large organization not far away, promising Christian churches that it will equip them to respond to people with lived experience. They teach the ins and outs of mental health and have been doing so for over ten years, offering free online courses about its various aspects. They speak with […]
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