Today’s world constantly bombards us with information. The interconnectedness of the world through the internet (including social media) and the 24-hour news cycle bring us into contact with innumerable pieces of information and points of view. Most days, it’s hard to tell what’s true or false, opinion or fact. Some researchers call this phenomenon truth […]
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10 Scriptures to Help You Hold on to Hope in Times of Depression & Anxiety
Are you nervous? The whole world amid a pandemic. With social distancing regulations, business closings, and church cancellations affecting our daily lives, danger suddenly seems very real. Even people who aren’t normally prone to anxiety and depression can start to feel on-edge and discouraged. It’s an understandable reaction. But just because fear is a human […]
On Being Vulnerable
Have you ever confessed your sins to someone close to you? Or told them something you are ashamed of? Or admitted that you were wrong and apologized? If so, you have already practiced being vulnerable. Being vulnerable, or acting in vulnerability, means exposing the soft side of yourself that feels private. It means putting yourself […]
Thinking Well, Part I
We are thinking all the time. Even while asleep, neurons in the brain are firing nearly as much as they do during waking hours. Yet, most often, we are not consciously aware of how we think, what we are thinking, and why we think the way we do. Thinking well is critical to the success we experience in this life, both physically and spiritually. The […]
Why Don’t We Talk About Mental Health In The Church?
We understand that the indwelling of God’s Holy Spirit is designed to transform our minds to become like His. So, an obvious conclusion would be that God’s people should be the most mentally healthy people in the world. How can you struggle with anxiety when God has given you a spirit “of power and of […]
What Does It Mean to be a Mindful Christian?
When you hear the word, “Mindful”, what does it mean to you? Is it just another buzzword that people throw around willy nilly on the internet when they discuss mental health? A trend that will likely pass and be replaced by something newer and more helpful in a few months? Or perhaps it’s some woo-woo […]
You Don’t Need to Feel Alone
The Church of God Network (CGN) gains inspiration from Ephesians 4:1-6. In fact, we see it as our de facto motto: Ephesians 4:1-6 1 I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, 2 with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, 3 endeavoring to keep the […]
Welcome to the Church of God Network!
Our Mission: To help build community within the Church of God by facilitating connection, centralizing information, and sharing resources. Our Vision: A cohesive and dynamic Church of God community with frequent fellowship, open communication, and active cooperation between members and staff of the various Church of God organizations. The Church of God Network (CGN) is […]