Is your spiritual life causing more anxiety than peace? In this four part series, Mark sits down with podcaster and researcher Holly Pivec to discuss the connection between false teaching and common struggles like anxiety and depression. In Holly's words: I'm with biblical counselor and author Mark Baker to expose the overlooked link between false teachings—specifically within the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR)—and mental health struggles like depression and chronic guilt. If you’ve ever Continue Reading
Meditation Or Mysticism?
MEDITATION: A SOURCE OF TRUE BLESSING OR GREAT HARM? Few things are more popular today than meditation. A recent study revealed that in just four short years there was a 2,900% increase in the number of people who meditate. There are now thousands of meditation apps—and even more articles and videos on the subject. Which brings up a pivotal question: hundreds of millions of people are meditating, but is that a good thing? It all depends on what kind of meditation is being practiced. Mark's Continue Reading
Give The Gift Of Hope
A Priceless Gift of Hope We absolutely love to see how God gives strength, encouragement, and HOPE through the biblical counseling and equipping ministry of Hope For Life. Here’s a few heartfelt notes we’ve received recently from people who have been greatly impacted by the ministry … Thank you so much for helping me. You have been such a blessing to us. Thank you so much for your biblical based guidance. Thank you for your amazing support. Thank you for continued & Continue Reading
Re-Minded: How To Renew Your Mind, Quiet Your Soul, and Transform Your Life
I once heard a Christian counselor make this statement: “Ninety percent of counseling would not need to take place if everyone lived by this one verse: He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again” (2 Cor 5:15). While I might differ with the percentage, I love where he was going with this. There are numerous compelling and encouraging truths that can be drawn from this one verse. Always remember, rejoice in, and be Continue Reading