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
Thinking Biblically About Narcissism
In their own eyes they flatter themselves too much to detect or hate their sin. (Psalm 36:1-2) Using the word narcissism has become all the rage—so much so that it has become a household word. In fact, we rarely heard this term ten years ago, but now there are countless articles, books, videos, and podcasts on this idea. Not only that, there is a growing number of people who feel free to casually and summarily judge and condemn other people as narcissists. So what, exactly does Continue Reading
Delivered From Fear + Anxiety
Finding Hope For Life was a direct answer to prayer. I desperately needed help to face, and work through, a seemingly hopeless dental phobia. I also had other struggles I needed help with, but this one was more immediate because I needed to begin the process of having some pretty extensive dental work done. I was quite literally paralyzed by fear at the mere thought of this, which also led to panic attacks at the thought or mention of a dentist. I was also deeply grieved because I knew that I Continue Reading
Grateful For You
Just a quick note on this Giving Tuesday, to let you know how grateful we are for you, and your partnership in the counseling and equipping ministry of Hope For Life. As always, we pray that you continue to be encouraged and equipped by everything we share through the grace and truth of God’s timeless Word. Our main ministry WEBSITE is full of helpful articles, with more always being added. And our ONLINE SHOP has books and resources in print and digital form. Of course, please let us know if Continue Reading