Transformed You With Mark & Melissa Dejesus

It takes discerning to see and understand how guilt has influenced your way of living. For many, it takes learning and relearning. Today I want to break down the armor of toxic guilt. When it comes your way, what kind of influences are coming along with it to keep you in bondage to chronic guilt? […]

In my journey of navigating through seasons of anxiety and depression, I was brought back to the simple, yet powerful connection that faith, hope and love have in our lives. One day, my eyes were opened to the insight that these three powerful words can bring to your mental health. In the midst of struggles […]

For many believers, they are beginning to recognize that the influence of guilt has become toxic in their life. Toxic guilt can impact our relationship with God, ourselves and others in very unfruitful ways. It can bog down our minds with heaviness, anxiety and depression, while keeping us from being able to move forward with […]

A major aspect of my healing journey has involved learning to discern the workings of guilt and allow myself to walk free from a lifestyle entangled with toxic guilt. When you think about your spiritual journey, has anyone ever taught you how to discern what guilt means and how to work through it? Do you […]

Every single one of us were created and designed to live in the power of God’s love for us, for it is His love that paves the way for our thoughts, emotions and relationships to experience greater health. It is my fundamental conviction that all mental health begins with learning to experience the power of […]

As you navigate your mental health journey, what are the important biblical building blocks that we can stand on to heal, grow and overcome? In this Sunday night live, Mark will take us on a series where he cover the important precepts we need to build to strengthen and empower our mental health. I also […]

Gaslighting is a form of manipulative abuse, in which a person causes you to doubt your memory of experiences and past events as well as your perception, which can lead to doubt of reality and questioning of your own sanity. It is also used as a way to manipulate you into seeing a toxic and […] The post Healing from Gaslighting first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

The influence of narcissism partners with a mindset of grandiosity, an extreme pattern of a self-importance or “specialness” that often leads to exaggerated boasting about accomplishments, status and image.  As we all learn to heal and grow, God will lead us to see His greatness at work within us. We have areas of low thinking […] The post Overcoming Grandiosity from a Narcissist Relationship first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

Of the toxic ingredients that make up a narcissist, one of them is the pattern where they make everything in life about themselves. They direct conversations and attention to themselves in all things. It goes beyond selfishness, which we all have battles with and even self-centeredness. Narcissism is even more intense than that. They have […] The post Healing from a Narcissist When It is All About Them first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

In a series on healing from a relationship with a narcissist, I want to bring out what healing from the main narcissistic traits looks like. I first want to bring out the lack of empathy. How does that impact your mental and emotional health? How do you begin healing when you have been bombarded by […] The post Healing from a Narcissist’s Lack of Empathy Towards You first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

The most challenging relationship in our mental health healing journey is with ourselves. While many of us can talk about our struggle in relating and connecting to God in fruitful ways, while also struggling in relationship to others, the biggest trouble most people have is in how they relate to themselves. Most people do not […] The post The Most Challenging Relationship in the Mental Health Journey first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

How do you handle a rough day, a bad week or even a rough season in life? While the storms of life hit everyone in various ways, how can we effectively help our mental health in the midst of it? It’s hard enough to deal with day to day mental health struggles, but what about […] The post Strengthening Your Mental Health in the Midst of Storms first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

In the Old Testament Scriptures on wisdom, the Bible brings out the toxic influence of narcissism within the profile of a SCORNER. Within the description of the scorner, you see the narcissistic traits manifesting. They leave a trail of strife, confusion and broken relationships behind them. It is important that we discern when we are […] The post Have You Been Slimed by a SCORNER? first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

One of the common things that can happen for many when they hear about the toxic influence of narcissism is they ask themselves, “Am I a narcissist?” Many obsessive compulsives will hear the traits and start to panic, thinking they are narcissistic and spiral into catastrophic thinking. But it can be helpful to look at […] The post 4 Signs You Are NOT a Narcissist first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

One important step in healing from a relationship with a narcissist is accepting they will not change. This helps us to let go of the dysfunctional ways we learned to relate and cope. But for many Christians, this can bump up against some of our spiritual perspectives that have become distorted. In this broadcast, I […] The post Why is it Hard for Christians to Accept that Narcissists Will Not Change? first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

The journey towards healing from a narcissistic relationship can be a daunting and challenging experience for anyone. However, for Christians, the pain and trauma experienced in such relationships can be compounded by certain ways we process the Bible, love and relationships in dysfunctional and distorted ways. Narcissism is an issue that many area needing to […] The post How Christians Can Heal from a Narcissist Relationship first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

What does the Bible have to say about narcissism? There is so much talk about narcissists in psychology, but is it actually something the Bible mentions? If so, how can we discern its work in our upbringing, our relationships, churches and communities? In this broadcast, I will address what narcissism is and how to pick […] The post The Christian, the Bible and Narcissism first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

What does it look like for a believer to walk a journey that is mentally, emotionally and relationally healthy within the context of the workplace? With all the complications that can arise, how do you navigate your mental health healing and growth journey, while at the same time, working in an environment that isn’t that […] The post The Christian Mental Health and the Workplace first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

It is a joy to introduce you to a good friend of mine, Matt Tommey, an author, artist and mentor to thousands of thriving artists who have been equipped to know who they are, develop their artistic craft and walk in meaningful purpose. I have been personally blessed by the faith and learning that Matt […] The post Healing & Freedom to the Heart of an Artist: My Interview with Matt Tommey first appeared on Mark DeJesus.

There has been an increased awareness of the importance of mental health, both in the Christian community and in society as a whole. As Christians, there can seem to be an added dimension to our struggles, which is the desire to hear from God. Many people who struggle with mental health find it difficult to […] The post Mental Health and Hearing from God first appeared on Mark DeJesus.