Lisa @ Authentic Truths

Author: Lisa @ Authentic Truths

An inspirational and faithful writer and speaker, Lisa is filled with bold strength that empowers others into their victory through Jesus Christ. Sharing words from her heart that inspire, motivate, and educate her listeners, Lisa will stir the spirit and remind each listener who they are in Christ Jesus. Through faith, she courageously shares her trials in suffering and shame through childhood abuse and family addiction to teach of God's unfailing love for the broken, beaten, or tired. Using personal reflections and stories, she hopes to encourage all to embrace their freedom as Christians, release the noose, break the barriers, and live to the full potential of God's fantastic plan for each life.

January 10, 2020

Authentic Truths- What is this page about?

Why do I write and speak on the topic of mental health, namely bipolar disorder?

January 8, 2020January 19, 2026

Mental Health ~ The Devil Does NOT Live Here

I follow a few social media style support networks for Christians with depression, and it baffles me that in 2020 we still hear the misguided answer that the devil is living in us through this mental illness. Allow me to correct this with calm words on a screen, as in person, it may get heated.

January 6, 2020January 19, 2026

Mental Health ~ The Journal #63, Arise

This is the seesaw of bipolar, the ups and downs of a bipolar mind. We fight to carry on. Some days consist of fighting deep, dark thoughts. Other days, our strength lead the way through chaos..

January 2, 2020January 19, 2026

Mental Health ~ The Journal #62 “Was I in December?”

Sitting at work like, "Was I even here in December. When did the sun come back? What just happened to 2019, was I even in it?"

December 29, 2019January 19, 2026

Mental Health ~ The Journal #61, The Fighter in Me

From far away, things look regular and routine. However, up close, you see the jagged edges and broken pieces of a shattered soul. When I step into myself, I face a stranger.

December 28, 2019December 28, 2019

Poetry -Broken Ties

Who wins when all is lost?

December 23, 2019January 19, 2026

Mental Health ~ The Journal #60, A Real Look at Bipolar

The world's vision of bipolar or other mental illnesses, is narrow and incomplete. My prayer is that one day the stigma will evaporate and truth will prevail.

December 21, 2019January 19, 2026

Mental Health ~ The Journal #59, Dying Inside.

Tonight I remember Amy Bleuel, founder of Project Semicolon. She was the voice for many. Her encouragement and dedication to the fight against suicide was empowering.

She grew tired and lost her battle. On this night, I get it.