Judith Beckman

Seeing her mother and brother suffer the devastation of mental illness gives Judith a heart of compassion for people affected by this terrible disease. She is determined to provide facts, destroy myths, and elevate this topic to the same status as other serious, complicated medical disorders which deserve respect and care.

Judith's parents raised her on a foundation of faith. She has a solid background of teaching and participation in the church. She always knew she could turn to God whenever she had a problem. She did this as a child in coping with her mother's mental illness. As she grew, practicing her faith and leaning on the Bible got her through many difficult situations.

Judith's love of psychology led her to a career in social work. She eventually found an opportunity to combine her love of Bible study with her love of psychology. She completed a Master's Degree in Biblical Counseling. This taught her how theories of mental health are backed up by biblical principles. Although she didn't know it at the time, this was preparing her to write the blog, BibleComfortforMentalHealth.com, which she is doing today in her retirement.

Judith met her future husband, Joe Beckman, at church. She had never known a man like this. His happy, lively spirit uplifted everyone he met with overflowing enthusiastic Christian love. Joe talked freely about his relationship with Jesus, whom he called His Boss. They were drawn to each other in a deep, honest way with a tenderness that united their hearts and souls. They soon fell in love and married, beginning a tumultuous journey covered with OVERPOWERING love.