Monthly Archives: September 2011

The Corrosiveness of Social Anxiety

Posted on September 30, 2011 by

“In any social situation, I felt fear. I would be anxious before I even left the house, and it would escalate as I got closer to a college class, a party, or whatever. I would feel sick in my stomach-it … Continue reading →

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English Pigeons, and Other Scintillating Mysteries

Posted on September 29, 2011 by

In April 2002, I sitting in this cavernous waiting room at King’s Cross in London, England.  I was waiting for a bus to Cambridge, UK.  I sat all alone, and stared at the tiled floor at my feet.  The doctors … Continue reading →

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Why Are You Still Outside?

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

There are so many that are outside our walls.  Those blinded and confused by the Church and the gospel. People are for the most part not this blatant or obvious in their pain.  But it is what they are asking … Continue reading →

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“You Don’t Bring Me Flowers, Anymore”

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

 Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth—       For your love is better than wine.        3 Because of the fragrance of your good ointments,       Your name is ointment poured forth;       Therefore the virgins love you.       4 Draw … Continue reading →

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Discovering an Intense ‘Agape’

Posted on September 26, 2011 by

by Bryan Lowe “Accepting the reality of our broken, flawed lives is the beginning of spirituality not because the spiritual life will remove our flaws but because we let go of seeking perfection and, instead, seek God, the one who … Continue reading →

Posted in believer, brokenness, discernment, discipleship, God, grace, Jesus Christ, love, mental illness, Mike Yaconelli, personal comments, Serving Mentally Ill Christians, spiritual lessons, trust, understanding, wisdom | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments