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Pastor Bryan Lowe
I truly love Jesus, who saved me from destruction. I am His, completely and totally. I have deep issues, but these only enhance His love for me.
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Category Archives: conflict
Wait for the Finals
I have gained much from reading Spurgeon over the years. I read this this morning, and I could hear the Holy Spirit speaking into my soul. I need more of this” peaceful perseverance” working in me. From Charles Spurgeon’s “Faith’s Checkbook” Wait … Continue reading
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Tagged afflictions, Charles Spurgeon, Christ, christian, discipleship, God, Hallelujah, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, promises, testing, trials, understanding, wisdom
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A Declared Trust
I once scorned ev’ry fearful thought of death. When it was but the end of pulse and breath, But now my eyes have seen that past the pain There is a world that’s waiting to be claimed. Earthmaker, Holy, let … Continue reading
Posted in believer, Bible promises, comfort, compassion, conflict, death, despair, discernment, encouragement, eternal life, faith, fear of death, following Jesus, glory of God, grace, heaven, hope, outside source, poetry, Serving Mentally Ill Christians, understanding
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I’m a Steamroller
“And the tongue is a flame of fire. It is a whole world of wickedness, corrupting your entire body. It can set your whole life on fire, for it is set on fire by hell itself.” James 3:6, NLT I … Continue reading
Posted in believer, conflict, devotional, difficulties, discipleship, following Jesus, forgiveness, forgiving sin, Jesus Christ, kindness, personal comments, rashness, self-centered, self-deception, Serving Mentally Ill Christians, spiritual lessons, understanding, Very helpful, will of God
Tagged bipolar disorder, christian, delusions, discipleship, evil, faith, gentleness, God, humility, kindness, leadership, love, pastor, personal comments, Steamroller, theology, understanding, wisdom
How Does Your Church See Mental Illness?
by Ken Camp, Associated Baptist Press — Living with depression — or any other form of mental illness — is like viewing life “through a glass darkly,” according to Jessy Grondin, a student in Vanderbilt University’s Divinity School. “It distorts … Continue reading
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The Curious Case of Being Job
One of the most intriguing patriarchs in the Bible is Job. Tempted and accused, ignored and maligned– he maintained a faith in God’s goodness when hell wanted to destroy him. His goodness should not be diminished. “In the land of Uz there … Continue reading →