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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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When Joy Brings You Strength
“And instead of the deadly silence the whole place rang with the sound of happy roarings, brayings, yelpings, barkings, squealings, cooings, neighings, stampings, shouts, hurrahs, songs and laughter.” C.S. Lewis, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, [This was when Aslan visits … Continue reading
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When It is Far Too Dark
Practical Thinking: When the Darkness Overwhelms Depression has been called the “common cold” of mental disorders, and one source estimates that it disrupts the lives of 30 to 40 million Americans. For many, a “cold” isn’t even close to describing … Continue reading
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Bipolar Disorder– Understanding the Basics
If you have bipolar disorder, you may recognize many of the symptoms below. Not everyone has exactly the same symptoms. Talk with your healthcare provider about your symptoms at each visit. Feeling sad or blue, or “down in the … Continue reading
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About Barnacles and Masks
‘THIS PEOPLE HONORS ME WITH THEIR LIPS , BUT THEIR HEART IS FAR AWAY FROM ME .” Matthew 15:8, NASB “Of all bad men, religious bad men are the worst.” C.S. Lewis This singular verse is set in a series of … Continue reading
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My Pretend Jesus
Question. Is the real you, touching the “real Jesus?” For some time now, I am asking myself this simple question. I’ve had some convicting moments as I swirled this question around in my heart. There is no condemnation in this; … Continue reading →