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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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Numbers Don’t Lie: Mental Illness in America
Mental Illness in America, 2013 Mental disorders are common in the United States and internationally. An estimated 26.2 percent of Americans ages 18 and older — about one in four adults — suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder in a … Continue reading
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Kings in Chains
“He who masters his passions is a king even if he is in chains. He who is ruled by his passions is a slave even while sitting on a throne” -Richard Wurmbrand Sometimes, I absolutely need a spiritual ‘wake-up call.’ The … Continue reading
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The Meat Grinder
I wrote this post some time ag0. I’ve been reasonably stable, but I’m certain that putting it up now maybe timely for some. I’m in a better frame of mind the last 3 months. In May 2011, this is what … Continue reading
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Ten Tips in Taming Your Depression
1. Do not expect too much from yourself too soon, as this will only accentuate feelings of failure. Avoid setting difficult goals or taking on ambitious new responsibilities until you’ve solidly begun a structured treatment process. 2. Break large tasks … Continue reading
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The Story of Kyrie Eleison and My Mental Breakdown
Ten years ago, I somehow connected with this song. I was terribly manic and I had found my way somehow from Alaska to Cambridge, England. It was there I wandered the streets talking to myself, lost and disoriented. I had … Continue reading →