Comments for Broken Believers

Comment on Ministry & the Mentally Ill by Andries

Andries — Sat, 26 May 2012 19:28:37 +0000

Thanks for your reply pastor Bryan, I appreciate it. I went for so many deliverance prayers and inner healing courses and was so disappointed when none really helped me.

Like I said I sometimes struggle with my faith, but I know even though I’m struggling God is still a good God and will use anyone (even psychiatrists and therapists who are not Christians) in my process of getting better.

Thanks again and keep up the good work supporting those with mental illness who might think society and the church has given up on them. Even now, at our lowest point God is willing and able to bring breakthrough in our lives (Sometimes it’s just very difficult to ride out those storms that come our way!)

God bless.

Andries (South Africa)

Andries

Comment on Ministry & the Mentally Ill by Pastor Bryan Lowe

Pastor Bryan Lowe — Fri, 25 May 2012 04:08:57 +0000

Dear One,
I can totally relate. You seem to have several issues going on at once. This is really hard. Give time for the meds to work. It took me 2 months before they went to work. Also, not being able to forgive yourself can be a lingering handicap. I know this as well. PA are pretty ugly as well. Expect the meds to work though, and to help you ease up. Find your own way to worship. This will keep you in a good place.

About the meds, you mentioned side effects. Most of the time, these will start to settle down. It’s like a ‘muddy creek,’ over time it will start running clearer as things start to settle.

Because you’re on meds, I assume that you are seeing either a psych doc your GP. If things heat up, you may consider a therapist. But wait and see. The next two months could be rough. A good pastor/elder is worth his/her weight in fine gold. A loving church is a big advantage as well. But granted, these relationships take a lot of time to build. But little steps are much better than no steps.

I’m here.

ybic, Bryan

Comment on God’s Strange University by Pastor Bryan Lowe

Pastor Bryan Lowe — Thu, 24 May 2012 06:17:59 +0000

I think that I agree. I suppose I am writing from what I understand, the academic and not the vocational. Both work quite well.

Comment on God’s Strange University by Vessel of God

Vessel of God — Tue, 22 May 2012 09:11:52 +0000

This is such a beautiful description of what life does seem to be like, learning to speak the language as you say, visiting the school counsellor when things get tough, sitting the tests and exams and making friends along the way. When I think about ‘university life’ it is a time when most people remember it as one of the best times of their lives, there is a sense of being cocooned away from the harshness of reality a time of preparation. I think that although our ‘faith walk’ can be seen in such a way, I do think it is more of an apprenticeship as it seems much more vocational than academic. What do you think?

Comment on Sunday Funnies: The Gift of Caffeine by kathleencaron

kathleencaron — Mon, 14 May 2012 01:36:44 +0000

Abraham Lincoln said “If this is tea, bring me coffee. If this is coffee, bring me tea.” I’ve always thought he must have been a really funny man.

Comment on Ministry & the Mentally Ill by Joseph Moore

Joseph Moore — Sat, 12 May 2012 00:28:41 +0000

For sure, patience and acceptance is key. I’m not on any meds, but I am seeing a therapist and a pastor which helps me cope with everything. I don’t quite understand my life right now. It seems like all confusion, but I just keep holding on for the ride.

Comment on My Imagination Isn’t Enough by Linda Kruschke

Linda Kruschke — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:22:19 +0000

Bryan, I don’t know how I survived before I had a connection with God, and I don’t ever want to be without it. It is not imaginary, but it does require some imagination to comprehend that He has so much more in store for us than what we see with our eyes and hear with our ears. I think imagination is the oft-forgotten sixth sense. We should never discount what it reveals to us about the truth and the world around us. Peace, Linda