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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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Paranoia for Beginners
No Escape A person who is paranoid has fears, such as being watched, harmed or poisoned. He or she does not trust others and is suspicious that others are “out to get” him or her. It is normal to wonder … Continue reading
Posted in believer, bipolar disorder, delusions, fear, medications, mental illness, outside source, paranoia, Serving Mentally Ill Christians, symptoms, talk therapy, understanding, Very helpful
Tagged bipolar disorder, counseling, delusions, medications, mental disorder, mental health, mental illness, paranoia, Paranoid personality disorder, schizophrenia
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A Failure to Understand
Excerpt from A Firm Place to Stand BY MARJA BERGEN I’m disappointed when friends and family who know me well say things that reveal a gross misunderstanding of depression and how it affects those of us who suffer from it. … Continue reading
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Tagged afflictions, bipolar, bipolar disorder, counseling, disorders, faith, Major depressive disorder, mental disorder, mental illness, testing, understanding
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Without a Wound?
(Revised and Edited) The subject of “the pool at Bethesda” alludes to the following excerpt from the Thorton Wilder play, “The Angel that Troubled the Waters”.The play is based on the biblical verses of John 5:1-4, but it changes the … Continue reading
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Tagged afflictions, angels, Bethesda, Brennan Manning, brokenness, depression, discipleship, healing, humility, Jesu, mental disorder, Physician, Pool of Bethesda, trials, understanding
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Cracked Discipleship
“Ring the bells that still can ring Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” –Leonard Cohen, Anthem “A crack in everything.” As a broken person I appreciate hearing the wisdom of … Continue reading
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Bringing Down Our Goliath
Many things seem to have risen up to block us. If we listen closely, we will find ourselves mixed up into this dark and evil confusion. What we have to face is scary. It shakes down to our sandals. We face the ultimate … Continue reading →