Author: Pastor Bryan Lowe
A repentant rascal with definite issues, but who is seeking to be authentic in his faith to Jesus Christ. An avid reader and a hopeful writer. Husband and father. A pastor and Bible teacher. A brain tumor survivor. Diagnosed with clinical depression, and now disabled. Enjoys life, such as it is, in Alask.a (Actually I have it pretty good.) View all posts by Pastor Bryan Lowe
Broken Believers 
I’ve struggled with this being a recovered alcoholic. Does the Lord want me to use medications for my anxiety/depresssion or does He want me to trust Him to overcome my anxiety/depression as He relieved me of the bondage of alcoholism? It seems when I take my Paxil life’s rough edges go away but did God want me to undergo those rough patches? Would we have the beautiful paintings of Van Gogh if he were on Zoloft? Then on the other hand, I believe God put these men & women of understanding into the world to design the drugs. But just with anything good God gives us man seems to abuse it. Is this the case with medications? I don’t know.
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You have made some interesting observations. What is your primary focus, sobriety or stability? Over the years I have had several binges, but they seem to be launched by my psych issues. The Van Gogh thought is an excellent one. I’m extremely glad he painted as he did, but perhaps if he was being treated with Zoloft he would’ve painted longer? IDK.
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smiling! Thanks, Pastor B. Good theory!
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