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In the Fellowship of His Suffering: A Theological Interpretation of Mental Illness – A Focus on ”Schizophrenia”

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These are my reflections on those Scriptures that God has used to comfort me as I have travelled through the "valleys of Shadow of death." I am hoping that they will comfort those fellow-travelers who are going through the wilderness of life. At times, I will also write blogs relevant to mental illness, particularly as it relates to issues of faith, theology and community. All Scriptures used here will be from New American Standard Bible, unless otherwise specified.
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The Passing Vanities of Life

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Elahe Hessamfar

And now, Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in You. Deliver me from all my transgressions; Make me not the reproach of the foolish. I have become mute, I do not open my mouth, Because it is You who have done it. Remove Your plague from me; Because of the opposition of Your hand I am perishing. ... [Continue Reading]

Category: Devotional Tagged: Christianity, Darkness, Depression, Faith, God, King David, Psalm 39, Vanity, wisdom

God Long Ago Had Plans for You

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Elahe Hessamfar

Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I have appointed you a prophet to the nations. (Jeremiah 1:5) Oh what a comfort this verse from Jeremiah gives me! And I am hoping that it does the same for you! Anytime we wonder why things happen the way they ... [Continue Reading]

Category: Devotional Tagged: Darkness, Despair, Hope, Jeremiah, old testament, predestination, Psalms, purpose, Sovereignty of God, Suffering, vindication, Why

No Regrets

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Elahe Hessamfar

Do not say, “Why is it that the former days were better than these?” For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. Eccl.7:10 We all have the habit of looking back to our pasts. At times, we glorify the past beyond what it deserves. Our childhood reminds us of the age of innocence and ... [Continue Reading]

Category: Devotional Tagged: 1 Thessalonians, Darkness, Ecclesiastes, Light, Looking Back, No Regret, Philippians, Regret, Sovereignty of God, Trouble, wisdom

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