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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 Love of God and His Fatherly Discipline

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Elahe Hessamfar

  Behold, the days are coming,” declares the Lord, “that I will punish all who are circumcised and yet uncircumcised. (Jeremiah 9:25)   By being circumcised, men declared that they belong to Yahweh. They were people chosen by God for Himself, that they may bring praise, renown, honor, ... [Continue Reading]

Category: Devotional Tagged: Circumcision, God's discipline, God's love, Jeremiah, Sanctification, Suffering

Why Does a Loving God Send His People to Exile?

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Elahe Hessamfar

You too have done evil, even more than your forefathers; for behold, you are each one walking according to the stubbornness of his own evil heart, without listening to Me. So I will hurl you out of this land into the land which you have not known, neither you nor your fathers; and there you will ... [Continue Reading]

Category: Devotional Tagged: Exile, Jeremiah, Luke, rebellious, Sovereignty of God, Suffering

Why Do We Remember God only When We Are Down?

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Elahe Hessamfar

…. For they have turned their back to Me, and not their face; but in the time of their trouble they will say, ‘Arise and save us.’  “But where are your gods which you made for yourself? Let them arise, if they can save you in the time of your trouble… Jeremiah 2:27-28 Most of us Christians take our ... [Continue Reading]

Category: Devotional Tagged: Christ, Grace, Help, Helplessness, Jeremiah, Joy, Love, Sovereignty of God, Suffering, Treasure

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

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