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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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Being Built Up in Christ

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Elahe Hessamfar

The one who says he abides in Him ought himself to walk  in the same manner as He walked.  1 John 2:6 As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and ... [Continue Reading]

Category: Devotional Tagged: Faith, In Christ, Life, Sanctification, transformation

To be Considered “Worthy of the Kingdom of God”

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Elahe Hessamfar

Therefore, we ourselves speak proudly of you among the churches of God for your perseverance and faith in the midst of all your persecutions and afflictions which you endure. This is a plain indication of God’s righteous judgment so that you will be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ... [Continue Reading]

Category: Devotional Tagged: 2 Thessalonians, Faith, Grace, image of Christ, Kingdom of God, perseverance, Providence, righteousness, salvation, Sanctification, sin, Suffering

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

The Sanctifying Discipline of the Lord

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Elahe Hessamfar

Stripes that wound scour away evil, and strokes reach the innermost parts. (Proverbs 20:30) We all wonder what the purpose of evil might be, especially when it afflicts us. Why would a loving and powerful God allow evil to continue on earth? Why is there so much suffering for those who love God and ... [Continue Reading]

Category: Devotional Tagged: Acts, Discipline, Evil, flesh, Hebrews, humility, idols, Isaiah, James, Jonah, Joy, Obedience, Pain, Philippians, Promises, Proverbs, purpose, Sanctification, Sovereignty of God, stripes, Suffering, surrender, trials

What Spirit Dwells in You?

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Elahe Hessamfar

The spirit of man is the lamp of the Lord, Searching all the innermost parts of his being. Proverbs 20:27 It is the spirit of man that is the source of life and the point of connection with the Divine. It is the spirit of man that is the innermost part of his being; as his spirit is, so is he. How ... [Continue Reading]

Category: Devotional Tagged: 2 Corinthians, Enemy, Fruit, Galatians, Grace, Healing, Holiness, Holy Spirit, Proverbs, Renewed, restoration, Sanctification, Spirit

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