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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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Do Not Trust in Riches and Worldly Goods

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Elahe Hessamfar

Because you say, “I am rich, and have become wealthy, and have need of nothing,” and you do not know that you are wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked, 18 I advise you to buy from Me gold refined by fire so that you may become rich, and white garments so that you may clothe yourself, ... [Continue Reading]

Category: Devotional Tagged: apostasy, idolatry, Laodicea, Pride, self-sufficiency, Suffering

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

Strength in the Midst of Weakness

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Elahe Hessamfar

If I have to boast, I will boast of what pertains to my weakness. (2 Cor.11:30) This world teaches us that it is the strong, the beautiful, the powerful, the wealthy, and the influential that rule. They are the ones who receive the honor, the respect and the rewards of this world. Most of us grow ... [Continue Reading]

Category: Devotional Tagged: 2 Cor.11:29-30, Apostle Paul, Christ, Christianity, Grace, Knowing God, Strength in weakness, 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

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

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

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