tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28841895868242374812024-03-13T07:02:35.932-07:00sbloemreflectionsRev. Steve Bloem, B.A.M.M. Studied at Marywood Graduate School of SocialWorkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10223573626443609249noreply@blogger.comBlogger633125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884189586824237481.post-52911162804209168252019-04-01T21:41:00.001-07:002019-04-01T21:41:11.577-07:00sbloemreflections google is disbanding all its bloggers material<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Oc<span style="font-family: inherit;">casional feelings of sadness or depression are experienced by most people at some point <a href="https://www.rxlist.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=3950" rel="dict" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-color: transparent; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position-x: 0%; background-position-y: 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; color: #0072bc; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; text-shadow: none;">in</a> life. Feeling sad is a normal human response to difficult situations such as loss of a loved one, financial troubles, or problems at home. These feeling usually last for a few days. However, when these feelings turn into intense sadness, or a person feels helpless, worthless, and hopeless, and last for weeks or longer, it could be due to <a href="https://www.rxlist.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=11123" rel="dict" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-color: transparent; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position-x: 0%; background-position-y: 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; color: #0072bc; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; text-shadow: none;">clinical depression</a>. Depression is a common but serious <a href="https://www.rxlist.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=42992" rel="dt" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-color: transparent; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position-x: 0%; background-position-y: 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; color: #0072bc; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; text-shadow: none;">mental illness</a> that affects millions of Americans. The symptoms of depression interfere with daily life and cause significant <a href="https://www.rxlist.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=4723" rel="dict" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-color: transparent; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position-x: 0%; background-position-y: 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; color: #0072bc; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; text-shadow: none;">pain</a> to the <a href="https://www.rxlist.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=39154" rel="dict" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-color: transparent; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position-x: 0%; background-position-y: 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; color: #0072bc; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; text-shadow: none;">patient</a> and their loved ones. Although with proper treatment even severe symptoms of depression can get better, many people never seek treatment due to the societal stigma associated with mental illnesses. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Common symptoms of depression include the following: </span></div>
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<li style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-color: transparent; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position-x: 0%; background-position-y: 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; color: #333333; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 10px; text-shadow: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Thoughts of <a href="https://www.rxlist.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=33438" rel="dict" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-color: transparent; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position-x: 0%; background-position-y: 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; color: #0072bc; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; text-shadow: none;">death</a> or <a href="https://www.rxlist.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=24337" rel="dict" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-color: transparent; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position-x: 0%; background-position-y: 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; color: #0072bc; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; text-shadow: none;">suicide</a>; <a href="https://www.rxlist.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=32773" rel="dict" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-color: transparent; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position-x: 0%; background-position-y: 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; color: #0072bc; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; text-shadow: none;">suicidal</a> attempts</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; display: inline; float: none; font-size: 17px; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">There is often great nearness between God and his people; and when he stands afar off from them in their apprehensions, it is when he withdraws his gracious presence from them, and defers help and assistance to them, and does not immediately and directly come and visit them: this they cannot bear, they complain; they wonder that, seeing they are the objects of his love, this should be his manner of conduct towards them; they expostulate with him, and inquire for what end and upon what account he should so use them, and most earnestly desire that he would haste and come unto them and help them; see </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-size: 17px; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">( <a href="http://www.biblestudytools.com/psalms/22-1.html" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-color: transparent; background-image: none; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; box-sizing: border-box; outline: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" url="/psalms/22-1.html">Ps<span style="color: black;">alms 22:1</span></a><span style="color: black;"> <a href="http://www.biblestudytools.com/psalms/22-11.html" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-color: transparent; background-image: none; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; box-sizing: border-box; outline: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" url="/psalms/22-11.html">Psalms 22:11</a> <a href="http://www.biblestudytools.com/psalms/22-18.html" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-color: transparent; background-image: none; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; box-sizing: border-box; outline: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" url="/psalms/22-18.html">Psalms 22:18<span style="color: #b00000;">)</span></a></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;"><b>W<i style="box-sizing: border-box; font-style: normal;">hy] hidest thou [thyself] in times of trouble</i></b></span><span style="color: #b00000;">?</span></span></span><br />
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<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><b></b><span style="color: blue;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: #cc0000;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">See </span></span><div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; display: inline; float: none; font-size: 17px; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">W</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; display: inline; float: none; font-size: 17px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">hen God seems to take no notice of his people, he does not look upon them, but turns a deaf ear to them, He is said to hide his face, his eyes and ears, from them: and this is sometimes the case of the best of saints, as it has been of Job, David, Heman, and others; and though this is done in a sovereign way by God, who comes and goes when he pleases; </span></span></div>
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Rev. Steve Bloem, B.A.M.M. Studied at Marywood Graduate School of SocialWorkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10223573626443609249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884189586824237481.post-58059113156875966362019-03-21T16:44:00.001-07:002019-03-21T16:44:05.837-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Tahoma,Helvetica,FreeSans,sans-serif;">A good number of years ago, I received a letter from a young woman who wrote about needing
help with her Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and her Major Depression. Recurrent. </span></blockquote>
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She said <span style="font-family: Arial,Tahoma,Helvetica,FreeSans,sans-serif;">“You talk about
Hell; I had OCD in high school and did not know it. I had never heard of
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and the form I had wasn’t the textbook
type. It took the form of scrupulosity where I obsessed about how self-absorbed
and sinful and evil I was. I was a Christian but not a strong one. My pastor
even came out and met with my parents and me, but he did not recognize that I
had an illness and he was totally out of his element.He absolved me through
confession and talked a little but it did not help. That’s why I really think
that church professionals need to be aware of mental illness and trained in how
to help people who have it. I could have
found relief and avoid years of suffering if my pastor was familiar with mental
illness. God bless him; he was a wonderful pastor, but he couldn’t meet my
needs because he hadn’t been equipped for it. That’s why I think what you are
doing is important. Well, thanks for the encouragement. "</span></blockquote>
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finding the right medicine for depression because I have been trying to “change
my own brain chemistry.”And it is just too big of a boulder to push on my
own. Trying to change biological
depression, is like trying to empty and sand box with tweezers. What do you
think about Lexipro? It has cured my OCD but left me with depression, and no
other antidepressant has helped me with OCD. So I need something for
depression. Speaking of which, the sun is out and I better get outdoors.” Anon.</span></blockquote>
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Here is a review from a pastor who has read the book<br />
which will be coming out soon. It too is published by Kregel Publication, Grand Rapids, MI. I applaud Steve’s courage and professionalism in coming forward with this much needed book. The church is made up of everyday, real people and mental illness is a real problem that cannot be swept under the rug. As God gave us doctors to help us with heart attacks, back surgeries, and diabetes, he also gave us doctors to help us with mental illness. Of course God can heal somebody immediately of any disease or illness, but oftentimes he uses doctors, medicine, and other tools to help. In that regard, I believe Steve’s book is a godsend. It gives pastors the knowledge, information, and tools they need to successfully and confidently address this critical issue with those they oversee. God bless you Steve for having the courage to come out of the darkness and shine a light on your own experience so that others may be helped, healed, blessed, and God glorified throughout. Steve Bloem delivers the information in a way that will help pastors and impact<br />
the kingdom of God today and in the ages to come. God has used Steve’s personal journey mightily to help him understand the tragedy,effects, trauma, solutions, and answers for dealing with mental illness. This book is a<br />
must read for every pastor and I believe should be taught as a course in every seminary.”<br />
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Jack Alan Levine,Executive Pastor,<br />
Purpose ChurchOrlando, Florida<br />
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<span style="color: #002006; font-family: "georgia" , serif; margin: 0px;"><u>I</u>am </span><span style="margin: 0px;">he Co founder of a 501(c) (3) nonprofit agency in the United States, which ministers to those, who have mental illness and extreme trials.</span><br />
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Counseling - I am an expert on counseling those who have mental illness, spiritual depression, and many other problems with those of mind and mood.</div>
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; margin: 0px;">Depression is</span></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; margin: 0px;"> still stigmatized.
It was more so in 1985, when Steve first became frighteningly ill. The stigma
was worse because we lived in the world of conservative Christians. We had
nowhere to turn in our confusion, for the help from Christian brothers and
sisters came in the way of opinions as to what Steve’s “real problem” might be.
Suggestions ranged from bad water to demon possession. <br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; margin: 0px;">I was just deathly afraid that my husband would never recover,
that he might shuffle around an institution wearing pajamas for the rest of his
life. I had just turned thirty; he was twenty-nine, and life as we knew seemed
to have ended.<br />
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<b>Depression Misunderstood</b><br />
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As a child, Steve had no symptoms of depression. He was not the type who fought
to get out of bed in the morning. He was not moody or negative. He whistled and
sang, trusted the Lord, loved his family openly, and walked with God admirably.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; margin: 0px;">This man now told me that he couldn’t accept a
call to become pastor of the church in Florida. I was beyond angry. I was dumbfounded.
How could he not accept what seemed so clearly to be God’s providential
direction for our lives and ministry?</span></div>
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1. It is a kiss good bye to pleasure.</span><br style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; display: inline; float: none; font-size: 14.86px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">
2. It is a shot of Novocain to my brain.</span><br style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; display: inline; float: none; font-size: 14.86px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">
3. It is a broken mind, that does not work right.</span><br style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; display: inline; float: none; font-size: 14.86px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">
4. It is like being in a dark, foggy mist that covers my brain.</span><br style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; display: inline; float: none; font-size: 14.86px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">
5. It is to have heaviness in my heart.</span><br style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; display: inline; float: none; font-size: 14.86px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">
6. My mind is dead.</span></span><br />
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7. I lack spontaneity of thought and speech.</span><br style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; display: inline; float: none; font-size: 14.86px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">
8. I feel like I am in a depressive purgatory.</span><br style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; display: inline; float: none; font-size: 14.86px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">
9. It is a great opportunity for growth and character.</span><br style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; display: inline; float: none; font-size: 14.86px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">
10. It is a call for perseverance in the faith.</span><br style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; display: inline; float: none; font-size: 14.86px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">
11. It is a riddle to be solved.</span><br style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; display: inline; float: none; font-size: 14.86px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">
12. It is a link to suffering humanity.</span><br style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; display: inline; float: none; font-size: 14.86px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">
13.It causes a preoccupied and quiet spouse.</span><br style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; display: inline; float: none; font-size: 14.86px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">
14. It is a constant forcing of one's self to act and to help others.</span><br style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; display: inline; float: none; font-size: 14.86px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">
15. It prepares me for comforting the people of God. </span><br style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; display: inline; float: none; font-size: 14.86px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">
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Some people believe that having moderate depression means that your</span><br style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; display: inline; float: none; font-size: 14.86px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">
depression is not biological in its origins. While some of the above</span><br style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; display: inline; float: none; font-size: 14.86px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">
characteristics may be true of spiritual and reactive depression, it differs from</span><br style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; display: inline; float: none; font-size: 14.86px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">
it in that,it is a constant disturbance of the body, the intellect, the</span><br style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; display: inline; float: none; font-size: 14.86px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">
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Rev. Steve Bloem, B.A.M.M. Studied at Marywood Graduate School of SocialWorkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10223573626443609249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884189586824237481.post-81813611650988919492019-03-06T14:31:00.001-08:002019-03-06T14:37:48.137-08:00Tired, Wearied but Persevering<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Robyn had been given the responsibility of Executrix some time before this by her Mother. I will spare you all the details. I believe it was the Levites who retired at the age of fifty years old. Part of this is the probability of them no longer being able to lift the temple furniture. I am sixty three, and I was lifting furniture, and believe me, it was heavy. Robyn was busy for months, having estate sales, selling her Mom's house, talking with the lawyers, and real estate personal. </span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> She had to over see her Mother's bills, and the cottages that her Dad and Mom owned.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> We decided that we should move to Houston, Texas. We are here now. The trip was not to bad, but we had to sleep in the house two nights without power in the house.</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">My wife, Robyn, and I
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Our apartment in Houston is small, but adequate. It Is nice to be alone. Our son Brant lives in Houston. It is good to see him and his children, Houston is not a 'cold state', unless you came from South Florida.</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">What do I ask of you? Please work hard to make our recent book, known. It is called, <i>The Pastoral Handbook of Mental Illness: A Guide for Training and Review</i>.</span></span></div>
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to protect his flock and comfort the weak. Many times these are the depressed,
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<b>My subject</b> today is very important to having a life, in which,the symptoms of mental illness are controlled. Experts have not yet discovered a way to cure mental illness. But, the symptoms can be be in remission, by using medication. Some one may say,"do you need to be on all those pills for depression?." I asked the same question, during one of my classes in a pastoral internship.<br />
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The class waq about mental illness. Up until the point of my of depression I hesitated to take a Tylenol for r a heartache. The professor patiently explained what a clinical depression was, and how the right pills would provide more serotonin in the brain.<br />
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<b>After my </b>graduation, and my ordination for the ministry, I became clinically depressed. I went to a number of medical doctors, who did not prescribe me medications, and instead talked about the stress I was under. I was afraid of psychiatrists. But finally Iwas so desperate, that I agreed to go on an antidepressant.<br />
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It was called Elavil.I could not urinate, so they put me on Surmontil, which did not work. Back in 1985, most doctors would only prescribe you one at a time. By this time, I was horribly depressed.. Please read an excerpt below by my wife Robyn, who coauthored our first book, <i>Broken Minds Hope for Healing When You Feel Like You're Losing It</i>. It was published by Kregel Publications, im1985. It continues to be in print, because it was written by principles of Scripture and Science.Please read the excerpt from our book Broken Minds Hope for Healing When You Feel Like You are Losing It. I have authored another book called, The Pastoral Handbook of Mental Illness: A Guide for Training and Reference.</div>
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<b>The Chemical Response to Mental Illne</b>ss</div>
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So then each one of us will give an account of
himself to God. Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather
determine this—not to put an obstacle or stumbling block in a brother’s way.</div>
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<b>Robyn: I’ve Seen It Work</b></div>
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I did not believe in the medical model of psychiatry. I remained
skeptical, even when it became obvious that my husband was better when he took
medications for his depression. Now I’m so thankful to God for modern medicine,
although I understand why people want to see the proof that it is the
medication that works <b>and not some placebo effect.</b></div>
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<b>The clinical reports are too complex for this book, and my
husband and I make no claim of expertise as doctors or scientists. My personal
conviction is admittedly based upon the experience of observing one person up
close on many medications. While this may sound subjective, the medical and
scientific evidence does support my subjective experience. </b></div>
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<b>It is </b>generally not the scientific studies that convince many
Christians but personal experiences like mine. They have felt the biological
fact of depression in themselves or seen the suffering in a loved one. In spite
of their own misgivings and criticism from other believers, they have in
desperation turned to medical answers, including drugs, hospitalization, and
even shock therapy. <br />
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<b>The Side Effects</b></div>
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No one suggests that psychotropic drugs are magic bullets or that
they can be taken to escape problems. They come with a severe personal cost in
side effects. Some effects are minimal, but others can be extreme. Any doctor
who prescribes a medication should be frank about what to expect. If the
information isn’t clear, the patient should not be shy about asking. <i><span style="font-family: Minion-Italic; mso-bidi-font-family: Minion-Italic;">Physician’s
Desk Reference,</span></i> or <i><span style="font-family: Minion-Italic; mso-bidi-font-family: Minion-Italic;">PDR,</span></i> is a good source of such
information.<sup>1</sup> So is the information sheet that comes with the
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<b>Medications can </b>react in individual ways that aren’t described in
the literature and that sometimes even surprise doctors. One dentist was afraid
the tingling in Steve’s mouth might be cancer. The tingling continued as long
as he was on a particular drug. One of Steve’s most difficult medication
problems was urinary tract pain. He eventually learned to drink lots of water
and found medicines that reduced the inflammation.<br />
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<b>When Steve </b>was<b> </b>first depressed in 1985, doctors mainly prescribed
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family of antidepressants. MAO inhibitors were available, but they could have
more serious effects and were used when depression simply would not yield to
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The first trycylic antidepressant (T.C.A.), Tofranil (imipramine),
was introduced in 1958, followed by Elavil (amitriptyline). The tricyclics are
used less often now because of their side effects. Because they have been
around so long, their patents have expired, so inexpensive generic forms are
available. that can be an important consideration, since the cost for a new
drug is always quite high.<br />
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<b>Classifications of Side Effects</b><br />
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There are ways to adapt to most effects. Steve always carries a
large mug of water to help overcome his dry mouth, difficulties in urinating,
and constipation. The same drugs cause blurred vision and increased heart rate.
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<b>Another commo</b>n side effect is light-headedness or dizziness. The
person effected must learn not to rise too fast from lying or sitting. <br />
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<b>Sedation has </b>always been a problem with tricyclics. This effect
can be severe at work, but it can also be a blessing if one takes the
medication only at bedtime. </div>
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New formulations have been found that decrease side effects, but
all psychotropics have them. Some are a bit unusual. Since going on
medications, Steve sunburns more quickly and actually maintains a year-round
tan. On one medicine, Steve got the dry heaves every morning when he brushed
his teeth. This lasted for a long time. The more severe effects may be so
unsettling that people prefer facing life without the medication. Usually the
effects decrease over time if the medication is taken according to the
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The dreaded side effect, especially for women, is weight gain. A
person has to be much more careful about diet. After changing to one new
medication, I was amazed to watch Steve polish off three bowls of breakfast
cereal. We both knew that couldn’t be a good thing.</div>
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It really bothered me to see him endure all these problems, but
the alternative very likely was death because of the severity of his
depression.<br />
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<b>Talk It Over\</b><br />
If higher dosages come with severe side effects, there<b> </b>may be
give-and-take until the patient reaches a point where more medication is simply
intolerable, at least until the side effects subside. The doctor and
information sheets that come with medication have information about when to
call if certain side effects occur. This may be slurred speech, an unsteady
gait, or vomiting. It is helpful to know what side effects can be anticipated
and when to worry about them.</div>
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<b>Lithium,</b> a<b> </b>very effective drug for bipolar disorder, has to be
managed closely, by monitoring blood levels. Lithium toxicity can be fatal, but
most who take the drug do fine if their blood level is checked regularly.
People on lithium and their relatives should know the signs of lithium toxicity
and realize that one can test within safe limits and still have a toxicity
problem if the drug becomes stored in the fat. <br />
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<b>A couple</b> of times, Steve has said to me, “I may have accidentally
taken my medication twice tonight. I can’t remember if I took it earlier. If I
start acting sick, be ready.” That’s not what one likes to hear at bedtime, but
at least I could be aware of what the source of a problem might be. He did not
become ill on those nights, but the precaution was a good one' Please see our website.</div>
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Rev. Steve Bloem, B.A.M.M. Studied at Marywood Graduate School of SocialWorkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10223573626443609249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884189586824237481.post-41146381992962976752019-01-09T14:35:00.000-08:002019-01-13T13:47:18.446-08:00The Pasotral handbook of Mental Illness, a Look Inside<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>A Psychiatrist </b>is a medical
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A <b>Psychologist</b> is a person who
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are</b> very important in the treatment of mental illness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They mostly do not practice therapy anymore.
Mostly, this is because insurance companies will accept billing for no more
than fifteen to thirty minutes (except for the initial diagnostic work up and
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<b>Another part </b>of
this biological revolution which continues to be the standard for mental illness
was the book, Mood Swings, the Third Revolution in Psychiatry by Dr.
Ronald Fieve.<a href="file:///C:/Users/Owner/Documents/KREGEL,%20PASTORAL%20HANDBOOK%20OF%20MENTAL%20ILLNESS,%20STEVE%20BLOE,%20ready%20for%20submission%20to%20Kregel.%20-%20Copy.docx#_edn1" name="_ednref1" style="mso-endnote-id: edn1;" title=""><span class="MsoEndnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoEndnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "palatino linotype" , "serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;">[i]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dr. Peter D. Kramer, who was a medical doctor
(trained as a psychiatrist) tells his readers in his book<u>, </u><i>Listening To
Prozac</i><u>,</u> how medications gave way to therapy in his practice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He was ridiculed by many psychiatric
therapists who were still Freudian Therapists and Neo-Freudians which minimizes
the biological nature of mental illness. He writes in his book, <i>Listening to
Prozac </i>how his patients chided him for not doing less therapeutic
interventions and more biological ones. <a href="file:///C:/Users/Owner/Documents/KREGEL,%20PASTORAL%20HANDBOOK%20OF%20MENTAL%20ILLNESS,%20STEVE%20BLOE,%20ready%20for%20submission%20to%20Kregel.%20-%20Copy.docx#_edn2" name="_ednref2" style="mso-endnote-id: edn2;" title=""><span class="MsoEndnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoEndnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "palatino linotype" , "serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;">[ii]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a></div>
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<b>The number</b> of psychiatrists is
decreasing in the United States. In my practice, I do the assessment and
therapy and then go directly to the psychiatrist. This saves horrifying
suffering since the primary mental illness needs medications and needs them as
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<b>When a person</b> is mentally ill
they need counseling that helps them understand their mental illness. The
biblical counselor must “rightly divide the word of truth.”Mental illness needs
supportive counseling which explains to them that God views the illness as a
trial, suffering from a mental illness will open doors for them to help others</div>
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psychologists</b> are also trained to administer and interpret a number of <a href="http://www.apa.org/science/programs/testing/index.aspx" title="Testing and Assessment"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">tests, and assessments</span></a> that can help
diagnose a condition or tell more about the way a person thinks, feels and
behaves. These tests may evaluate intellectual skills, cognitive strengths and
weaknesses, vocational aptitude and preference, personality characteristics and
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you are a writer, please do not copy this blog,or call it your own. There is a survey that shows that many pastors believe that other pastor's sermons do not have to be "cited".,or acknowledged , because it is the Lord's sermon. People can use the same argument for stealing anything from someone else. All things are from God, therefore you can help yourselves to anything that another person <span style="font-family: inherit;">owns, SB<br /></span></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />I do not know, if you know the horror, and the terrors of depression of mind, and spirit. Many Bible characters knew it. This passage in Job does not fit with those so called preachers,who, preach the wealth, health, and prosperity gospel.We know that at least ten percent of the world's population, are suffering from a clinical depression, many of tho(about 15%) kill themselves.</span></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span class="verse-number" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 3px;">Job 7:4--7</span></span><span class="verse-4" style="box-sizing: border-box;">When I lie down I think, ‘How long before I get up?’ The night drags on, and I toss and turn until dawn. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span class="verse-7" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Remember, O God, that my life is but a breath; my eyes will never see happiness again.</span></span><span class="verse-5" style="box-sizing: border-box;">My body is clothed with worms and scabs, my skin is broken and festering.</span> <span class="verse-6" style="box-sizing: border-box;">“My days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle, and they come to an end without hope. </span></blockquote>
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Here is what James in the New Testament said about Job. in James 5:10-11<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span class="verse-10" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">As an <a class="strongs disabled-link" data-strongs-number="5262" href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/interlinear-bible/strongs/?t=nas&ll=g&sn=5262" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51) !important; outline: 0px !important; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Strong's Number: 5262">example</a>,<a class="strongs disabled-link" data-strongs-number="80" href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/interlinear-bible/strongs/?t=nas&ll=g&sn=80" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51) !important; outline: 0px !important; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Strong's Number: 80">brethren</a>, of <a class="strongs disabled-link" data-strongs-number="2552" href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/interlinear-bible/strongs/?t=nas&ll=g&sn=2552" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51) !important; outline: 0px !important; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Strong's Number: 2552">suffering</a> and <a class="strongs disabled-link" data-strongs-number="3115" href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/interlinear-bible/strongs/?t=nas&ll=g&sn=3115" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51) !important; outline: 0px !important; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Strong's Number: 3115">patience</a>, <a class="strongs disabled-link" data-strongs-number="2983" href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/interlinear-bible/strongs/?t=nas&ll=g&sn=2983" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51) !important; outline: 0px !important; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Strong's Number: 2983">take</a> the <a class="strongs disabled-link" data-strongs-number="4396" href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/interlinear-bible/strongs/?t=nas&ll=g&sn=4396" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51) !important; outline: 0px !important; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Strong's Number: 4396">prophets</a><a class="strongs disabled-link" data-strongs-number="3739" href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/interlinear-bible/strongs/?t=nas&ll=g&sn=3739" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51) !important; outline: 0px !important; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Strong's Number: 3739">who</a> <a class="strongs disabled-link" data-strongs-number="2980" href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/interlinear-bible/strongs/?t=nas&ll=g&sn=2980" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51) !important; outline: 0px !important; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Strong's Number: 2980">spoke</a> in the <a class="strongs disabled-link" data-strongs-number="3686" href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/interlinear-bible/strongs/?t=nas&ll=g&sn=3686" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51) !important; outline-offset: -2px; outline: -webkit-focus-ring-color auto 5px; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Strong's Number: 3686">name</a> of the <a class="strongs disabled-link" data-strongs-number="2962" href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/interlinear-bible/strongs/?t=nas&ll=g&sn=2962" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51) !important; outline: 0px !important; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Strong's Number: 2962">Lord</a>. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span class="verse-11" style="box-sizing: border-box;">We <a class="strongs disabled-link" data-strongs-number="3106" href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/interlinear-bible/strongs/?t=nas&ll=g&sn=3106" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51) !important; outline: 0px !important; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Strong's Number: 3106">count</a> <a class="strongs disabled-link" data-strongs-number="3588" href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/interlinear-bible/strongs/?t=nas&ll=g&sn=3588" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51) !important; outline: 0px !important; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Strong's Number: 3588">those</a> <a class="strongs disabled-link" data-strongs-number="3106" href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/interlinear-bible/strongs/?t=nas&ll=g&sn=3106" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51) !important; outline: 0px !important; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Strong's Number: 3106">blessed</a> who <a class="strongs disabled-link" data-strongs-number="5278" href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/interlinear-bible/strongs/?t=nas&ll=g&sn=5278" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51) !important; outline: 0px !important; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Strong's Number: 5278">endured</a>. You have <a class="strongs disabled-link" data-strongs-number="191" href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/interlinear-bible/strongs/?t=nas&ll=g&sn=191" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51) !important; outline: 0px !important; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Strong's Number: 191">heard</a> of the<a class="strongs disabled-link" data-strongs-number="5281" href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/interlinear-bible/strongs/?t=nas&ll=g&sn=5281" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51) !important; outline: 0px !important; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Strong's Number: 5281">endurance</a> of <a class="strongs disabled-link" data-strongs-number="2492" href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/interlinear-bible/strongs/?t=nas&ll=g&sn=2492" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51) !important; outline: 0px !important; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Strong's Number: 2492">Job</a> and have <a class="strongs disabled-link" data-strongs-number="3708" href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/interlinear-bible/strongs/?t=nas&ll=g&sn=3708" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51) !important; outline: 0px !important; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Strong's Number: 3708">seen</a> the <a class="strongs disabled-link" data-strongs-number="5056" href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/interlinear-bible/strongs/?t=nas&ll=g&sn=5056" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51) !important; outline: 0px !important; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Strong's Number: 5056">outcome</a> of the<a class="strongs disabled-link" data-strongs-number="2962" href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/interlinear-bible/strongs/?t=nas&ll=g&sn=2962" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51) !important; outline: 0px !important; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Strong's Number: 2962">Lord's</a> dealings, that the <a class="strongs disabled-link" data-strongs-number="2962" href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/interlinear-bible/strongs/?t=nas&ll=g&sn=2962" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51) !important; outline: 0px !important; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Strong's Number: 2962">Lord</a> is <a class="strongs disabled-link" data-strongs-number="4184" href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/interlinear-bible/strongs/?t=nas&ll=g&sn=4184" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51) !important; outline: 0px !important; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Strong's Number: 4184">full</a> of <a class="strongs disabled-link" data-strongs-number="4184" href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/interlinear-bible/strongs/?t=nas&ll=g&sn=4184" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51) !important; outline: 0px !important; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Strong's Number: 4184">compassion</a>and is <a class="strongs disabled-link" data-strongs-number="3629" href="https://www.biblestudytools.com/interlinear-bible/strongs/?t=nas&ll=g&sn=3629" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51) !important; outline: 0px !important; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Strong's Number: 3629">merciful</a>.</span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span class="verse-8" style="box-sizing: border-box;">"</span></span></span></blockquote>
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This is a reminder that evangelical Christians across the world are being beaten, t<span style="font-family: inherit;">ortued, and killed because,they own the gospel,and will not hesitate to lose their <span style="background-color: white;">lives</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">o</span>r go to prison for their faith. Let me ask you a question; "if you were arrested because you were a Christian would there be enough evidence to convict you)?" Do you follow the command found in Hebrews 13:3 (see the picture).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Two Christian converts, in Mashhad and Karaj, were arrested recently ,as a result of what appears to have been tight government surveillance. Both Christian converts from Islam, had arranged by phone to meet in Mashhad. Behnam was already in Mashhad, staying with a friend, when six security agents burst in and arrested him. Davood was arrested at his home, where officials confiscated some books and other personal belongings, before he could leave for Mashhad. Based on the quickness and obvious coordination of their arrests, other Christians think Iranian intelligence officials had learned of their planned meeting by intercepting their phone calls. Christians in Iran ask us to pray that Behnam and Davood will know God’s strengthening power and wisdom during their interrogations. Pray also for the<span style="font-size: 15px;">m mens’release.</span> <a href="https://www.icommittopray.com/request/1814/behnam-and-davood/">https://www.icommittopray.com/request/1814/behnam-and-davood/</a></span></div>
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I was so happy to be on Live Stream, with Chris. This basically is a show that takes questions from anyone in the world. The questions asked were mostly, what most Christians ask, as they seek to understand their mental illness, or someone, who is a loved one, I will give you a link to the discussion.<br />
If you would like to purchase the book, please go to my web site<br />
<a href="https://www.heartfeltmin.org/copy-of-about-us" target="_blank">https://www.heartfeltmin.org/copy-of-about-us</a> If you live some where. besides the United States, or Canada, you should contact Kregel Publications to see where you can purchase it in your own country.<br />
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Here is the link to the podcast.<br />
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congregation, and the mentally ill. This will involve comforting the weak of mind
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Rev. Steve Bloem, B.A.M.M. Studied at Marywood Graduate School of SocialWorkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10223573626443609249noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884189586824237481.post-5041226238005360342018-12-17T12:13:00.001-08:002018-12-17T12:25:40.014-08:00Steve Bloem, will be on Live with Chris Arzen from 4pm-6 pm. discussion of The Pastoral Handbok of Mental ILlness <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Rev. Steve Bloem, B.A.M.M. Studied at Marywood Graduate School of SocialWorkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10223573626443609249noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884189586824237481.post-19766419851898752962018-12-12T15:27:00.002-08:002018-12-12T21:16:51.905-08:00What does God think of suicide? Part 2 of a series.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Sometime back, Outreach Magazine, posted on their website information from my latest book , The Pastoral Handbook of Mental Illness: A Guide for Training and Reference. I was published by Ke gel Publications, June of 2018. I thought that they did such a good job, that I would share it with you. Our book can be used for an outreach to those who do not know the Savior. I remember, while talking with a large number of Jewish people about our previous, book called Broken Minds Hope for Healing When You Feel Like You're Losing It. A Jewish woman, who sat next to me, said she was interested in our book because it talked about many Jewish figures in <i>Broken Minds</i>, because it talked about so many people, who we re depressed in the Old Testament.<br />
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You would be doing something to win people to Christ, if you try to promote our book. We need people , who will spread the news about The Pastoral Handbook and Broken Minds. Here are some things from the Outreach Magazine. which explain our books and ministry.<br />
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Suicide is often the result of, but not limited to the following affective disorders: bipolar mania and bipolar depression; major depression, perinatal (sometimes called postpartum depression disorder) and schizoaffective disorder and we find it especially present in borderline personality disorder.</div>
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Suicide in the United States has surged to the highest levels in nearly 30 years, with increases in every age group except older adults. The rise was particularly steep for women. It was also substantial among middle-aged Americans, sending a signal of deep anguish from a group whose suicide rates had been stable or falling since the 1950s. The suicide rate for middle-aged women, ages 45 to 64, jumped by 63 percent over the period of the study, while it rose by 43 percent for men in that age range, the sharpest increase for males of any age. The overall suicide rate rose by 24 percent from 1999 to 2014, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. The increases were so widespread that they lifted the nation’s suicide rate to 13 per 100,000 people, the highest since 1986. The rate rose by 2 percent a year starting in 2006, double the annual rise in the earlier period of the study. In all, 42,773 people died from suicide in 2014. The current suicide rate for veterans is more than 20 per day.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">I am no stranger to the temptation of suicide. In a previous book,</span><u><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><a href="https://amzn.to/2Nd4hh2" rel="noopener" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #bd2f2b;" target="_blank"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">B<b>roken Minds: Hope for Healing When You Feel Like You’re Losing</b></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;"><b> It</b></span></span></a></u><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">, which I co-authored with my wife Robyn, I tell the story of my own suicidal </span>ideation<span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;"> and plans. I was spared that heinous act by God, and by his grace alone I didn’t attempt it. But the psychic pain of my deep depression was so severe that I must say, I considered it. I was on a self-imposed suicide watch with my family and friends. I walked and prayed short, desperate prayers while I began the exhausting search for an antidepressant that would take away my depression.</span></div>
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My sister, Cindy, who also inherited the bipolar gene, bought 20 of our books and gave them to some of her friends and our cousins. She read it and knew that she and I both suffered from this mental affliction. Yet, in 2006, she took her own life in the midst of a depressive episode.</div>
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Suicide is a subject about which very few speak. It is also the hidden death in the obituary. So and so “died suddenly” or “unexpected” are usually the terms that cloak the painful truth.</div>
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It happens all the time. If you don’t believe that, just look at the statistics that opened this chapter. Some people shrink from discussing it, feeling almost superstitiously afraid of the topic or believing that they will put the idea into someone’s head. Believe me, if your loved one or church member is suffering from a depressive illness, he has already thought of suicide and probably has a plan. If you broach the subject, you will not be leading him to that end. You will have the opportunity to tell him you will find him help and you will support him until he gets well again.</div>
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Suicide is like a plague that moves through communities killing its victims one by one and those who seem immune to it ignore the possibility of death until it takes someone they love. Then it becomes a dangerous adversary. But instead of attacking it head-on, we hide it from the others who are susceptible. Why do we continue to disguise ourselves or our friends and family members as cheery and buoyant when they are woefully depressed? Because we believe it is a character flaw to be depressed? Because we don’t honestly believe it is a biological disease? Well, it is, and it is happening to our sons and daughters, to our children and our parents. We need to talk about it, stop the shaming and blaming, and get help for anyone who is experiencing this illness before it is too late.</div>
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Rev. Steve Bloem, B.A.M.M. Studied at Marywood Graduate School of SocialWorkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10223573626443609249noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884189586824237481.post-75490744144950216792018-12-08T16:25:00.002-08:002018-12-10T09:04:04.990-08:00My sister Cyndi killed herself in an episode of Bipolar Disorderr - Suicide Part 1 <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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My wife Robyn came to me in my office,while I was writing a blog.<br />
She said, "you have to see this." She pressed rewind, on the remote.<br />
I stood watching, the subject was suicide, and the news anchor was<br />
saying, that the rate of suicides, from the year two thousand had gone<br />
up thirty five percent. I quit working on my blog. and started a new one.<br />
One which would help the suicide rate go down.<br />
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My wife Robyn and I wrote a book called;,<i> Broken Minds, Hope for Healing When You Feel Like You're Like You're Losing It </i> (Kregel Publications2005). Our longest chapter is about suicide. My older sister Cyndi Liked the book so much, that she ordered fifteen copies, and gave them away to her friends and relatives.</blockquote>
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We were stunned,when my brother -in-law, called us in the early morning, and told us,that Cyndi had killed herself. I had to drive to my parent's house, and tell them about her death. </blockquote>
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She left behind three children, who were under the age of 15. About ten years later, one of my best friends, who was a pastor. took his own life. He was on our board, and had been to many of our seminars. He left behind a wife and five children.</blockquote>
Many times, even at the funerals of those who have committed suicide, the pastor does not mention it. But surely this is a mistake on his part. Here is an excerpt from <i>Broken Mind</i>s ;Cyndi had welcomed the book, and ordered about fifteen copies of it for her friends.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> It had never before entered my mind. Suicide claimed weak
people—surely far weaker than I, people. who came to their wits’ end .and gave in
to a sudden fatal impulse. How could a Christi entertain the thought,
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Perhaps the temptation might overtake someone
in an impossible home situation or ,someone whose business had gone sour. In my mind maybe
a weak Christian might do it to avoid going through divorce, terminal illness,
poverty, or an intensely bitter disappointment. </span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">But Christians,who had thoughts
of suicide were among the “weak minded” and stunted spiritually. Suddenly the
temptation to end my life and its pain assaulted my theology-driven abhorrence
against murder of a being created by God in His image. </span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We must not be “ignorant of [Satan’s] devices” (2 Cor. 2:11 <span style="font-variant: small-caps;">kjv</span>).<span style="font-size: 13.3333px;"> </span>One of Satan’s most
cunning devices is to whisper to the depressed believer, the thought that all the pain could stop in a
moment. He will insinuate that there is a fix, for all that is broken.You could have it right
now. the wanted rest from the unrelenting pain.
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The Devil is crafty. One moment he’s a quiet serpent sunning in
the grass, the next he is a roaring lion. Jesus Christ said; that, Satan “was a
murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth because there is
no truth in him." Whenever he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own nature, for
he is a liar, and the father of lies” (John 8:44)." Murderer Satan surely
delights to lure Christians to physical death, since he cannot touch their
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The rationalist finds it silly superstition to speak of attacks
from the spiritual realm. That, of course, doesn’t stop Satan from attacking
the rationalist, but rationalism has no lens through which to see him ,and
unmask his intentions. Christians have the lens of Scripture. We can see and
know the attacks for what they are. That doesn’t make their allure any less
potent, but there is an ever-present help in the Holy Spirit. <br />
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Don['t believe that others would not mind that you killed yourself.. Suicide is always a horrible act ,which rips family's apart, and the children of suicide are more likely to kill themselves. There is hope,, you can get through this episode. You must make sure your armor is on (Ephesians 6).<br />
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realizing,that He came, through the Holy Spirit,, to offer Himself, as a sacrifice for
sin. One of the greatest statements about the incarnation of Christ was said by
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span class="verse-9" style="font-family: inherit;"><i>For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich,
yet for your sake's he became poor, so that you through His poverty might
become rich </i></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> ( 2 Corinthians 8:9).</span></span></blockquote>
<span class="verse-9" style="font-family: inherit;"> <b>He was</b> rich in all of his glorious
attributes but put aside the independent use of them. He was rich in
righteousness and He died for us ,and in our place.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KUY9y8QqNag/VmdSCS_zw2I/AAAAAAAACcY/DUzPAbG0_SQ/s1600/christmas%2Bgood%2Bfriday.jpg"><span style="background: white; color: #6699cc; text-decoration: none;"><br /></span></a></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #333333;"><b>The Hymn </b>writer, Issac Watts, says about this:</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="background: white;">
Was it for crimes that I have done, </span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="background: white;">
He groaned upon the tree? </span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="background: white;">
Amazing pity! Grace unknown! </span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="background: white;">
And love beyond degree! </span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="background: white;">
Well might the sun in darkness hide, </span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="background: white;">
And shut its glories in, </span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="background: white;">
When God, the mighty maker, died </span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="background: white;">
For His own creature's sin. </span></span></span></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">3.<b> It recognizing</b> that Jesus Christ is the King
of Kings and the LORD of LORDS. He now sits at the right hand of
God and will some day rule from His throne in Jerusalem.. .</span><span style="color: #333333;">See Philippians 2:9-11.</span><span style="color: #333333;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Hail the heav'n-born Prince of Peace!<br />
Hail the Son of Righteousness!<br />
Light and life to all He brings</span><span style="color: #333333;"><br />
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Born that man no more may die<br />
Born to raise the sons of earth<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">T<b>he United States</b> is fast becoming a nation who wants
the spirit of Christmas, without the Christ. of Christmas.?What can we do this season to honor
Christ? We can share the gospel with our neighbors, our friends and even
those we barely know. We can share the good news that the Lord Jesus Christ
died for our sins in our place. </span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 6pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">T<b>he apostle </b>John tells us<b> </b>in His epistle:</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see
whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the
world. By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses
that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God; and every spirit
that does not confess Jesus is not from God; This is the spirit of
the Antichrist, of which you have heard that it is coming, and now it is
already in the world(1 John4:1-4).</span></span></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>It is probable t</b>hat your pastor would appreciate a gift, which includes, The Pastoral Handbook of Mental Illness , and or Broken Minds Hope for Healing Like You're Losing It. You can give on line or send us a check. <a href="https://www.heartfeltmin.org/copy-of-about-us" target="_blank">https://www.heartfeltmin.org/copy-of-about-us</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"> Today, take a moment to bring the
Christmas spirit</span><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"> alive in your household. Ask each family member, over dinner, to
define the Christmas spirit. Then post their answers on your refrigerator as
your personal family-reminder of what this season is all about.</span></span></div>
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<b>Shepherding the</b> mentally ill can
be troublesome and exhausting. Many
homeless people are mentally ill. What is our responsibility toward this
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burned out and over time have lost track of their cousin, brother or even
mother. These lost relatives are sometimes violent and we understand that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is why pastors and leaders need
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<b>At Heartfelt </b>Counseling
Ministries, we have a number of programs in place to reach out and stabilize
the mentally ill. This type of advocacy should be familiar to those, who are
acquainted with the Old Testament.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
Hebrew word<span style="background-color: white;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> anah</i> </span>and other related
words tell us about God’s view of helping those, who are oppressed, bruised,and
poor in spirit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The mentally ill are
certainly part of this populace.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
study of this word, and related words in the Old Testament .is a wonderful way to
prepare your heart, and the hearts of your people to minister to the mentally i;ll. Someone, who was once a baby boy or girl,, lives as a vagabond<a href="file:///C:/Users/Owner/Documents/KREGEL,%20PASTORAL%20HANDBOOK%20OF%20MENTAL%20ILLNESS,%20STEVE%20BLOE,%20ready%20for%20submission%20to%20Kregel.%20-%20Copy.docx#_edn1" name="_ednref1" style="mso-endnote-id: edn1;" title=""><span class="MsoEndnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[endif]--></span></span></a><br />
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T<b>here are i</b>individuals, who sit in
your church every week, teach your Bible study classes .and sing in the
choir.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are days they miss because
of illness. The true reason they are not available is that they are in a
depressive episode or experiencing a panic attack and, they cannot get out of
bed. The stigma and the judgmental attitudes they have encountered over the
months, and years of sickness have caused them to go into deep hiding.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> There are also people who have stopped
going to church completely because they feel no one understands and they don’t
have the energy or resources to educate everyone. This is a major problem in
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Rev. Steve Bloem, B.A.M.M. Studied at Marywood Graduate School of SocialWorkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10223573626443609249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884189586824237481.post-56846796005272279452018-11-22T13:00:00.003-08:002018-11-22T13:02:44.548-08:00A great story about neglecting Christ at Christmas<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>We all talk about Christmas</b> being a time for friends and family, a time for gifts, choice desserts and even new cars. Have you ever complained about Christmas being too materialistic? I know I have. But we still spend too much money for presents (and sometimes even go into credit card debt) in spite of resolutions to cut back on the craziness.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>I would l</b>ike to briefly share what the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ means. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The Bible is the place to look for who really is the Christ of Christmas. Christmas is about the birth of the Son of God. As a nation drifts from what the Bible says Christ becomes more and more neglected. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Luis Palau</b> tells this illustrative story of this very problem:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">"Many years ago a wealthy family decided to have their newborn baby baptized in their enormous mansion. Dozens of guests were invited to the elaborate affair, and they all arrived dressed in the latest fashion. After depositing their elegant wraps on a bed in an upstairs room, the guests were entertained royally. Soon the time came for the main purpose of their gathering, the infant’s baptismal ceremony. But where was the child? No one seemed to know.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>The child’s</b> governess ran upstairs, only to return with a desperate look on her face. Everyone searched frantically for the baby. Then, someone recalled having seen the child sleeping on one of the beds. The baby was on a bed, all right-buried underneath a pile of coats, jackets and furs. The very object of that day’s celebration had been forgotten, neglected, and nearly smothered!"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #660000;">Truths about Jesus Christ Birth</span></span>.</span><br />
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/></span> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>1. It was a Messianic birth;</b> Matthew 18:21 tells us, "Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: He was the Logos, the Son of God who was born of a woman, and born under the law. As the God/Man, Jesus was the promised Messiah. The term Messiah translates as the "Anointed One." Jesus was and is the anointed Prophet, Priest and King. As a prophet He preached the gospel, As the Priest He offered Himself through the Spirit as a sacrifice for <span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">sin; As the Son of David He will reign during the Millennial period </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> He now is on His Father's Throne.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>2. It was a Virgin birth</b>; when His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. Joseph had nothing to do with the birth of Christ except to help Mary during her pregnancy. The virgin birth is miraculous and to deny it is blasphemy. The apostle John tells us that Christ was the Word of God (second person of the trinity) who became flesh and revealed God to mankind (John 1:1-18).</span><br />
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<b><br /></b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>3. It was a birth that was accompanied by angels</b>; we know that angels are beyond numbering (Hebrews 12:22). The special angel called Gabriel appeared to Zacharias, the father of John the Baptist in the Holy of Ho lies. Gabriel also appeared to Mary and told her that she would give birth to the Messiah (Luke 1:19).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">4<b>. It was a birth </b>that made it possible for the God/Man to preserve the honor of womanhood that was lost in the fall. His birth was also the conduit where the Son of God could shed His blood for the sins of the world.</span><br />
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In 1415 John Huss was in prison for "heresies" such as saying that belief in the Pope is not necessary for salvation, that laypeople should be able to drink the wine in the Lord's Supper, and for pointing out other inconsistencies and immorality in the Church. Huss also faced many false accusations, such as the one where he supposedly called himself the fourth person of the Trinity.</div>
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Although Huss was suffering terribly in prison (headaches, toothaches, vomiting, [kidney or gall] stones, and horrific nightmares), he would not recant. Some thought he should just admit to the false accusations - since they were obviously false, everyone would understand. Others even tried to sort of trick Huss into recanting. But he continually said he would not recant of anything he taught that agreed with the truth of Scripture. "I would not for a chapel full of gold recede from the truth," he wrote. Huss said that if he did recant, he would be breaking the 9th commandment and scandalizing God's people who had heard his sermons.</div>
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The last letters Huss wrote from prison are very much worth reading. He knew he was going to die, and at times he was afraid that he would waver in his faith. Here's one moving prayer he wrote in a letter to his friends at Constance in 1415:</div>
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O loving Christ, draw me, a weakling, after Thyself; for if Thou drawest me not, I cannot follow Thee. Grant me a brave spirit that it may be ready. If the flesh is weak, let Thy grace prevent, come in the middle, and follow; for without Thee I can do nothing, and, especially, for Thy sake I cannot go to a cruel death. Grant me a ready spirit, a fearless heart, a right faith, a firm hope, and a perfect love, that for Thy sake I may lay down my life with patience and joy. Amen.</div>
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Although many of us reading this are not in prison for the sake of the gospel, the attitude and ethos of this prayer is one we all should share as we call on the name of the Lord. Indeed, we are weak, but he is strong!</div>
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[The above info and quote is found in <a href="https://www.logos.com/product/21590/john-huss-collection?utm_source=reformedreader&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=promo-partner" rel="nofollow" style="color: #2585b2;" target="_blank"><strong><span class="yiv0031529559Apple-converted-space"> </span>Herbert B. Workman and R. Martin Pope, <i>The Letters of John Huss: With Introductions and Explanatory Notes</i> (London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1904), 253.]</strong></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">There are many triggers, which affect those who suffer from </span>PTSD<span style="background-color: white;">. They will be determined about the nature of the trauma </span>My PTSD came<span style="background-color: white;"> from the trauma of seeing my precious daughter being hit by durg addicts and killled before my eyes. It could be flashbacks such as:the sound of a siren. Or it might be the anxiety, I felt, when I had to drive down the street where my daughter was </span></span><span style="background-color: white;">killed.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">When I went back to work, I could no longer do CPR training .</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">When a young a woman who looked like my daughter (she had long hair with curls) fainted:I had to leave my triage post and began </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> to </span><span style="background-color: white;">hyperventilate</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">T<span style="font-family: inherit;">he accident scene was very surreal, and the words uttered by the chief police, "she has passed," were, and still are the worst words that I have ever heard in my life.</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Lord has sustained us, and we have been able to persevere in the faith. We look forward to the promise in the Bible </span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: athelas, Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 1.25em;"><b>C</b></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Christians around</b> the world are rejoicing at the news that Asia Bibi’s blasphemy conviction and death sentence have been overturned after nine and a half years in prison. Pakistan’s Supreme Court announced its ruling on Oct. 31, after reviewing her appeal several weeks earlier. The Court’s ruling is highly controversial in this conservative Muslim nation; in addition to widespread protests, two churches have already been attacked. Pray for Christians throughout Pakistan in the aftermath of this ruling. Praise God for this result, and continue to pray for Asia and her family.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Asia Bibi </b>is a Pakistani Christian and mother of five. She helped feed and support her family by working in fields picking berries, working alongside Muslim women in Punjab province. Asia’s was one of three Christian families in a town of 1,500 Muslim families. As many readers can imagine, the Christians lived, and continue to live, with constant abuse, harassment, and threats.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>One day </b>while working in the field, Asia became thirsty. She walked to a well and drank some water from a small metal cup set nearby. A Muslim women saw her do this and spread the word among the other Muslims in the field. As a <i>kafir,</i> Asia was not allowed to drink from the same place as Muslims drink using the same cup they use. As a <i>kafir,</i> she was considered filth, and the cup was now tainted.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman", times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">The Muslim women in the field surrounded Asia, verbally abused her, and insisted she convert to Islam immediately. Asia said, as she had said so many times before: “Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior. He died on the cross for me.” The Muslim women became enraged. That evening, a mob of Muslims converged on Asia’s house, where they beat her and her family.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman", times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><b>Eventually the</b> police arrived and put her in prison to protect her from the mob. Shortly thereafter, the police arrested her after discovering that she had committed blasphemy. Because Pakistani courts follow sharia law, a non-Muslim’s testimony carries half the weight as that of a Muslim. As a result, Asia couldn’t adequately defend herself. (The crime of blasphemy is so grave that reporters refused to repeat her testimony for fear they would be accused of blasphemy.)</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", trebuchet, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br />For more on the history of Asia Bibi please go </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, trebuchet, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2015/11/who_is_asia_bibi_and_why_should_we_care.html" target="_blank">https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2015/11/who_is_asia_bibi_and_why_should_we_care.html </a></span></div>
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associated with clinical depression. These symptoms relate to the illness
itself. Other effects on the body will come from taking prescribed medications
to combat the depression. Doctors and pharmacists should explain these effects
in detail at the time they are prescribed. If you aren’t sure if some symptom
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the back.</span></i> Such symptoms are common with normal reactions to stress,
but they can be strongly related to biological depression.</div>
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In deep depression, it can be impossible to pull even simple ideas from what is
written or stated. The brain may not be able to process daily events or
familiar ideas. Inability to concentrate is normal during times of grief and
can indicate other problems. It is present even in mild forms of depression. A
sustained inability to concentrate or remember should be investigated by
professionals.</div>
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narrative has already mentioned physical agitation. I paced the house
endlessly, rubbing my head and wringing my hands. At times it felt like a flame
was running red-hot from my upper torso down my legs.</div>
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Sometimes symptoms run opposite to agitation. Depressed individuals can tend toward
agitation at one time and psycho motor retardation at another. With retardation,
the tendency is to sleep or eat more than usual. The general level of
functioning is slowed.</div>
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psychomotor retardation may want to overeat, while those in a more agitated
state never feel hungry and may be made nauseous by food. For me, loss of
appetite was one of the first indications that something was wrong. I had
symptoms of a gastrointestinal virus. This is one reason a depressed person who
goes on antidepressants and starts to feel better may gain weight. </div>
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an episode, it is common for feelings of depression and agitation to reach a
climax late in the morning. I was sometimes so agitated at this time of day
that only walking for miles with a friend or relative could be a distraction.
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clinical descriptions for difficulties related to sleep. <i><span style="font-family: Minion-Italic; mso-bidi-font-family: Minion-Italic;">Terminal
insomnia</span></i> means the person wakes up at two or three night after night
and is unable to return to sleep. Others have difficulty falling asleep (<i><span style="font-family: Minion-Italic; mso-bidi-font-family: Minion-Italic;">initial
insomnia</span></i>) or in reaching the deeper levels of sleep state (<i><span style="font-family: Minion-Italic; mso-bidi-font-family: Minion-Italic;">middle
insomnia</span></i>). Again, the insomnia must be a fairly frequent problem to
be an indication, and insomnia can relate to other causes. Also, as with psycho motor
activity levels, some depressed people go to the other extreme—called <i><span style="font-family: Minion-Italic; mso-bidi-font-family: Minion-Italic;">hypersomnia</span></i>.
The person sleeps for abnormally long periods, dozes off during waking hours,
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tortuous pain in the chest. Minutes drag like hours. How intense is <i><span style="font-family: Minion-Italic; mso-bidi-font-family: Minion-Italic;">intense</span></i>?
This is suffocating gloom, far beyond the “doldrums” or being “down.” I believe
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Depression generates dark, negative thoughts and feelings of failure. The
feelings are accentuated when the sufferer knows that this illness is placing
burdens on loved ones. A depressed person looks at others who are adequately
and easily fulfilling roles of <i><span style="font-family: Minion-Italic; mso-bidi-font-family: Minion-Italic;">employee</span></i>, <i><span style="font-family: Minion-Italic; mso-bidi-font-family: Minion-Italic;">parent</span></i>,
or <i><span style="font-family: Minion-Italic; mso-bidi-font-family: Minion-Italic;">spouse</span></i>.
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The depressed person cannot experience normal reactions of pleasure or joy. In
this unrelenting inability to feel pleasure, no special expression of love will
make a difference, nor will “good news” bring cheer. For instance, the person
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Schizo-affective </b>disorder symptoms vary from person to person. People who have the condition experience psychotic symptoms — such as hallucinations or delusions — as well as a mood disorder. The mood disorder is either bipolar disorder (bipolar-type schizo-affective disorder) ,or depression (depressive-type schizo-affective disorder).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Expression of suicidal thoughts or behavior may occur in someone with schizo-affective disorder. If you have a loved one who is in danger of committing suicide ,or has made a suicide attempt, make sure someone stays with that person. Call 911, or your local emergency number immediately. Or, if you think you can do so safely, take the person to the nearest hospital emergency room.</span></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Factors that increase the risk of developing schizo-affective disorder include having a close biological (blood) relative who has:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">People with schizo-affective disorder are at an increased risk of:</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Developing alcohol or other substance abuse problems</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Make a list of any symptoms your loved one is experiencing<b>,</b> including any that may seem unrelated to the reason for the appointment.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Bring key personal information<b> </b>and include any major stresses or recent life changes.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Make a list of medications<b>,</b> vitamins, herbal preparations and any other supplements that he or she is taking and the dosages.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Go with your loved one to the appointment so that you know what you're facing and what you can do to help.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">What is likely causing the symptoms or condition?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Are there any other possible causes?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">How will you determine the diagnosis?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Is this condition likely temporary or long term (chronic)?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">What treatments do you recommend for this condition?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">What are the side effects of medications commonly used for this condition?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">If the treatment approach isn't effective, what will you recommend next?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">What kinds of counseling might help?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Is there a generic alternative to the medicine you're prescribing?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Are there any brochures or other printed material that I can have? What websites do you recommend?</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">When did your loved one start experiencing symptoms?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Have symptoms been continuous or occasional?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Has your loved one talked about suicide?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">How is your loved one functioning in daily life — is he or she eating regularly, bathing regularly, going to work or school?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Have other family members or friends expressed concern about your loved one's behavior?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Have any of your loved one's close relatives been diagnosed or treated for mental illness?</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">To see shchizo-affective diorder, part 1 </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In this book we will discuss how
to identify the signs and symptoms of mental illness using the principle in the
history of the medical field of “check the first symptoms” approach.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Early intervention is important because
depression, bipolar disease and other disorders are neuro-degenerative diseases,
and getting speedy treatment not only relieves the intensity and severity of
one’s suffering, but many times saves lives. It is a fact that one of the first
stops for a suicidal, depressed person is the pastor’s office.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many pastors, because of their lack of
familiarity with mental illness, miss the real problem and offer some
encouragement from Scripture such as “David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.”
Another favorite is, “Be anxious for nothing,” in Philippians 4, or Psalm 23 “I
will fear no evil; Thy rod and Thy staff shall comfort me.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have used all of the above in my fight against
depression; but we must remember that Romans 8:10 also tells us “The body is
dead because of sin and the spirit is alive because of righteousness.” These
diseases called mental illnesses result from malfunctioning of the brain, which
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full body disease. It affects the vegetative functioning of the sufferer who
either eats nothing or too much and cannot sleep or sleeps too much; his sex
drive is either very weak or very strong; his internal clock (circadian rhythm)
is not functioning properly; and he cannot concentrate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are others who may be hearing voices, (which
are not from the devil) and some who are sure they are having a heart attack.Some have developed defense mechanisms: a
common one is “a smiling depression. Others become fixated on aches and pains, they may have.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Others lack
insight into the real problem. This is called Anosognosia. We may feel someone
is just “in denial” but Anosognosia (E. Fuller Torry)is) a medical term from the Greek that means, “to not know a disease.” When a person has a mental illness, they cannot always
perceive their condition accurately. This is more common in some mental
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This manual will help you
identify mental illnesses and their symptoms, to understand what to do when a
person is suicidal, to b encourage and comfort the sufferer, and to
make the choice of whether you can handle the problem yourself or if you need
to refer the person to appropriate mental health professionals.<br />
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This manual will also help you to
have a biblical, pastoral theology that does not get caught up with, “one size
fits all.” It will also unravel the differences or similarities between
spiritual depression and bereavement or grief reactions. In my private
practice, I have helped many people identify their mental illness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have been able to get them treatment
quickly, while continuing to give them biblical counseling as well as a
clinical understanding of mental illness.Job, no doubt, had a tri-fold depression and was deeply affected by great
losses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of the severest attacks
launched against him was by his friends who considered themselves his counselors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He stands as a testimony through the ages of
a person who endured astounding satanic attacks and because of his unswerving
fidelity to God and His purposes, his book has been a help to many who suffer.<span class="verse-15"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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