Eight-Year-Old Nigerian Boy
Prays for His Persecutors |
 When 500 jihadis from the Fulani tribe attacked the areas of Barkin Ladi and Jos South on June 23–24, Christians in the area could only pray and flee. By the time the attacks had ended, hundreds were dead and more than 10,000 — primarily Christians — had been displaced from their homes and villages.  One of our brothers affected by this attack was 8-year-old Dalo. Everyone in his family was killed in the attack, and Dalo suffered second-degree burns over most of his body. When VOM staff went to the hospital to encourage the wounded and help provide for their care, Dalo’s nurse told them that he had arrived at the hospital praying — and he has continued to pray. Dalo is praying that God will heal him, and he is praying for others injured in the attacks as well. Dalo is also asking God to forgive his attackersFrom .  Boca Glades Baptist Church441 & Judge Winikoff Road Boca Raton, Florida. |
Sunday, July 29, 2018
The horrific amazing story of persecution of an 8 year old boy.
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
You may forget God. He will never forget you, if......
Hello everyone.
It is interesting to see how God works. when we do not see him. This is one of the reasons that Heaven will be exciting. You may think you have not done much for your Lord Jesus Christ. You may have what D. Marytn Lloyd Jones said in his book, Spiritual Depression, it's Causes and Cures. It is the title of a chapter, which he called, "Vain Regrets." (Martyn Lloyd Jones,David -Grand Rapids, Eerdmans Publishing. When I was younger, my memory was quick and accurate. Having depression took some of that away. Most people have some memory problems, when they are over sixty. Our brain is wearing out. The body is dead because of sin, but the spirit is alive because of righteousness ( Romans 8:10, NASB).
I chose to attend the church of which he was the senior pastor because my sister said that he had preached in a Bible Conference at the Christian college, she was attending. and that he was a very good preacher.Alzheimer's is a terrible disease. You may forget everything, and may have no sense of existing as a person. It is one of the most feared illnesses among the elderly population. It happened to one of the most powerful and well rounded men, that I have ever met.
His mind was amazing. He had devotions in both Hebrew and Greek. He was a great preacher, when it came to the exposition of a Bible text, he had both light and heat. He could sail a boat, and was an excellent fisher man. He was later a missionary, who taught and advised many other missionaries. But then he got the dreaded disease. He suffered from it for many years. . on the
cross.that day. l know for certain that his mind and body are perfect today.
Why do I say such a thing? It is because when he was growing up in Iowa, he put his personal trust in Jesus Christ. who shed his blood for him. Before he got Alzheimers he was in the domain of darkness, at enmity with God. He became a citizen of heaven on that day.
But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies, so that they will be like his glorious body( Philippians 3:20,21, NASB),
You may have lost your reputation, your money, your memory, and your health, but God, the LORD,, your Heavenly Father will never forget you. The Lord Jesus Christ, shall never cease to pray for you. before the throne of God.
The Comforter the Holy Spirit will not leave you. Your mind may be dead but the Triune God does not sleep. He has put a hedge of protection around you (see Job chapters one and two.).
"But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit, who dwells in you
(Romans 8:8-11),
According to the rest of Roman 8, there isn't, and never will be anything that will separate you from the love of Christ. You cannot lose your salvation. You are in Christ, you are the apple of His eye.
Hebrews 6:11 say,s For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, in having ministered and in still ministering to the saints. And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence so as to realize the full assurance of hope until the end,
My pastor friend mentioned above went to heaven, and I am sure that the bells were ringing and the bands were playing. If your weak and lonely and incapacitated, Your Savior is pleading your situation before the Father.
"For in this way\ the entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be abundantly supplied " ( 2 Peter 1:11- NASB).
When I was depressed it felt like my mind was stuck in a trap. My concentration was horrible, my ability to help and comfort others was for the most part gone. But God brought me through the trials.
I am on four pills that go directly to the problem of the brain. They are antidepressants and mood stabilizers. I am also taking Fish Oil, which contains DHA and EPA. Finally I take vitamins that have antioxidants in them. If I miss one of these doses, some of my symptoms will come back.
But now by His grace I have written a second book, The Pastoral Handbook of Mental Illness: A Guide for Training and Reference. This is published by Kregel Publications of Grand Rapid,s, MI.
My wife Robyn and I wrote our first book, Broken Minds Hope for Healing When You Feel Like You're Losing It. It was published by Kregel also, and it is still on the market.
I know many are readers of this blog are from Europe,Great Britain, Australia, Russia, the Ukraine China, South Africa, etc.
Important Links
Why every church should have a copy of the Pastoral
Handbook of Mental Illness.
www.sbloemreflections.blogspot.com why-should-every-church-have-copy-of.html
Thursday, July 19, 2018
Why should every church have a copy of The Pastoral Handbook of Mental Illness?
This book which,was written so that pastors, deacons, and other Christian workers might know how to help people who have a mental illness. It is meant to be used in all cultures, since mental illness knows no boundaries. I believe that a correct biblical theology, includes validating the pervasive pain of those who suffer from mental illness, as well as securing the appropriate help for those who are suffering from it.
The Pastoral Hand Book of Mental Illness: A Guide for Training and Reference is published by Kregel Publications. It has been available to all on June 26,2018.
What kind of book/catalog is it?
- The first chapter talks about how God prepares a man for the pastoral/shepherding work that is before him.
- The Pastoral Handbook for Mental Illness: A Guide for Training and Reference, catalogs most all of the mental illnesses, and where to get help. This does not eliminate the medical care of the mentally ill, it demonstrates how to access it.
- The book has a special tool that helps detect suicide.
- It has over 60 common questions and answers about mental illness.
How do I get it?
- It provides important biblical and clinical facts that help you as a pastor distinguish the difference between spiritual and biological depression, between schizophrenia and demon possession and others such as; clinical depression and demoralization.
The Pastoral Handbook for Mental Illness: A Guide for Training and Review
1. By check
The Price -@16.99 +$3.00 shipping $19.99. This is a discount
The mailing address is 12370 Saw grass Court, Wellington, Florida 33414 . As soon as Steve receives the check, he will send the book to your address. Please put your return
address in the envelope if it is not on your check.
2. By Online
Price is same as above
Another way of payment is to go online; This The link: is http://www.heartfeltmin.org/join-us.htmll , You scroll down to the donation button and follow the prompts. After you click the donation button,Please put in the amount.-$ $19.99.This includes shipping.
You can call Heartfelt Counseling Ministries at 561-909-9109 . This involves giving Steve your credit or debit card information. over the phone. Steve will process the information and mail you the book. He will then rip up your personal information. the book. This transaction and all others like it are confidential.Our phone number is 561-9099109
What if I wanted both books?
I would be remiss if I did not mention our Book, Broken Minds Hope for Healing When You Feel Like You're Losing It.
This is a candid and spirit affirming story of a family's personal struggle, not only with mental illness, but also in finding, where they fit into the body of Christ, and His ministry. Considering that 10% of the world's adult population suffer from some form of mental illness, this book could well be required reading for pastors, elders, and Christian counselors or for anyone who is called to minister with understanding andTunbiased care. Sandra Thayer
This book was nominated by Forword magazine for the best nonfiction of 2005 We will sell it to you alone for for $17.00
How do I get both?
If you add this to The Pastoral Handbook, I will give you both of them for $28.000. This includes shipping,
I
Thank you, Steve and Robyn Bloem,
You can pay the same way as above.
Payments methods are the same as above. If you have any questions, please call me at 561-909-9109 or email me at pathema@msn.com
Monday, July 16, 2018
Should a Pastor do Social Work?
It is true that the Lord Jesus was not a social warrior. However a pastor should imitate the Lord Jesus, who not not only preached the gospel,but went about doing good,by helping the sick and the needy (Acts 10:3, NASB). The Hebrew word anah and others like it are used again and again in regards to Israel helping the needy, and the poor. The book of Job is full of "social work. " He helped the orphans and the widow.
Because I delivered the poor who cried for help, and the orphan, who had no helper. "The blessing of the one ready to perish came upon me"(Job 29:12,13).
We reject much of so called social work,which advocates the abortion of children, believes in suicide as a choice, and encourages illicit sexual relations. There is so much to say how we need to have a biblical, pastoral theology Please get my new book, The Pastoral Handbook of Mental Illness. In the first thirty pages, I discuss the pastoral history of Godly shepherds in the Bible. I have many more things to say but can't say them here. I preach the gospel often and have done so for over thirty years. But I also will not say to a brother, "praise Jesus,go your way and be filled." Our website is under construction. If you would like a copy of The Pastoral Theology of Mental Illness, and or Broken Minds Hope for Healing When You Feel Like You're Losing It; please email me at pathema@msn.com or text me at 561.909-9109. The Pastoral Hand book is $20.00 and Broken Minds is $16.00, Shipping is $3.00 |
Monday, July 9, 2018
Why did I write, The Pastoral Handbook of Mental Illness?
This book was written so that pastors, deacons, and other
Christian workers might know how to help people who have mental illness. It is
meant to be used in all cultures, since mental illness knows no boundaries. I believe that a correct biblical theology
includes validating mental illness as a true disease entity as well as securing
the appropriate help for those who are suffering from it.
Dr. D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones was a
medical doctor and a very effective pastor/teacher. He knew the importance of having
a book in print that would aid pastors to clearly differentiate between
spiritual and medical issues. He avoided the one-size-fits-all mentality. I
submit a paragraph from his writing where he explains:
“Having insured that the approach has been right, we come to the actual diagnosis. If you cannot make a diagnosis you cannot help your patient. Here again lies the importance of an accurate knowledge of the facts, the facts of life and the spiritual facts. They all come together here. To me the thing that is needed above everything else at the present time is an accurate textbook which deals with the borderland where the spiritual, the psychological, and the psychiatric meet. This is the most difficult sphere of all in the practice of medicine, and in Christian pastoral work. I have thought about it for some forty-five years, for ministers have been in the habit of sending people to me and explaining, “I don’t know what to think of this case, is it a spiritual physical or a psychological one?” There is really no adequate textbook on this problem, and it is very important from every standpoint. Much time will be lost if you cannot differentiate. You will be unhelpful to the person who is confronting you and perhaps even harmful. D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Healing and the Scriptures, (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1982) p.77
Our website is getting some important work that needs to be done. If you would like to more about this book, please email me at pathema@msn.com or text me at 561.909.9109. and I will get back to you.
Friday, July 6, 2018
Why do Christians struggle with feeling faint many times throughout their lives .?
The Great English Pastor, often called one of the greatest preacher/pastor that has ever lived.
From: A Plain Talk Upon An Encouraging Topic
Here is a message from Robyn Bloem.
A piece about the new book, The Pastoral Handbook Of Mental Illness: A Guide for Training and Review.
Please see Steve's wife,Robyn talk about his new book. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XMyO6PX9EM&t=97
Prolonged Pain
A spirit of faintness will come over us, at times, through the prospect of prolonged pain or severe trial. You have not yet felt the cruel smart, but you are well aware that it must come and you shudder at the prospect. As it is true that “we feel a thousand deaths in fearing one,” so do we feel a thousand trials in the dread of one single affliction.
Anticipatory Anxiety
The soldier is often braver in the midst of the battle than before the conflict begins. Waiting for the assault is trying work—even the crash of the onslaught is not so great a test of endurance. I confess that I feel an inward faintness in the prospect of bodily pain. It creates a swooning sickness of heart within me to consider it for a moment and, beloved friend;
The Pressure of Constant Sorrow
Faintness will also come upon true Christians in connection with the pressure of actual sorrow. Hearts may bear up long, but they are very apt to yield if the pressure is continuous from month to month. A constant drip is felt even by a stone. A long day of drizzling rain is more wetting than a passing shower of heavy drops. A man cannot always be poor, or always be sick, or always be slandered, or always be friendless without sometimes being tempted to say, “My heart is faint and weary; when will the day break and the shadows flee away?”
Long and Heavy Trials
I say again, the very choicest of God’s elect may, through the long abiding of bitter sorrow and heavy distress, be ready to faint in the day of adversity. The same has happened to earnest Christians engaged in diligent service, when they have seen no present success. To go on tilling a thankless soil, to continue to cast bread upon the waters and to find no return has caused many a true heart to faint with inward bleeding. Yet this is full often the test of our fidelity.
Faint hearts of that kind there may be among my fellow soldiers, ready to lay down the weapons of their warfare because they win no victory at this present. My brothers, I pray you do not desert the field of battle but, like Jonah, remember the Lord and continue to abide by the royal standard! It may be that inquiries will be made as to why we should thus enlarge upon the different ways in which Christians faint.
New ChristiansOur reply is, we have been thus particular in order to meet the temptation so common among young Christians, to fancy that they are singular in their trials. “Surely no one has felt as I feel,” says many a young Christian. “I don’t suppose another person ever hung down his head and his hands and became so utterly overcome as I am.” Do not listen to that suggestion, for it is devoid of truth! Faintness is very common in the Lord’s hosts—and some of His mightiest men have been the victims of it. Even David himself, that hero of Judah, in the day of battle waxed faint and had been slain if a warrior had not come to the rescue. Do not give way to faintness! Strive against it vehemently, but at the same time, should it overcome you, cast not away your confidence, nor write yourself down as rejected of
God A Plain Talk Upon an Encouraging Topic, by Charles Spurgeon.
Here what Scripture has to say about God never being faint in spirit.
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth Does not become weary or tired. His understanding is inscrutable He gives strength to the weary, And to him who lacks might He increases power. Though youths grow weary and tired, And vigorous young men stumble badly, Yet those who wait for the LORD will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired, They will walk and not become weary.
Isaiah 40:28-31
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
The Mother of Persecutioni is Hate Speech
Are you in a country that persecutes you because you are giving the good news of the gospel? I mean the true gospel,which includes that the Lord Jesus was born to die for our sins. The Son of God humbled himself by being united to a human nature. He was and is the God/Man, If you believe the gospel with head and heart, then you are blessed and are saved forever. But some countries know little overt persecution. God is in control of how much each and every country gets persecuted. They are part of His eternal decrees. The attempt to ban, "hate speech" may tip the United States to oppress evangelical churches in the United States of America. But of course,
God uses his people to risk freeing the church
But what is hate speech?
It is speech based on labeling something that a select group of people believe that is detrimental to others of another group.
It is speech based on labeling something that a select group of people believe that is detrimental to others of another group.
Pastor's that expound the Bible, from Genesis through Revelation, who are faced with a choice. It is, "will you be faithful to explain the word of God and ask for a change in a person's life,as proof of repentance, or will you speak well of everyone and everything." One of the apostle's favorite terms for himself and his relationship was bond slave. He was trouble maker but a truth speaker. Here is part of the legacy that the Lord Jesus Christ gave to us.
Matthew 5:11,12
"There are many true Christians who are persecuted daily, some are blinded, others have a machete taken to them and still others are killed. We must be prepared, wise as serpents and innocent as doves.
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