Monthly Archives: August 2012

Fasting

Posted on August 31, 2012 by diospsytrek

“When you fast. . .”  Mt. 6:16     Many years ago Pastor Joel quoted the above verse, the very words of Jesus, and said something to the effect that fasting is an expected part of the Christian life.  Jesus fasted and so … Continue reading →

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Codepedency: The Persistent Pain

Posted on August 28, 2012 by diospsytrek

    In a sermon given around 15 years ago I heard my pastor, Dr. Joel Hunter, state what I believe to be the only valid definition of romantic love–love between a husband and wife–or for that matter even the agape love one has for … Continue reading →

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Clarity

Posted on August 24, 2012 by diospsytrek

    Lately, I’ve been having moments that I can best describe as “clarity.”  It’s like suddenly out of chaos everything comes into focus. I only sleep about 3-4 hours most nights and so during the day I’m often feeling sleep … Continue reading →

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Angelo: Part V

Posted on August 14, 2012 by diospsytrek

     I ran into my neighbor Angelo again this morning and we spoke for the first time in a while.  He stumbled and fell a couple months back and although he was just skinned up it undermined his confidence. He’s … Continue reading →

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Life’s Rhythms

Posted on August 8, 2012 by diospsytrek

    Coming from a gene pool rich in raging bipolars on both sides of my family has likely caused me to be more aware of my own rhythms–the cycles of highs and lows that often drown out my impulses toward a balanced life.  Yesterday I felt … Continue reading →

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