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A Psychiatrist's take on the Bible

A Psychiatrist's take on the Bible

By Verle Bell

Practical ideas from the Word of God that instruct, reproove, correct, cleanse and aide in ministry. Informed by a life of study of a board certified Psychiatrist and ordained minister.
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How to help a husband be a spiratual leader

A Psychiatrist's take on the BibleNov 16, 2021

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How to help a husband be a spiratual leader

How to help a husband be a spiratual leader

 When a husband is uncomfortable with leading spiritually and may not even be saved. You could pout, complain to him and others, take over yourself, or give up. But, do you suppose that God might have other approaches? Here are some ideas to help you start searching for another way.

Nov 16, 202110:22
FAITH and ACTION

FAITH and ACTION

An old quote says,” Your words speak so loudly, I can’t hear what you say.” I find that it helps to ask myself, 1 What do I believe? 2 What should I then do?
Oct 23, 202133:41
BOWELS OF MERCY

BOWELS OF MERCY

Youngsters snicker at "bowel jokes" and the rest of us tend to ignore the gut until we get old and are falling apart and our dignity is gone then we talk of nothing but physical illness. However our bowels are a big topic in the Bible and we need to take better care of them and listen to them more.

Sep 06, 202109:05
AIEE! NOT ME, LORD, SEND SOMEONE BETTER!

AIEE! NOT ME, LORD, SEND SOMEONE BETTER!

Do you consider yourself unqualified weak maybe even the least capable? Then you are perfect for the job! You are much more needed than those who think that they are, "all that" Not many mighty or wise or beautiful are called, God uses the small of this world to do his work so that the glory goes to him. So now what is your excuse? "Here am I, send me!"

Sep 02, 202107:50
PROFITABLE EXERCISE

PROFITABLE EXERCISE

Sure, exercise profits little (I timothy 4:8) but it does profit and serves as a good model for developing spiritual "muscles"

Sep 02, 202105:15
None so blind as those who will not see

None so blind as those who will not see

Jesus was especially frustrated with people who having eyes to see did not see, or ears to hear, or mouths to speak. He told Moses, "Who made your mouth, or eyes or ears?" He made them and if I ask will cause them to see what he sees, hear what he hears and speak his words.

Aug 20, 202105:24
Depressed? Smile and lift up the hands that hang down

Depressed? Smile and lift up the hands that hang down

Depression is fed and worsened by frowning and slouching and moving slowly. 

Aug 19, 202107:37
You asked for forgiveness, did you accept it?

You asked for forgiveness, did you accept it?

We can look all spiritual asking God to forgive us but deep down we are terrified to accept it because then we: owe God big time! can't judge others as worse or as unforgivable, need to act in our new worth and dignity and seize the responsibilities that come our way because we have been made worthy etc.

Aug 18, 202108:49
God, the great physician

God, the great physician

There are only four kinds of people on this planet. Sick people who say they're fine, sick people who admit there is sick but wallow and it, sick people who tried to fix themselves, and sick people who go to the great physician and find a cure and aren't sick.

Aug 17, 202105:27
Ask not what others can do for you!

Ask not what others can do for you!

We are told that it is more blessed to give than receive. This is true even if the receiver does not reciprocate, because no one can outgive God.

Aug 16, 202106:25
How many gods does it take to change a lightbulb?

How many gods does it take to change a lightbulb?

I know, the title is a bit silly. There is only one God. Thankfully it only takes one God to “change a light bulb if the light bulb wants to be changed?”

Jul 08, 202107:25
Be a bother, please!

Be a bother, please!

It is worth noting that most prayers in the Bible are “supplications”. They are “bothering God” for our needs.


Read this blog at https://verlebellmd.com/2021/04/26/be-a-bother-please/


For more blogs, read them at https://verlebellmd.com/

Apr 30, 202107:50
Fair? You want fair?

Fair? You want fair?

Getting worked up over the crazy, unfair, dangerous world I live in is just plain crazy.


Read the blog at https://verlebellmd.com/2021/04/18/fair-you-want-fair/


For more blogs, read them at https://verlebellmd.com/

Apr 29, 202105:47
A Backup Savior?

A Backup Savior?

Secretly I want to follow Christ, but, have a back up plan just in case. 

Apr 19, 202105:14
Humility

Humility

The devil wants me humiliated but God wants me humble.  What is the difference?

Apr 17, 202105:49