Snuffing The Smoldering Flax

This article ran on Phoenix Preacher in March of 2008.  It generated over 400 responses.  The article was generated by a message Michael had heard that I had put him in possession of.  This was during the time I was beginning to get serious about doing this blog.
Michael is a gifted and direct writer.  I [...]

Finding Your Way Out Of Depression- Maryellen Stipe

This is an article written by Maryellen Stipe that I ran last summer.  I thought it would be a good time to run this article again.  There is much for us to consider.  Allan

Finding your Way out of Depression. A Counselor’s Look At Psalm 13

1 How long, O LORD? Will you forget me forever? How [...]

It’s 4:15 a.m.

Today I had an awesome talk with our son.  His new found faith is so pure and real.  When he speaks with me now it’s all about wanting to please God and questions he has.  He holds back nothing and I’m in awe at what God is doing.
A few hours later at about 7:00p.m. he [...]

They Say It’s Your Birthday!

Today marks one year since the official grand opening of More Than Coping.  What started as an idea and progressed to a very nervous “what am I getting myself into?”  has survived 365 days.
I have sought to stay true to my convictions concerning how I desired this site to be.  I would say for the [...]

Let’s Exorcise That Mental Illness Away

A topic I have been very hesitant to approach is the idea of performing exorcisms on individuals suffering with a mental illness.  In a nutshell, your depression is seen as a “spirit of depression” and to be “cured” that demon must be driven from your being.  Go down the list of mental illnesses and you [...]

Streams In The Desert- An Hour In The Garden

“He went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when evening was come, he was there alone” (Matt. 14:23).
The man Christ Jesus felt the need of perfect solitude–Himself alone, entirely by Himself, alone with Himself. We know how much intercourse with men draws us away from ourselves and exhausts our powers. The man Christ [...]

Saturday Night Live- Beautiful Christian Music, Praise &Worship

In case you’re curious, my all time favorite is #10.    Allan
Song List
1.  This Is Your Life-  Switchfoot
2.  Come, Now Is The Time To Worship-  Brian Doerksen & Wendy O’Connel
3.  I Am Your Beloved-  Vineyard
4.  Your Love Oh Lord-  Third Day
5.  Sing To The King Who Is Coming To Reign-  Passion Worship Band
6.  [...]

Christianity Today Reviews “The Soloist”

I have yet to see this movie but I thought I’d share this review.  I hope it’s as good as advertised!   Allan
The Soloist
Review by Josh Hurst | posted 4/24/2009
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The Soloist
Our rating:

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MPAA rating: PG-13
(for thematic elements, some drug use, and language)

Genre: Drama
Theater release:
April 24, 2009
by [...]

Prayer Requests & Praise Reports- April 24th

Revelation 21:1  And I saw a new heaven and a new earth. For the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. And the sea no longer is.
Revelation 21:2  And I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down from God out of Heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her Husband.
Revelation 21:3  [...]

Helping a family member/friend suffering with anxiety-New Resource From Great Britain For All Forms Of Anxiety

In the year this blog has been up and going one thing I have noted is the number of international visitors that drop by.  Many are from England/Great Britain/United Kingdom.  I’m not quite what description is most appropriate.
Yesterday I added an excellent resource that originates from Singapore yet is just as valuable here because of [...]