http://drjean.psychcentral.net A place for the contemplative thoughts of a philosopher. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:48:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) I don't know how many know, or care to remember that I am a survivor of TBI.  I think many forget that fact, especially when I "look" so normal.  I try to pick projects that don't force my TBI difficulties, so I may also "look" like I'm ... http://drjean.psychcentral.net/2010/03/12/a-little-about-tbi/ No matter what your personal beliefs regarding the "endtimes" of the world ... now is a good Time to Trust God. I personally believe in a pre-tribulational rapture, that that is the truest meaning of The Blessed Hope ... that we, as believers in Christ, will not see any of the ... http://drjean.psychcentral.net/2010/02/21/time-to-trust-god/ Dear Members, Yesterday evening it was reported that the Obama Administration is actively seeking alternative locations for the trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the mastermind of the 9/11 attacks. This reported sudden shift by the administration is proof that your efforts are not in vain -- together we can force this ... http://drjean.psychcentral.net/2010/01/29/a-message-from-keep-america-safe/ Is Teaching American History Unconstitutional? According to Baptist Professor Derek Davis and his cronies, apparently the answer is "Yes!" Occasionally, the Secular and Religious Left go beyond their normal anti-religious bigotry to make claims that are just too outrageous to be ignored. This week provided such an example. Several months ago, I was one ... http://drjean.psychcentral.net/2010/01/15/a-message-from-wallbuilders/ Are you in need of renewal? For the Lord has driven out great and powerful nations for you, and no one has yet been able to defeat him. Each one of you will put to flight a thousand of the enemy, for the Lord your God fights for you, just as ... http://drjean.psychcentral.net/2010/01/03/are-you-in-need-of-renewal/ A wonderful inheritance What will your children inherit? What about your grandchildren? Would you like them to know God's mercy as you have or even more so? What a wonderful inheritance to pass on from generation to generation. If this is what we want for our children, we must help them to ... http://drjean.psychcentral.net/2009/12/31/how-will-you-rely-upon-gods-mercy-this-year/ Source of joy and peace "Open my eyes to the wonderful truths in your law. I have chosen to be faithful; I have determined to live by your laws. Lord, give me your unfailing love, the salvation that you promised me. Then I will have an answer for those who taunt me, for ... http://drjean.psychcentral.net/2009/12/27/this-weeks-promise-god-will-give-you-peace/ Maybe not selfish, but self centered?  I've often counselled people with regards to good self care NOT being selfish, and it isn't.  And sometimes, yes, you do need to focus on yourself for your own good...  but that's not what I'm calling into question here and now. It's Christmas, yet some ... http://drjean.psychcentral.net/2009/12/25/are-you-selfish/ This is the time of year nearly everyone celebrates... though not for the reasons that believers do....but good still. Believers celebrate this time of the year as the birth date of "Emanuel" that is, God with us. While there are many names for this person, most all considered Him to be ... http://drjean.psychcentral.net/2009/12/24/wise-men-still-seek-him/ Many of you know about my service dog Caleb.  Monday's are the toughest when I haven't done anything all weekend; his focus is diminished. But today we had to go to the bank early and he was a gem.  As I was sitting and working with a bank officer, he laid ... http://drjean.psychcentral.net/2009/12/07/oh-caleb-rofl/