Emphasis Preaching Journal

It may seem strange that the man with an unclean spirit worships in the synagogue. It really is not that uncommon to find people in worship who are possessed by addictions, denial, animosity, or simply have "unquiet" minds. Even in the twenty-first century, many continue to stigmatize those who are labeled "mentally ill." We can watch most physical ailments improve and heal over time, but emotional trauma is altogether different and mysterious.