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Tag Archives: sacrifice
Heading Into the Wilderness
Everyone I engage is experiencing some level of challenge in life. Some of these challenges are life altering. What is up with all these trials? I have been teaching on adult development and the stages of faith with greater frequency. … Continue reading
Posted in Living Wisely, Personal Vitality, Shepherding Well, Spiritual Vitality, The Shepherd's Health
Tagged bible, Faith, god, Jesus, ministry sacrifices, Relational Ministry, relationship with God, sacrifice, self-awareness, shepherd's example, spiritual formation, Spiritual vitality, suffering, wilderness
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What If You Struggle with Community
Community Travails A few weeks ago, on a Saturday morning, my wife and I found ourselves with two dear, dear friends of ours over breakfast. It was the usual chatter of kids, heart stuff, life stuff, and movies we had watched. There … Continue reading
Posted in Living Wisely, Personal Vitality, The Shepherd's Health
Tagged community, holistic health, lament, loss & grief, relationships, sacrifice, self-awareness, self-care
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Tending Scattered Wool 