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The Gentle Protector You Need
In his book Joy Starts Here Jim Wilder says that every child and hurting person needs a Gentle Protector. A Gentle Protector is someone who has power
December 14, 2015
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Itching For Jesus? (My Painful Reaction to Poison Oak)
Recently I was trail running in the hills during a private retreat at the Prince of Peace monastery. It was a beautiful day and I
December 2, 2015
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You’re Not a Wallflower! (Appreciating a Pastor’s Wife)
Have you ever felt like a wallflower? I have and so have many of the pastors’ wives I talk with. (Whether or not you’re a
October 12, 2015
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Five Ideas for Pastor Appreciation Month
October is Pastor Appreciation Month. Yes, there is a “Pastor Appreciation Month!” I’m so glad there is! This is a month to practice what we
October 5, 2015
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Chasing After God
On our Sabbatical one of the things that Kristi and I prayed about was our longing for God. What we desire will ultimately tell the
September 21, 2015
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Kristi’s Sabbatical Update
This is a journal update I would like to share from Kristi. My prayer is that it will minister to you as it has to
September 15, 2015
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Learning to Rest on Sabbatical
Kristi and I are on Day Ten of our thirty day Sabbatical, which I described in the devotional I wrote just before we started: “Our
August 31, 2015
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Our First Sabbatical (Why Pastors Need This!)
As you read this Kristi and I have just begun a Sabbatical together! Since starting Soul Shepherding in 2009 I’ve helped other pastors go on Sabbatical,
August 21, 2015
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Remembering Ray Ortlund Sr.
Eight years ago today on July 22, 2007 Ray Ortlund, Sr. passed through the veil into the eternal world of the Father. Ray was the
July 22, 2015
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Fear of the Dentist
Recently I was having tooth pain and needed dental work. Many people have a fear of the dentist. It’s no wonder why. Our teeth and gums
July 15, 2015
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