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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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Experiences For Groups and Retreats
Healing Prayer For Harmful Images
Have you ever seen something that brought you distress or even traumatized you? Do you have any harmful images you’ve internalized that periodically come back to upset you?
October 28, 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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Bible Studies
Biblical Meditation: Using Imagination to Pray
What is Biblical meditation? Here are some key Bible verses on imagination and examples of Biblical meditation techniques for counseling, spiritual direction, small groups, soul care, prayer, and Christian discipleship.
July 4, 2015
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Key Articles
Henri Nouwen’s Secret Journal
In Henri Nouwen’s Dark Night he received pastoral counseling and kept a secret journal. Shortly before he died this was published as “The Inner Voice of Love.” Here are some quotes and insights for pastors and ministry leaders.
June 2, 2015
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Battling Chronic Pain
I talk with people who struggle with chronic pain. I’m in my fourth week of pain since having a nerve in my left hand injured by
May 14, 2015
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Bible Study and Quotes on “Hearing God” by Dallas Willard
Soul Shepherding helps pastors and leaders discern God’s guidance is. This Bible study with quotes from “Hearing God” by Dallas Willard is a great resource.
May 1, 2015
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