Clues for Spiritual Direction This post is a continuation of the application of Lowen’s theories as it applies to spiritual issues. You may want to go back and read beginning here. Look for the charts for each of the 16 types as they are posted
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Adaptive Religious Leadership Introduction When I was a senior in Seminary Christ Lutheran Church in the inner city of Rochester, New York hired me for a part time job as an assistant for outreach. The pastor the Rev. Jeff Prozo inspired the congregation and me with his innovative approaches to ministry. First of all
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Essential Traits of Thriving Spiritual Leaders Discover the crucial personality traits that define successful spiritual leaders. Learn how to cultivate these qualities and inspire your community! Introduction Have you ever wondered what sets apart truly exceptional spiritual leaders? It’s not just about knowledge or charisma – it’s about character! In fact, a recent study by
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Introduction Over the years I occasionally meet people who have come to believe in Jesus but believe they can be Christian without joining a church. At the very least they missed Jesus saying “Where two or more are gathered together I am in the midst of them.” Mathew 18:20 Conversion Chart If you have followed
Jesus told Parables from farming. These used images that were very familiar to his listeners. The Seeds in the Field Then he told them many things in parables, saying: “A farmer went out to sow his seed. 4 As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and
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Introduction We are in an unbelievable, terrible period of anti-Semitic hate. However, Christian’s should not be Antismetic! It is unbiblical! St. Paul writes about this in his letter to the Romans. However 25 I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers and sisters, so that you may not be conceited:
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More Parables This post will discuss three more Parables: Treasures in Heaven, Wise and Foolish Builders, Old Cloth and New Wine. Treasures in heaven 19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven,
The Parables of Salt and Light this post is the first of several about the parables of Jesus. We begin with The Parables of Salt and Light. As we have seen with The Beatitudes there are many spiritual practices and disciplines to aid our spiritual journey on The Way. Jesus also taught using stories.
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Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. The Blessing The first thing to realize about this Beatitude is the blessing: the Kingdom of heaven. It is the same as the first. This time the Kingdom is more fully present. However, let us have
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Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called children of God Reconciliation At The Church of the Reconciliation. “God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself” was engraved in the arch above the sanctuary. It caused me to meditate upon these words of St. Paul. So from now on we regard
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