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As a woman in ministry, and a mother of three boys, you would think that "mothering" would come naturally to me as a pastor/chaplain. But I don't know that it does. So this meditation is a good reminder to me of the importance of being patient and gentle with those in our care. It reminds ...

What a great story. I'm impressed and envious you walked the Camino de Santiago! It's hard to fully appreciate water in a society where one can just turn on the tap and out it pours, hot or cold, upon demand. I also think of times in my life when I was thirsty, really thirsty, and did not have ready...

“God fully intends to use the shepherd image to shape the identity of his ministers.� (p. 35) There are, as Jesus says, good Shepherds and bad Shepherds. Jesus is the ultimate Good Shepherd. What kind of shepherd am I? I am an introvert by nature, and tend to want to reserve my energy. Caring fo...

This section reminds me how pitiful sheep are. They rely 100% on the Shepherd for all their needs: food, water, shelter, healthcare, etc. It seems to me many Americans chafe under the thought of such reliance or provision. We prefer the "pull ourselves up by our own bootstraps" models, and...

“The wilderness can be such a catalyst for good; we may voluntarily create one for the purpose of recharging our relationship with God.� I am remembering how many stories in Scripture describe wilderness experiences: Moses going into the desert for 40 years, the people of Israel wandering in the...