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Flashback: The Rehabilitation of Peter
A major focus here at Kiln of the Soul virtual parish is healing, of restoring divine justice to the lives of individuals. Naturally that puts our emphasis on pastoral counseling. I write with the aim to declare as clearly as … Continue reading
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Tagged divine justice, Jesus, moral justice, pastoral counseling, pastoral ministry, psychology, scripture, Simon Peter
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Nobody can explain it, though thousands have tried. We can’t even describe it. There is ample evidence in Scripture that it goes far back into human history. It’s more than mere records of conversations with God. Just who is going … Continue reading
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Tagged conversations with God, human suffering, Job, mysticism, peace, psychology, sensory heart, western christianity
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Locus Focus Hocus Pocus
(Posted early as tomorrow’s message.) I’ve tried to warn my readers that we should study the Ancient Hebrew mindset as best we can, but never pretend it is necessary or even possible to duplicate it in ourselves. We do not … Continue reading
Grouch No More
Here’s the real miracle: Not that I don’t get sick but that sickness doesn’t get me. I’ve always tried to face it with humor, but the protective barricades were weak. Thus, I’ve done my best to hide away when ill … Continue reading
Never Alone
I don’t feel the least bit lonely. Inner turmoil is the native human element. Want to end all tension? Die. Meanwhile, if you live, then a gnawing sense of longing for something or other is our native element here on … Continue reading
Posted in sanity
Tagged mission, mysticism, peace, philosophy, psychology, resistance, Scott Peck, spirituality, Thomas Szasz, western civilization
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The Faith of Loners
They told me, “There are no Lone Rangers in the faith.” Aside from a couple of truly fine leaders, the majority of those with whom I’ve worked in churches would reflexively deny that a Christian can be a faithful, spirit-filled … Continue reading
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Tagged church politics, evangelism, Lone Rangers, mysticism, oppression, peace, psychology, religion, spirituality
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It Would Work without Me
The word “faith” itself connotes an ultimate confidence in things we cannot possibly understand, much less control. I can tell you that it’s there. I can show you what it does to me when I touch it. My words just … Continue reading
Posted in eldercraft
Tagged communion, ministry, mission, mysticism, nature, pastoral care, psychology, religion, sensory heart
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Psalm 37
This is an acrostic psalm loaded with popular proverbs of David’s time. It’s the age old question of why it seems the wicked prosper and the righteous are blown by the winds of blind fortune. On the surface, it appears … Continue reading
Posted in bible
Tagged Biblical Mysticism, King David, nature, oppression, peace, Political activism, Psalms, psychology
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It’s Not What You Might Expect
Welcome to my world. I’ve tried to make things as transparent as possible because it’s what God demands of me. If you were to meet me in the flesh, you’d find me affable and relaxed most of the time. When … Continue reading
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Tagged civility, mysticism, peace, psychology, quantum reasoning, spirituality
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