Articles

Lament: Giving Voice to Suffering and Hope

Lament: Giving Voice to Suffering and Hope

By Tamara Thompson, BCC I recently listened as a patient shared how sad she was that her health issues prohibited her from doing the things that she wanted to do. Her sister, with whom she lived, would often chastise her for being sad and told her she needed to have...

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Identifying Care Fatigue

Identifying Care Fatigue

By Seth Shaver, M.Div.      We often overlook how giving of ourselves when we care for others wears on us physically, emotionally, and even spiritually. Not acknowledging these costs can lead us into care (or compassion) fatigue, and sometimes even caregiver burnout....

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The Pastoral Church

The Pastoral Church

By Gabriel Fisher, D.Min., BCC      Throughout my life, I have visited many churches. Some are warm and friendly right at the door. Others do not seem to notice you at all. Still others are friendly at the front end but do not make much of an effort to get to know you...

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Coming Alongside

Coming Alongside

By Paul Riddle, D.Min., BCC      All praise to the God and Father of our Master, Jesus the Messiah! Father of all mercy! God of all healing counsel! He comes alongside us when we go through hard times, and before you know it, he brings us alongside someone else who is...

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