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“Busyness is one of the pastor’s most effective tools of remaining at a safe relational and emotional distance.” quote by J R Briggs — Download Open image

““Busyness is one of the pastor’s most effective tools of remaining at a safe relational and emotional distance.””

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“all of your expectations be frustrated, May all of your plans be thwarted, May all of your desires be withered into nothingness, That you…

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“I end with a blessing from Larry Hine, Brennan Manning’s spiritual director, who delivered this benediction at Manning’s ordination service: May all of your…

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“When we wear the mask that we are only susceptible to small and respectable sins, we communicate to those around us a tame and…

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