May 2015 Issue

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Derek J. Morris

Take a moment to reflect on your current support system.

Clinical depression or “life sorrows”? Distinguishing between grief and depression in pastoral care 1

Ronald W. Pies, Cynthia M.A. Geppert

How does the pastoral counselor distinguish ordinary grief from clinical depression?

How does the pastoral counselor distinguish ordinary grief from clinical depression?

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Feeding Five or Five Thousand 1

Haddon Robinson

The author looks at Jesus as a “splendid communicator.”

The author looks at Jesus as a “splendid communicator.”

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Adventist theology and the new anthropology: Challenges and opportunities

Marcos Blanco

What does the process of dehellenization do to theology and how does it relate to Adventist theology?

What does the process of dehellenization do to theology and how does it relate to Adventist theology?

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“Holy” gossiping: Reflections on how the psalms view the misuse of the tongue

Dragoslava Santrac

Raising awareness about the misuse of the tongue and seeking to prevent and solve its terrible consequences becomes an imperative for every person who serves the God of peace and truth.

Raising awareness about the misuse of the tongue and seeking to prevent and solve its terrible consequences becomes an imperative for every person who serves the God of peace and truth.

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Revive in Us Your Work

Ted Wilson

From our continuing revival and reformation series.

From our continuing revival and reformation series.

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Balancing a Busy Life

S. Joseph Kidder

Listed in this article are seven tips to help facilitate the pastoral process of finding balance.

Listed in this article are seven tips to help facilitate the pastoral process of finding balance.

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The way of a Christian leader

Larry Yeagley

Learn about various aspects of leadership in light of Jesus’ downward mobility.

Learn about various aspects of leadership in light of Jesus’ downward mobility.

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Taking time to be attentive

Nancy Costa

From the revival and reformation series.

From the revival and reformation series.

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Autopsy of a Deceased Church: 12 Ways to Keep Yours Alive

Willie E. Hucks II

12 ways to keep your church alive

12 ways to keep your church alive

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Dwindling Evidence for the Moderate Use of Alcohol

Fred Hardinge

From the monthly pastor and health feature.

From the monthly pastor and health feature.

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Letters to the Editor

The cosmic conflict In his article (“An Enemy Hath DoneThis: Cosmic Conflict Theodicy”—March 2015), Richard Rice articulatelydescribes the cosmic conflict theodicyvery well, giving an excellent summarywith insights. I also really appreciatedthe findings of Dr. Boyd,…

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