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 Topic: The Hard Edge of Shepherding |
davegus
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 Forum: Day 23: The Rod Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 11:56 am Subject: The Hard Edge of Shepherding |
| “I can’t support the assumption that shepherding is simply about nurture and ‘pastoral care.’†Wow. This should not have been a newsflash for me, but it was. I have alw ... |
| Topic: Why the Son of Man Came |
davegus
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Forum: Day 10: Lost and Found Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 11:54 am Subject: Why the Son of Man Came |
| “Leadership means looking for the lost. Shepherd leaders feel comfortable in places where sheep get lost. We need to know our way around tough neighborhoods, vacant lots, bars, and homeless shel ... |
| Topic: The Power of Touch |
davegus
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Forum: Day 8: The Shepherd Healer Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 11:53 am Subject: The Power of Touch |
| “Whatever the condition, shepherds can’t simply stand at a distance. They need to touch the sheep.†How am I doing at “touching the sheep� Making eye contact and greeti ... |
| Topic: Leftovers or a Fresh Meal? |
davegus
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Forum: Day 7: Feed My Sheep Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 11:51 am Subject: Leftovers or a Fresh Meal? |
| Challenged by this quote: “What do we feed those we serve? Are they getting frequent meals rich in nutrition, or is it old and trivial stuff?†For me, this is the difference between prepar ... |
| Topic: Heart is not a Yes/No Question |
davegus
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Forum: Day 2: PROVISION Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 11:49 am Subject: Heart is not a Yes/No Question |
| I was struck by the answer that Laniak received from Abu-Jamal when he asked what it takes to be a shepherd: “What really matters is that you have the heart for it. If you do, you can begin tomo ... |
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