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When Shepherds Weep: Finding Tears of Joy for Wounded Pastors
The purpose of this book is to help pastors regain their spiritual perspective in the trials of ministry by understanding how suffering is used by God to develop the pastor and the church. It comes along wounded pastors to offer comfort and encouragement.
192 pages, Paperback
First published November 2, 2015
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March 23, 2020
I've been doing a study on suffering recently, and someone pointed me toward this book. Of course, it is more narrowly aimed at pastors, but I'm very glad to have encountered it however it arrived. What I found was just excellent. I appreciate very much Daman's liberal (as in a lot) use of Scripture. He leavens or illustrates that with the experience of a man who has pastored for a long time. His heart for God's men is clear, and his prescriptions for their emotional and spiritual recovery are scriptural, practical, and helpful. Most of all, he attempts to change how wounded pastors think because Daman understands that wrong thinking is the foundation of wrong action.
In the midst of this overall praise, I will offer two criticism. First, I am a KJV Bible man. As such, I found it very frustrating to experience a constant discussion of how something ought to have been translated as something else. I realize I am in the minority in my position and that most people won't be bothered by such a thing but it is very off-putting for me. Second, the book is not necessarily written well. It isn't badly written; it just doesn't necessarily flow like a book should flow. It is organized, helpful, clear, and scriptural. It is well-edited. But the phrasing doesn't wow you, if you know what I mean.
Having said that, I still recommend it without hesitation. Page after page in my copy is marked with exclamations of delight and affirmation. This is a good, good book. If you are in its target audience, read it. You will be much edified.
In the midst of this overall praise, I will offer two criticism. First, I am a KJV Bible man. As such, I found it very frustrating to experience a constant discussion of how something ought to have been translated as something else. I realize I am in the minority in my position and that most people won't be bothered by such a thing but it is very off-putting for me. Second, the book is not necessarily written well. It isn't badly written; it just doesn't necessarily flow like a book should flow. It is organized, helpful, clear, and scriptural. It is well-edited. But the phrasing doesn't wow you, if you know what I mean.
Having said that, I still recommend it without hesitation. Page after page in my copy is marked with exclamations of delight and affirmation. This is a good, good book. If you are in its target audience, read it. You will be much edified.
June 13, 2020
I was deliberate in my journey through this book. Recommended by a friend and having just gone through a time of weeping the loss of families in the church, I found great wisdom and comfort in its pages. Many things I already knew, but like a good meal, I was eager to devour the content again. My highlights from the book are visible and I hope all are encouraged by them and this review to read this book.
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