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An easy to follow description of first person experience in spiritual practices.

Interesting family experience with aging parent, choosing well.

Reference history

Starting this voluminous work on recommendation of experts in the field of Moral Injury in preparation for facilitation of Building Spiritual Strength group to serve Veterans.

In the section on home visitation Bonhoeffer writes "Many a pastor does not become a true Christian until he engages in spiritual care." He follows on with a comparison of the place of confessional in the Roman Church and evangelical ministry. "The evangelical pastor shows through a visit that Christ wishes to come to this house." This resonates in me as a spiritual truth, confirmed by my years serving as a pastor.

The introduction by Jay Rochelle sent me back into my seminary library of Martin Luther's Basic Theological Writings. Refreshing to read the Letter on "escaping a plague", and the duty to protect oneself through the use of medicines to protect both your neighbor and self. Perfectly timely reflection in the age of Covid-19.

The introduction by Jay Rochelle sent me back into my seminary library of Martin Luther's Basic Theological Writings. Refreshing to read the Letter on "escaping a plague", and the duty to protect oneself through the use of medicines to protect both your neighbor and self. Perfectly timely reflection in the age of Covid-19.