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Pastoral care: the fine art of bringing an awareness of God’s presence to those in situations where it might be missed. This is especially important as the days grow shorter and holiday fatigue sets in.

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Discipleship
Your Most Undervalued Role
The slow, small, but immeasurably sacred work of pastoral care.

Lee Eclov
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My Top 10 Resources on Pastoral Care
A seasoned shepherd selects those most helpful for 'the cure of souls.'

Lee Eclov
Discipleship
Give People Dignity the World Has Taken Away
What an alcoholic pastor taught me about administering the presence of God.

Skye Jethani

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