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Praying for Our Enemies

Posted on December 9, 2014 by NACSW

My counseling work continues to challenge and shape me in my understanding and expression of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Entering into the hearts and minds of those who have been broken and rejected helps me see more clearly my own heart and mind, and challenges my beliefs and my own reactions to ...
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The Intersection of Race and Faith: Having the Courage of Joshua – Overcoming Personal Barriers to Black Church Outreach

Posted on November 13, 2014 by NACSW

I was fortunate enough a couple of years ago to teach an elective course focused on religion at a prominent state university in Connecticut. One of the assignments for the course requires students to attend a worship service at three different churches throughout the semester and present about their...
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A Sabbatical Assigned by God (Without the Guilt)

Posted on October 28, 2014 by NACSW

When the Fall semester started at Longwood University’s Department of Social Work, something - or should I say someone - was missing from the usual hustle and bustle of the starting of classes, meetings with students, and faculty meetings. After 14 consecutive years of teaching a full load ...
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