Most Lovable J. Jon Bruno, You have certainly been in my prayers a lot these last few weeks and I am pleased and grateful to learn that the leukemia is now in full remission. I continue to pray for you and for your complete recovery. I have been thinking a lot about the letters of […]

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This is the final paper I wrote for the class “Leading Through Lament” with Dr. Donn Morgan at the Church Divinity School of the Pacific. INTRODUCTION On August 1, 2010, New York Times published an article titled “Taking a Break From the Lord’s Work,” which began with the following statements:  “Members of the clergy now […]

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