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Because He Meets Us In Trials (poem)

Because He Meets Us In Trials (poem)

Because He Meets Us In Trials J. Marshall Jenkins This restlessness to rest in God: Many set out with Wordsworth and take it to woods and fields green hazed yellow with daisies, birds a choir in flight. God is there, no doubt. However, such wandering retreats only...

After Disillusionment (poem)

After Disillusionment (poem)

After Disillusionment J. Marshall Jenkins Hagar said, “Have I really seen God and remained alive after seeing him?” (Genesis 16:13b). Life mercifully disillusions you in increments: Mother forgets to hug or hear. Playmates shame or exclude just to see you cry. Grades...

From Prayer Tree to Pulpit: A Visit to the Howard Thurman Home

From Prayer Tree to Pulpit: A Visit to the Howard Thurman Home

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God (Matthew 5:8-9). On the Road to the Howard Thurman Home Recently, Wanda and I headed to the Florida Atlantic coast for a few days before a...

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With over 40 years experience providing psychotherapy, I can best assist individuals and couples facing the following challenges:

  • Managing stress
  • Making hard decisions
  • Working through depression
  • Improving intimate relationships
  • Drawing on spiritual resources

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