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There can be a terrible... -- Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - B -- 1997
There can be a terrible loneliness to leadership. The burden can seem overwhelming.
In recent years, clergy burnout... -- Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - B -- 1997
In recent years, clergy burnout has been a key issue in effective pastoral leadership.
Coming as it does at... -- Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - B -- 1991
Coming as it does at the end of this miniature saga, Verse 29 has a parallel in the words of John Ru
Just after the Cuban revolution... -- Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - B -- 1991
Just after the Cuban revolution, food was very scarce in the central mountains of the island, and a
Grumbling and complaining is such... -- Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - B -- 1991
Grumbling and complaining is such an easy habit to get into.
I recently had the opportunity... -- Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - B -- 1991
I recently had the opportunity to visit several countries of Europe, and came home filled with awe a
L, P)Whenever... -- Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - B -- 1982
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(M)The... -- Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - B -- 1982
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(L, P)br... -- Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - B -- 1982
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(L, P)br... -- Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - B -- 1982
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(L, P)br... -- Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - B -- 1982
(L, P)"Moses heard all the people complaining as they stood around in groups ..."
C)Centuries ago... -- Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - B -- 1982
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(M)One... -- Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - B -- 1982
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(M)A... -- Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - B -- 1982
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(M)You... -- Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - B -- 1982
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Human nature hasn't changed since... -- Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29 -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B
Human nature hasn't changed since the Israelites were complaining about their tough times.
There can be a terrible... -- Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29 -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B
There can be a terrible loneliness to leadership. The burden can seem overwhelming.
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Kenny walked past the open church doors and paused at the corner to look back the unusual sight. He shrugged and headed into the neighborhood coffee shop. “Can I have a black coffee please?”

“Sure, hon.” Marge put a cup in front of him and filled it with coffee. “How are things today?”

“You know what they say- ‘same old, same old.’” Kenny pointed in the direction he had just walked. “I thought that church down the street was closed.”

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I keep the LORD always before me;
because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
Therefore my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices,
my body also rests secure.
For you do not give me up to Sheol ...
You show me the path of life.
In your presence there is fullness of joy;
in your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
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1-4 -- The marks of the believer: God is the source of his well-being.
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