The above words come to mind when I work with ministers who face the constant challenges of “our work”. I often say to my brother and sister clergy, “We can get awfully thirsty giving other people water.” Anyone in ministry knows what I mean. We who are called on to provide water to thirsty souls learn over time that giving the water does not mean drinking the water. Those whom we serve must think that we have some kind of artesian spring that naturally feeds our spirit. Not true. We too need to stop by…
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