Faith Heals

Does faith heal? Over the centuries, faith and prayer have healed many people. The ancients believed in their priest and herbs. Some ascribe healing to the power of God, other explain it by the power of belief in producing a placebo effect. Still others give credit to their healing in the knowledge of their physician and the drugs they prescribe. The healing of any patient's condition is a combination of faith in the Healer God, faith in the efficacy of the treatment and faith of their physicians.

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Radical Possibilities In Facing The Future

By Chaplain Paul Slater

Facing the future with creative anticipation is a challenge for those of us facing hopeless situations. But who says they are hopeless?

I was recently challenged by the term Radical Possibilities of Grace.

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Web 2:0 Reader Comment Prompts Organ Donations Article

Author: Chaplain Paul Slater

What does Web 2.0 have to do with Organ Donations and Heart Transplants. The website keywords such as heart transplant information, organ donor information, and organ donation information seemed to have little to do with the whole concept of Web 2.0 until a reader made this comment in response to a webpage invitation.

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Career Change A Ministry Opportunity

by Chaplain Paul Slater

Career Change Opportunities

Changing careers has been a part of the American job scene throughout our history. When my son graduated from high school, we were told he would most likely have seven different careers over his working years.

I have long believed churches could do far more than ask people to tithe a portion of their income. Why not help people earn an income to tithe from? Minister to people by helping them discover career opportunities.

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A Foreclosure Is A Ministry Opportunity

By Chaplain Paul Slater

Foreclosures are increasing throughout the country as the mortgage industry is readjusting to the financial realities of today's real estate market.

But how can a foreclosure be a ministry opportunity? Having gone through a foreclosure a few years ago, I can tell you from personal painful experience that my wife and I felt very alone throughout the entire foreclosure process.

I believe that a church can do far more in ministering to those going through the painful and shameful foreclosure experience.

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Offer Life Coach Courses: Teaching Life Coaching Courses Nothing New

Becoming A Life Coach Had A Familiar Ring To It

by Chaplain Paul Slater

The suggestion was to offer life coach courses to those wanting to improve life skills or to change careers.

While I am presently taking life coaching training in order to become a life coach, it seems many have been life coaches without the life coach designation.

Life coaching as a career has exploded yet the function of life coaching is what pastors do in fulfilling their calling to disciple people.

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Understanding Heart Disease Is Ministry

by Chaplain Paul Slater

Understanding Heart Disease Can Provide Ministry Opportunities

February is American Heart Month, a fact that just about escaped me. Because heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and is one of major causes of disability, understanding heart disease should more of a priority for churches.

Almost 700,000 people die of heart disease in the United States annually, which amounts to nearly 29% of all U.S. deaths. Some of those are people in our congregations.

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Permission Granted For New Career Exploration

by Chaplain Paul Slater

New Career Options Through Internet Based Career Research

Exploring new careers can open up exciting ministry opportunities through basic search engine strategies.

I tell those who are thinking of changing careers, especially in exploring ministry career options, to think outside the ministry career box.

Those seeking a new ministry career have a whole new world because of the power of the internet to explore career change possibilities.

As those thinking of changing careers research ministry opportunities, any career field is a possible ministry opportunity.

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Beyond Positive Thinking

Sounds almost too good to be true, right?

But it isn't. Here's an explanation - many marketing gurus will hate me for spilling the beans.

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Another Good Book on Judaism

Rabbi Ted Falcon has written this book that, so I hear, is very valuable for those of us who want to learn much more about Judaism.

Read a user review here if you are interested also.

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Don't Accept Any Abuse!

There is an old saying:
"Come, work for the Lord. The work is hard, the hours long and the pay is low. But the retirement benefits are out of this world."

Far too many denominations have taken these words quite literally. Sects and cults have even driven entire work camps "for the Lord." Much like before the Reformation, priesthoods have been considered as a special group of people with a type of authority that scripture in no way sanctions...

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Half-full or Half-empty?

You should remember that there is a vital difference between optimists and pessimists. Some people claim their pessimism is "realism", but that's only a decoy away from a very important point many are missing.

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Bible Quizzes....

Bible quizzes may not sound all that interesting to some, but actually you can learn a lot more about the text by "playing" with the material.

It has been proved by many that playing makes it easier for us humans to learn new things. See some interesting facts.

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Slander - Never Give In To It!

Slander has one purpose only: putting others down in the naive belief that it will lift up the slanderer.

For those with insight slander is malicious, evil and should be shunned. Being inconsequential in this area will only cause suffering.

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Iraq - Let's End This Nightmare!

It's high time to take stock of the situation. Many lives have been lost in the process while attempts were made to build up a democratic Iraq.

More military won't bring about the foundation upon which democracy can rest. Unpopular as it is to say, there are far too many factions in Iraq. Let's end this nightmare.

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After Sundown, There's Always Another Sunrise!

For some sundowns are signs of endings. It doesn't have to be that way. After sundown there's bound to be another sunrise. Cheer up, and live life to the fullest.

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Never Leave The Toilet Seat Up...

The general paradigm is that men always leave toilet seats up after doing what needed to be done. Nothing could be further from the truth!

Read some interesting views on toilet seats from a man who never leaves it up! :-)

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Did God Want Us To Be Less Sinful?

There is an old saying:
"A sinning man will stop praying. A praying man will stop sinning."

The question of "sinfulness" rests upon specific definitions of what sin is.
Are you sure you know what it is?

Never presume you know...

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Multiplying - The Beauty of Kids

There is nothing more rewarding than experiencing the joy of having children. We have experienced this three times now.

Seeing new life is something that can hardly be explained.

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Funny How Different We Perceive Things

I played around a bit with some colours, and ended up with something that some can see and others can't. See if you "get" the picture, or if reading the explanation helps you see how different we can all perceive things.

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Useful For Plants...? :-)

I love to tease users of Apple Macintosh. They have some very sweet machines, and they can take the heat.

Here are some thoughts on Macs...

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Wouldn't This Be Amazing?

As with all other developments in the IT-industry, the sky's the limit when we are discussing storage facilities. I am somewhat amused by the thought of downloading the internet, but it would certainly make things easier....

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Wonderful Dog - Turbo Now Almost 1½ Years Old

Dogs are wonderful - they've been called "man's best friend", for a very good reason.

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You Need Some Encouragement?

Ever felt like a big cloud was hanging over only YOU? Only YOU were in poor luck?

Get some encouragement and rise above others' expectations!

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What We Can All Learn From the French

If you look at the front page of the French presidency, which can be found here, you will see the words: "unité, indivisibilité de la République ; liberté, égalité fraternité" - unity, inseparability of the republic; liberty, equality and brotherhood.

Many know the last three words, but we might learn quite a bit from focusing on the first two elements..... Here's the reason why.

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NOTHING Is "Impossible"!

"Impossible things are simply those which so far have never been done". (Elbert Hubbard)

Bankers have one theory as to what is possible - or feasible. Sometimes they are right, but sometimes they are not.
Teachers have another theory as to how things should be done. Sometimes they are right, but sometimes they are not.

But have you ever considered the one ingredient necessary to turn impossible ideas into living realities? Stay tuned...

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Happy New Year, Everyone

2007 - a year of opportunity, or just another year?

Some find that New Year is an ideal time to drop certain habits, whereas others just feel there is a passing of one day to another.

What to do, at this time, to benefit more fully from the season....

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Understanding Judaism

Rabbi Benjamin Blech has done an excellent job of explaining Judaism in an easy to understand way. If ever there was a time when people needed to know more about Judaism it would be today, where so many are busy putting forward all sorts of antisemitic epithets.

Knowledge about what these people are talking about is often missing.

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Seize The Day!

I just saw a quote saying: "We never know the worth of water till the well is dry". Originally, a French proverb, but certainly a principle with worldwide validity.

Ever thought about how much we take things for granted?

Learn from those less fortunate than ourselves...

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Keep Up - Resist Dark Winter...

Victor Hugo once said: "Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face."

Get an optimist's view of winter.... :-)

Also, a download link for a free e-book will be presented. Win-win situation. :-)

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Real Motivation

Yesterday [see the article "Learning Something New"], I promised I would say something about REAL motivation.

What is the SINGLE most OVERLOOKED element in being motivated? Don't take it for granted that you know the answer. Stay tuned..... :-)

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Finding A Web Host And Being A House Guest

By Chaplain Paul Slater

Finding A Web Host To Help You Be A House Guest 24 Hours Per Day

This whole concept of web hosts and websites came up at a gathering of my wife's family. We recently enjoyed a Family Reunion at a setting in Sequoia National Park above Fresno, California.

What a refreshing time we had meeting new family members and sharing our common spiritual heritage.

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Learning Something New

Have you noticed how some people always radiate self-confidence, zeal, enthusiasm and joy?

There may be many reasons for these positive fruits, but I will try to do a mini-series on the theme. Today, we will look at "Learning Something New"

Discover what learning new things could mean to you...

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What Did YOU Ever Do To Deserve This?

Have you ever stopped your everyday activities, and wondered what caused others to hurt you? People whom you may have helped in many ways - people in whom you thought you could trust?

There is one reaction you might need to consider... Sometimes the best help is being less naive towards some...

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I Hate When People Lie To Me!

Just as people are angered by Bush and Blair lying at the collective level about weapons of mass destruction, so - on a personal level - the dangers of lying to friends is really destructive.

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I Work In The Healthcare Field

By Chaplain Paul L. Slater

I work in health care is the answer I give to the question "So, what do you do for a living?"

I suppose it could be to satisfy my need for significance to give such an answer but I do so for other key reasons.

The main reason to say I am employed in health care is simply because I am. Of course people assume it is in a medical capacity so my answer usually prompts another question as to what my health care vocation is.

Health care employment is a huge vocational tent with hundreds of medical related vocational choices.

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Ministry Opportunities As A Mortgage Broker

His Ministry As A Mortgage Broker

by Chaplain Paul L. Slater

Surviving San Diego Financially

I met with a mortgage broker friend who actually feels his mortgage broker position is a ministry. We met last Saturday to go over some mortgage finance options.

I was impressed that his career change journey had taken him in a new direction -- becoming self employed as a home loan specialist. He sees ministry opportunities in his new career as a home loan consultant.

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Career Change Guide To Fulfilling God's Purpose

by Chaplain Paul L. Slater

To Change Careers With Purpose, you must be gripped by the awareness that you are on assignment from God to impact your world with the redemptive message of God's love.

I am amazed how often people, desiring to change careers, seek me out for career change advice. When they do, I share out of my own life experiences, describing how my own personal career change journey has taken me to several career arenas over my life time.

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Pastor Appreciation Is An Attitude, Not An Event

by Chaplain Paul L. Slater
Infopreneur, Healthcare Chaplain, Internet Chaplain

An Alaskan Cruise or Hawaii Vacation were never the kinds of gifts the churches I pastored could afford.

"Wow, you ought to see the new Lexus my church gave me" was never spoken by me describing a pastor appreciation gift given me.

Many churches see pastor appreciation as a calendar event. Trying to be original in implementing their pastor appreciation ideas, they search for just the right pastor appreciation gift.

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Have You Considered What It Really Means To "Focus"?

Many think they know what it means to THINK and FOCUS on goals, ideas, thoughts, actions etc. In a technocratic society such people have become "experts" - especially in their own minds.

Read the cure.... It's incredibly simple once you really grasp the key to success in FOCUSing...

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Condominium Open House A Ministry Opportunity

by Chaplain Paul L. Slater
San Diego, California

Unique Condominium Open House Ministry Opportunity

I was surprised because we knew the San Diego Condominium market is stagnant, according to the news. But when my wife said, "Look, A condo open house. Let's check it out," I immediately pulled to the curb in front of the newly remodeled condominium project.

I confess that exploring condominium deals was not on my mind at the moment, but I have learned that my wife has an uncanny ability to spot a bargain, even real estate bargains. Besides, it was our daughter for whom we were checking condos, and so we made the infamous "it does't hurt to look" decision.

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Failure or Success - It's Your Choice!

"Failure? I never encountered it. All I ever met were temporary setbacks." (Dottie Walters)

Setting out on a quest for success requires a number of things. Many know some of the keys, but often their neglecting one important key is at the root of their "failure".

You can become a lasting success - read on...

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Search Engine Strategy: Enter Your Own Name

by Chaplain Paul L. Slater
San Diego, CA

Ever use this search engine strategy, do a web search of your own name? Search engines such as Google, Yahoo and MSN have made information retrieval almost instant.

Of course in trying this search engine strategy, you need to be careful, especially when doing an internet search entering your own name.

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Poor Excuses

Some people think it an art to come up with what they think are "good excuses" - often nothing more than just a mere testimony to their own lack of self-confidence.

Here's what to do to avoid becoming another member of the "poor excuses" club...

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Career Change for Teachers: Teaching Is My Ministry

by Chaplain Paul L. Slater
San Diego, California

Examining her pathway to becoming a teacher, my wife, shared with us how she ended up teaching 3-year-old students at Point Loma Nazarene University, located on Pt. Loma in beautiful San Diego, California.

We were discussing her teaching career and the topic of career change for teachers had come up. Asked why she had ever considered career change as a teacher, she said: "I consider my teaching career to be my ministry, as a way to serve God by meeting the educational needs of children."

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Age-Old Wisdom for Modern Man

"The optimist sees opportunity in every danger; the pessimist sees danger in every opportunity" (Winston Churchill)

It is so rampant to be pessimistic about things, but actually many more muscles are spent being tense than when we try to look for the best ways to "make use" of opportunities we find.

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Procrastination - the grave where many bury their dreams

"Procrastination is the grave in which we bury our dreams" (Amy Robertson)

Don't let that happen to you.... Ever watched "Dead Poet Society"? You should "seize the day" - carpe diem.

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Set a Goal - Reach it!

You know the saying: the higher you strive, the higher you will reach. There is some truth to this saying.

In order to get anywhere it is always necessary to have and make a plan. It may not be a formal plan in paper, but planning is the aleph of everything.

This article SHOULD be worth reading to you.

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Pope in trouble?

We live in turbulent days.... You can hardly say anything without risking that you will be called all sorts of names. History is no liar. Any religion or belief system will have to deal with their respective historical legacies.

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Parish Pastor, Internet Service Provider, Web Hosting Business, Professional Chaplain Career

by Chaplain Paul L. Slater

How in the world, for Christ's sake, do these three career choices fit together -- Internet Service Provider, Web Hosting Business, Professional Chaplain Career?

So begins the journey from Parish Pastor to Internet Service Provider to Web Hosting Business to Professional Chaplain Career.

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A Website That Focuses On The Pastor Appreciation Theme

By Chaplain Paul L. Slater

I wanted to focus on the pastor appreciation theme so I began developing a website promoting pastor appreciation.

What is the reason for this passion for ministry opportunities and my concern for those serving in ministry careers? My love and concern for pastors is because I've been there and done that.

I served local churches in a pastoral ministry career for 30 years. For the past six years I have served in some capacity within the chaplaincy profession, obtaining my Association of Professional Chaplain certification in 2005.

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How Do I Help At A Big Rig Accident?

Car accidents are severe enough. Accidents involving big rigs can be a thousand times worse in every aspect, whether you take into account the frequency of deaths, severity of injuries, or the number of other vehicles getting affected.

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What If Churches Helped People Find Jobs

by Chaplain Paul L. Slater

What If A Church Helped People Find Employment

Most churches pass the plates so their people will give to support their church financially. But what if a church helped find employment for its people, enabling them to earn an income in order to give. Even Jesus offered to make his disciples "fishers of men".

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My Ministry Would Be Enhanced By A Laptop Computer Purchase

by Chaplain Paul L. Slater

I am convinced that my ministry would be greatly enhanced by owning a new laptop computer. After all, says I to my wife, just think of all the good I could do in ministry if I owned a new notebook computer.

I guess I was inspired by my son's recent purchase of an HP notebook computer.

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Where Can I Donate My Vehicle

In most of the western countries, there are no takers for an old vehicle, which is no longer in use. In such a case, these vehicles keep rotting in garage, occupying useful space. Usually people do not know what to do with those vehicles. These cars eventually turn into pieces of scrap and do not prove useful to anybody.

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A World Traveler: My Son's New HP Pavilion Notebook Computer

By Chaplain Paul L. Slater

Introducing a world traveler: My Son's New HP Pavilion Notebook Computer

After ordering his notebook computer from HP Direct, I noted that there was a FedEx website to log the worldwide travels of his new best friend. (Naw, Sadie, his overgrown Yellow Labrador Retriever is still top of the friend list.)

I was glad to meet my son's new computer friend. I would love to order a new laptop computer for my home based Christian business ventures.

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The Age Of Discountability, Now Qualifying For Senior Discounts . . .

by Chaplain Paul L. Slater

Want to take early retirement?
Desire to pay your mortgage off in full?
Have dreams of traveling around the world?

As people of faith, many people believe in what is called the age of accountability. Basically that is a age that children reach when they become responsible for their own actions and choices.

Well, I have reached the age of discountability, a term referring to the age a person reaches that qualifies them for senior discounts.

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Where Can I Donate My Vehicle

In most of the western countries, there are no takers for an old vehicle, which is no longer in use. In such a case, these vehicles keep rotting in garage, occupying useful space. Usually people do not know what to do with those vehicles. These cars eventually turn into pieces of scrap and do not prove useful to anybody.

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Thinking Of Changing Careers And Wanting Career Change Ideas

by Chaplain Paul L. Slater

Career Changers Change Their Approach To Career Change Research

When thinking of changing careers, what do people do to explore career change possibilities? I believe that those thinking of changing careers do quite a bit of research as they consider the possibility for career change.

One thing for sure, the internet has changed the way people wanting career change ideas do their research.

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Change Careers With Purpose

by Chaplain Paul Slater

Career Change for Pastors

I recently received this inquiry regarding what I thought a person who has served in a parish centered ministry could do other than a local church pastorate.

He asked "What other careers besides chaplaincy can clergy pursue outside of the local church?".

I wrote back and shared some concepts on changing careers for pastors.

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Where Do I Donate My Automobile?

By donating your old automobile, you can help the charities in their noble cause. You can donate your car in place of selling it for peanuts. This way you will be able to help others. You can contribute a lot to the institution and its people, without even realizing it.

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Personal Finance Strategies And Ministry Opportunities

by Chaplain Paul L. Slater

The Challenging World of Personal Finance

Personal finance is a challenge to most of us and those serving in various ministries are no exception. It may just be my opinion (and my personal experience) but I believe that the challenges of personal finance are key reasons for pastor burnout and pastors leaving ministry.

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Is the Bible Full of Errors?

Some further thoughts on the Trustworthiness of the Bible:
 I have heard students say that they are leaning toward the non-verbal plenary position (meaning that one believes all the Bible is inspired, BUT ONLY as to its concepts—NOT ALL the words—meaning that it might contain historical errors). The supposed “errors are usually thought to be due to the fact that “man wrote the book”, which implies that errors must be there…Keep in mind, that a Bible with errors is not a book you can trust.  It matters NOT that man wrote down the words of the Bible IF GOD is in charge of keeping them perfectly accurate.

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I Love Living In San Diego

by Chaplain Paul L. Slater

Advantages of Living In San Diego

There are many advantages for living in San Diego, California. Great weather, booming economy, job opportunities, and being a destination city.

So that means that a key advantage of living in San Diego is that conferences of all kinds come here. There is not need to wonder why so many of these national trade shows and conventions come to San Diego in the winter.

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Are Christians Allowed to Sin?

My student's always have questions - I guess that's a good thing!! More info and responses from my classes. This student (name changed) felt like Christians were hypocritical since they sin too...

Hi "Susan",
Regarding your logic assignment...you got me thinking so I thought I’d give you my perspective…

Christians sinning, yes it would be mushy IF THEY are doing it intently and choosing to ignore God. The apostle Paul talks about that in Romans 5-7. Christians are sinners saved by grace and are NOT perfect...the question is are they walking with the Lord and attempting with God's help to curb their past behavior? God has made Christians perfect in his eyes, but we only change as we walk with him on a daily basis – that is called sanctification.

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Contemplating Continuing Professional Development In Changing Careers

Contemplating Continuing Professional Development While Thinking About My Changing Concepts Of Ministry Career Choices

by Chaplain Paul L. Slater

Meandering Thoughts On Continuing Professional Education And Changing Ministry Career Options

Recently I was working on an article focusing upon continuing professional education.

As most writers do, focusing upon one potential concept for an article launched another concept and somehow I went from thinking about concepts dealing with continuing professional development to my changing concepts regarding ministry career choices.

Now just what sparked this whole thought process, moving from continuing professional education to changing concepts of a ministry career, was this. I had just attended a national hospice conference. As a hospice chaplain needing continuing chaplain education credits, I joined other healthcare professionals seeking continuing education units.

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Easter is The Story of Being An Overcomer

by Chaplain Paul L. Slater

I often use the theme of Three Questions In Facing The Storms of Life and Easter Sunday allows me to do so again.

What does the resurrection of Jesus teach us about becoming overcomers in the tragedies of life?

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Dealing With Storm Alerts | Going Through Storms

Tips On Dealing With Storm Alerts | Going Through Storms

I often notice that heavy rainstorms are followed by the devastation of flooding, mudslides or landslides.

Recently I received from the San Diego/Imperial Counties