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Articles by our group of caregivers with their various experiences and giftings, who have made themselves available as Points of Refuge.

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Nurturing and Being Nurtured

By Ron Libby, Counseling, Leadership

Brothers, if anyone is caught in any sin, you who are spiritual [that is, you who are responsive to the guidance of the Spirit] are to restore such a person in a spirit of gentleness [not with a sense of superiority or self-righteousness], keeping a watchful eye on yourself, so that you are not tempted as well. Carry one another’s burdens and in this way you will fulfill the requirements of the law of Christ [that is, the law of Christian love]. – Galatians 6:1-2 AMP

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What is Pastoral Counseling?

by Carol Clemans, Counseling, Pastoral

Since graduating from the Institute of Christian Counseling in 1992, for 17 years I’ve been providing a pastoral counseling ministry to the church on a local basis, nationwide by phone and now by web cam (the first 10 years for Pastor Kenneth Haney in Stockton, CA). Pastoral counseling ministry is using God’s truth to help people come to healing and growth spiritually, relationally and emotionally. When we know God’s truth we can be set free.

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