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Compassion Fatigue – Caring without Losing your Mind

Posted on May 23, 2013January 28, 2019 by Michael Rose

Every job has its hazards. Some are pretty obvious; the danger of being a firefighter or working the high steel but for vocations in the helping industries the risks can often be less apparent. There is a real danger of Compassion Fatigue for those who spend time caring for people. These include physicians, nurses, counselors,…

Pastors: Take Care of Yourself

Posted on January 23, 2012September 18, 2017 by Michael Rose

According to researchers, 72% of a sampling of American pastors report only spending time in the Bible when they had a sermon or lesson to prepare for. This suggests that only 28% read the Bible regularly for personal study and encouragement. This isn’t a big surprise to any of us if we are really…