A conversation on hope
Dr Dave Johnson and I spent some time talking about the importance and nature of hope. We both work in healthcare, Dave as a nurse educator and an therapist, me as a chaplain. We both understand from others and from our own experiences how challenging it is to find hope in the middle of times when hope seems lost.
It was a good conversation.
And here’s the link to Parkview’s page for the video.
A book for when our hearts need the words to pray.
Sometimes we need words to help us pray. I pray every Sunday in a hospital chapel and then share those prayers at 300wordsaday.com Now, a year of those prayers are gathered in “God. We Need You”: A Year of Prayer in a Hospital Chapel. Buy it now in paperback or on Kindle.
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For the worst days in people’s lives, how can we offer the best care?
That’s what chaplains are always asking. That’s probably what you are asking yourself right now. Or you will.
We’ll do what we can to help you, with scripts, stories, resources, and help.
Thanks for stopping by.
Jon
Here’s how to start your next (or first) funeral.
When you are asked to do a funeral and you aren’t sure where to start, start here. Giving a Life Meaning: How to lead funerals, memorial services, and celebrations of life, is like an email from a pastoral mentor.
For reflections on hospital work, read this.
