That’s the strangest thing about this life, about being in the ministry. People change the subject when they see you coming. And then sometimes those very same people come into your study and tell you the most remarkable things. There’s a lot under the surface of life, everyone knows that. A lot of malice and dread and guilt, and so much loneliness, where you wouldn’t really expect to find it, either.
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I have always wished to be able to compare what people tell their minister/priest/therapist with what they tell their lawyer. I have a hunch that at least some people are a lot more honest with their lawyer, but I have not been on the other side of it. And even with that being the case, I can usually count on at least a good 50% being less than 100% true 😉
As a pastor, this is one of the most helpful books I have ever read.