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If you are one of many Christians who opt to give up sweets for Lent, what are you supposed to do when exiting the grocery store with carrots and celery, only to be met with a sweet 8-year-old who desperately needs you to buy twelve boxes of cookies?

Living in a Land of Abundance: Q&A with Joel Soza

Q&A: Author Joel Soza discusses the Bible and our approach to food.

Preaching on Healing: Q&A with Barbara Lundblad

Q&A: The Rev. Barbara Lundblad talks about preaching on healing passages in the Bible.

	Resources on HopeandHealing.org

	Healing in Church History Q&A: Professor Amanda Porterfield on Christians' role in early hospitals and other aspects of healing in church history.

	Preaching the Whole Gospel Q&A: Tony Campolo discusses how Christians can help minister to the world's health problems.

	On this Foundation Q&A: Mary Chase-Ziolek discusses how to start a health ministry.

	John Wesley's Example Scott Morris, M.D., on how John Wesley thought of himself as a physician.

	Around the Web

	Chronicle of a Death We Can’t Accept From nytimes.com. Thomas Long reflects, "It is hard to know what to make of this wild blossoming of unconventional mortuary merchandise."

	Pastors share struggles, hopes From UM Reporter. The Rev. Kirk VanGilder's call to ministry in the deaf community began in a single moment of grace.

	United Methodists continue Wesley’s emphasis on health From UM Reporter. “Wesley cultivated wellness as part of the call to a holy life,” said the Rev. Randy Maddox.

	Role Reversal: Pastor as Patient From Christian Century. Rev. Martin B. Copenhaver contemplates clergy health from a hospital bed.

	Pastoral Sabbath Keeping From Ablan Institute. Judith A. Schwanz explores sabbath keeping which includes physical renewal.

	For Priests, a Weighty Matter From the Washington Post. Hectic schedules and solo living make weight gain a job hazard.

	Which Way to Clergy Health? From Sustaining Pastoral Excellence. Bob Wells addresses denominational efforts on clergy health.



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