The third dimension of alpine plant leaf traits is related to cold-tolerance by Yuan Wang, Ji Suonan, Kun Liu, Yanni Gao, Sihao Zhu, Qian Liu, Ning Zhao

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Die koinoniale konstruksie van 'n toerustingsprogram vir narratiewe pastorale sorg by JP Roux, DJ Kotzé

“… A great variety of training programs are available for pastoral counsellor training from a modernis stance. …”
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Faith, hope and love - a missionary perspective on three seminal motifs in 1 Thessalonians 1:3 by P. G. R. de Villiers

“… Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians is often regarded as providing pastoral support to them in a time of anxiety and stress. …”
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Los dzieci zmarłych bez chrztu – nieznana historia i współczesne pytania by Marta Ficoń

“…Such a presentation of the question serves to formulate responses to the ever-arising problems concerning the baptism of children, the lack of this sacrament, theological perplexities or pastors’ and parents’ behavior. The aim is also to understand that God loves and wills to save everyone, especially the smallest representatives of the human race who has no chance to be baptized.…”
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Die impak van intergeneratiewe trauma. Verkennende perspektiewe tesame met enkele pastorale kantaantekeninge by W. Coetzer

“…The focus then shifts to a pastoral model for counselling family members who suffer from the results of intergenerational trauma. …”
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Ecological responsibility of Benedictine monasteries: a study of three cases (Plankstetten, Andechs and Gut Aich) by Bernard Sawicki

“…Based mainly on the materials inserted on the websites of these monasteries, a particular and important connection is observed between modern, ecological solutions and pastoral activities. Everything arises from the balanced Benedictine spirituality, where liturgy and communal life are integrated through personal prayer and reading of the Bible. …”
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To Sing the New Song… About the Art of Aggiornamento by Michaela Christine Hastetter

“…Referring to statements of important Council fathers, aggiornamento is developed as a process with several aspects for the pastoral practice, which also includes an existential level.…”
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Ministry to the congregation according to the Letter to the Ephesians by G. Breed

“…Based on these deductions, the article suggests a few guidelines for the pastoral ministry of congregations and critically compares these with the opinions of other researchers. …”
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Dr. Andries Albertus Odendaal Snr., evangeliedraer in 'n multi-dimensionele konteks. 'n Kort historiese oorsig en sendingkundige evaluering van sy lewe en werk (Deel 2) by P. Robinson

“…This second part of the article discusses Odendaal’s involvement in theological and pastoral training, as well as his continued contributions on synodical level, in particular his endeavour for church unity, his appreciation of and working in the vernacular, his appointment as Bible translator, his passion for preaching the gospel, a testing experience in his life, and the way in which he was honoured by old students and the University of the Free State. …”
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Metateoretiese perspektiewe op liggaamlike probleme as moontlike uitvloeisel van onverwerkte trauma by W. Coetzer, H. Kotzé

“…In conclusion, a number of specific guidelines regarding a holistic approach in the pastoral counselling of traumatized persons are presented. …”
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Antônio MOSER. Biotecnologia e bioética: para onde vamos? Rio de Janeiro; Petrópolis: Vozes, 2004. 453 páginas. by Jonatas Ferreira

“…A frutífera atividade pastoral do Frei Antônio Moser tem resultado, no campo teórico, em uma abundante coleção de ensaios e livros . …”
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THE PANDEMIC AND HOMILETICS 101: A REFLECTION by S. Hoezee

“… The global pandemic of COVID-19 across the year 2020 afforded pastors everywhere an opportunity to engage in some critical reflection on their homiletic practices. …”
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Die pastorale gesprek binne 'n narratiewe diakonale pastoraat by PR van Heerden, DJ Kotzé

“…The purpose is to externalise the problem and in this way to separate the person from the problem. The process of pastoral therapy explores the disempowering effect of the problem as a dominant story shaping a person's life. …”
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Remarks on the church in the consumer society: similarities and dissimilarities by L. O. K. Lategan

“…The consumer society reminds the church that, although the message of the church cannot change, the style of church services can. Pastors should make it clear that the  gospel message is not a product for sale; however the gospel message should be directed at the needs of people. …”
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Twelve-step Spirituality in View of the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the Catholic Church by Andrzej Jastrzębski

“…In conclusion, the author presents pastoral suggestions meant to facilitate work with believers struggling with various addictions. …”
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Die impak van gepreokkupeerdheid met seksuele aktiwiteit geassosieer met internetgebruik op die gesin - 'n pastorale perspektief by W. Coetzer

“…Typical behaviour of those addicted to this problem is evaluated as well as the impact of this addiction on sexual intimacy within the marriage. Pastoral guidelines that include a treatment program are discussed and practical hints are suggested. …”
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Die self-sny fenomeen onder jongmense: perspektiewe vanuit die praktiese teologie by W. Coetzer

“…In conclusion, a number of pastoral perspectives are highlighted and guidelines provided to prevent possible slips and setbacks. …”
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Johannes Calvyn oor gebedsverhoring by P. C. Potgieter

“…On the other hand he has said much that may currently be of significant importance for theology, and particularly for the pastoral care of the faithful in their search for understanding the ways of God. …”
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Origin and originality of John Calvin's 'Harmony of the Law', the expository project on Exodus-Deuteronomy (1559-1563) by E. A. de Boer

“…It also sheds light on the history of the congrégations, this fascinating example of concentration on the Bible in Geneva, on the co-operation of the ministers, and on Calvin’s role as the moderator of the Company of Pastors. The origin of the Harmony idea is an adaptation of the Gospel Harmonies. …”
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Have we lost touch with the Prophet Amos's warning? Church leaders and blood money rituals among youths in Nigeria by F.C. Uroko

“…Some of these young people who engage in money rituals give money to these pastors, who accept it without inquiry. These young people are revered in the church and receive special prayers and honours. …”
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