Found a section of my old book Theo-storying that had stuff that I had forgotten about. I think I will have to update my book on Interreligious Dialogue (IRD) to include this. If I have time. Another thing that affects the impact of a story is the respondent's (or hearer's) attitude about stories. Let's return …
Month: September 2019
Theo-storying Again
Okay. I finally finished working on my wife and my have struggled with, off and on, for close to three years, Dynamics in Pastoral Counseling and Training. I have decided to start updating and fixing my previous books. I have decided to start with Theo-Storying: Reflections on God, Narrative, and Culture. Although it has actually …
The Curses— A Reflective Story
I wrote a story, a midrash of sorts based on II Kings 2:23-25 --- the story of Elisha and the bears. He was a man among men– gone now or so they say. Some said he was sucked up in a gust of wind some said he was taken off by horses into the clouds. …
New Book on Pastoral Counseling Published
Just published our newest book— “Dynamics in Pastoral Counseling and Training.” This is the follow-on to “The Art of Pastoral Care.” It is available at the link below. It is paperback. E-book will come later. https://www.amazon.com/dp/169449456X/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=Robert+Harold+Munson&qid=1569227158&s=books&sr=1-1
In Search of Critics– Part 2
In my previous post (cleverly titled, "In Search of Critics. Part 1") I suggested that we should value the critiques from many sources. While in Blooms Taxonomy (cognitive side) the highest level is evaluation. Strangely, I have seen some lists that place Creation as above Evaluation, but never mind. A critic is an evaluator so …