From The Art of Pastoring: Contemplative Reflections by William C. Martin The more eloquent words are, the more they may obscure the Word,for the Word does not need eloquence, to accomplish its work. The [Chaplain] is a simple person.She gains by giving.He leads by being. Observations: Yours is a difficult, impossible, frustrating, and spirit-killing profession if practiced without simplicity and freedom.Practiced with simplicity and freedom … Continue reading Thought 81 – The Chaplain