Category: Behavioral Science

A MODEL

Last week we talked about realizing your power and accepting the limits of your power. The gist of it was that God gives you a certain amount of power to care for others in cooperation with what He is doing. When you lose the perspective that you are participating with God and put yourself in …

PATH TO BROKENNESS

Good morning, I’m Chaplain Michael Jaques, a chaplain in the US Army Reserve and at the VA. In our continuing discussion on powerlessness, we will look at some of the ideas of Rev. Charles Gerkin. Rev. Charles Gerkin was a pastoral care theologian and educator. He often addressed the issue of powerlessness. He described the …

THE POWERLESSNESS PODCAST: The Suicide Thoughts

Good morning, I’m Chaplain Michael Jaques, a chaplain with the US Army Reserve and at the VA. Today I am talking with Chaplain Smith about his experience with feelings of powerlessness. Audio In my opinion, Chaplain Smith has found a way to keep powerless somewhat under control. I asked him to share his experiences with …

I’M STUCK

Good morning, I’m Chaplain Michael Jaques, a chaplain in the US Army Reserve and at the VA.

Recognizing Finiteness in War

One of the most distinctive marks of a transformed chaplain is the fact that they are completely aware of their finiteness. They know and accept the fact that they are not solely responsible for the issues and problems faced by people and soldiers around them.

Interpretation of Power in the Theological Framework

In the Bible, Paul says, “Power is made perfect in weakness.” The contradictory idea of strength through weakness is one of the most vital and highlighted themes of the Bible.