The Naked Journal

Thoughts, musings, and meanings behind new NakedPastor art.

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Featured articles

Understanding The Complexity of Spiritual Transformation

Understanding The Complexity of Spiritual Transformation

By David Hayward

May 09, 2012

This is about your mind and your spiritual growth. Spiritual transformation is very difficult. The...

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Why We Need Companionship During Difficult Times

Why We Need Companionship During Difficult Times

By David Hayward

Mar 10, 2012

Even though we must walk our own path, there are indeed times when we need...

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The Importance of Solitude For Spiritual and Emotional Health

The Importance of Solitude For Spiritual and Emotional Health

By David Hayward

Mar 05, 2012

Being alone is important. Solitude is necessary. Find it. Make it happen. My most fruitful...

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A List on Building Healthy Church Community

By David Hayward

Jul 19, 2010

I had an interesting and enjoyable conversation with a young man today. He wanted to...

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A Journey from Professional Ministry to Personal Freedom

A Journey from Professional Ministry to Personal Freedom

By David Hayward

Jun 03, 2010

I want to share with you one of the major differences in my life since...

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Embracing Creativity: An Artist Trapped in a Pastor's Body

Embracing Creativity: An Artist Trapped in a Pastor's Body

By David Hayward

Sep 28, 2009

Recently We had Rik and Zara Leaf with their two kids with us for a...

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Understanding Why People Leave the Church

Understanding Why People Leave the Church

By David Hayward

Mar 30, 2009

I know many people who have been rejected by the Community. They aren't a part...

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Relative Freedom

By David Hayward

Sep 03, 2008

Back in June I wrotea post on freedom. I'd like to reflect more on that....

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Creativity Should Not Be Controlled

Creativity Should Not Be Controlled

By David Hayward

Sep 17, 2007

Yesterday at church, instead of me speaking (since I'm taking a break from it for...

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10 Tips for Igniting Your Creativity

10 Tips for Igniting Your Creativity

By David Hayward

Jun 14, 2007

First of all... know you are creative. Everyone is creative in their own special way...

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