When a person sees ministry strictly as something they do at a church building that is separate from the rest of their lives, it is a setup for all sorts of problems—personally and relationally. We must not dichotomize ministry because all of life is our… Continue Reading …
To live a life that is honoring to God requires a person to rest well. If you rest well, you will work well, and the other parts of your life will be satisfying, too. So important is rest that without a sound theology and practice… Continue Reading …
There is something about the title that sounds counterintuitive to our self-reliant and self-protective lives. Even so, doesn’t it have a biblical ring to it? You die to live (Matthew 16:24-26). You humble yourself to be exalted (Matthew 23:12). You give up something to gain… Continue Reading …
I recently read this verse from the Book of Proverbs, and it has left a lasting and penetrating mark on me: “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it” (Proverbs 4:23). You may want to read: Are You a Restful… Continue Reading …
Let’s free associate: when you think about rest, what goes through your mind? What does rest mean to you and how do you obtain it? Here are a few examples of how some people pursue rest. Listen to the podcast Our podcasts are on iTunes,… Continue Reading …
Have you ever thought about how God views our rest from His work? Have you seen someone talk about needing “me time” or needing “to get away?” Do we need a break from work in the way most people talk about that? We should be… Continue Reading …
Forty percent of pastors make it to the five-year mark in ministry before they are ready to leave. Burnout is a natural temptation for anyone in the helping professions. Listen to the podcast Our podcasts are on iTunes, Google Play, SoundCloud, TuneIn, or Stitcher. If… Continue Reading …
I have struggled with insomnia since 2003. It has been so long and so typical that I rarely talk about it unless someone asks. I long resigned myself to insomnia as a way of life. Listen to the podcast You may want to read: Are… Continue Reading …