Over the past two posts, I’ve focused on the issue of balancing work and rest. I noted that both were part of the “very good” in the creation week.
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“Juneteenth” is the newest federal holiday. It commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
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Ask kids about their favorite subject in school, and most likely you’ll get the response…RECESS! Usually, we roll our eyes and dismiss their response.
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I have talked with scores of pastors since COVID hit in the middle of March. Every single leader has said the same thing: “I’m exhausted.” It seems that it’s the one thing everyone can agree on right now. Eight months of pedal-to-the-metal leadership has left many feeling totally depleted.
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What an unbelievable time we’re living in! The other day, my wife quietly observed, “It’s almost surreal. This can’t be happening.” Yet it is. As a pastor or church leader you’ve faced crises before, but none like this.
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One of the challenges of ministry is its non-stop nature. The pressures and demands are relentless. It’s as if you’re on never-ending merry-go-round and seat-belted onto the horse. For example, if you’re in the pulpit weekly, you know that Sundays come around with amazing regularity.
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