Family | Leadership | Ministry
God’s Faithfulness in Every Season
A personal reflection on how God’s faithfulness carried me and my family through a demanding season of ministry, study, and Nicole’s cancer journey.
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Bible | Discipleship | Family | Gospels
How to Find Sabbath Rest in a Busy World
Embrace the gift of Sabbath and discover how setting aside a day of rest can transform your life and strengthen your connection with God.
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Bible | Discipleship | NT | OT
Rediscovering the Art of Stopping
Sabbath isn’t a burden but a gift. Rediscover the art of stopping and experience God’s renewal for your soul, family, and faith.
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Have You Ever Wondered, “Why Shepherds?”
Why shepherds? Learn why God chose shepherds to witness Jesus’ birth and the deeper meaning behind their role in the Christmas story.
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I’m Taking My First Pastoral Sabbatical
After 7+ years of pastoral ministry at Mountainview Church, I’ll be taking an extended time of sabbath rest and spiritual renewal. Just over 3 months to reflect and refocus on my calling as a pastor. Before I leave, I wanted to write a post to say thank you.
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THE ONGOING STRUGGLE TO FIND SABBATH REST AND PERSONAL WORSHIP
I recently completed a personal evaluation in the appendices of a book titled, “Resilient Ministry”. Completing the Emotional Life grid was the most telling. It’s time for some real talk.
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WHY HEALTHY PASTORS ARE SOMETIMES ABSENT PASTORS
It’s not just about vacation. This past week, I sat down with my mentor again. I’m meeting with him every week for 8 weeks as part of a leadership course I’m completing. On this occasion, we focused on something called, “Rule of Life” and where pastoral absences fit into Rule of Life. What’s Rule of Life?…
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WHY I TOOK A WEEK OF SABBATHS
Planning To Rest. A couple of weeks ago I took a week off. My timesheet may reflect a week of vacation, but for me it was a week of sabbaths. And I planned it that way. The word sabbath has its root in the Hebrew word, “shabbat“. Scholars believe this word is “…derived from the verb…
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3 FAITH REMINDERS FROM THE CAMPFIRE FLAMES
Time To Stoke the Fire! Our family loves camping! Personally, it really helps me unplug, unwind and focus on my wife and boys for a couple of days. Our family always has so much fun! Fishing, chopping wood, reading, picking berries and of course, popping popcorn over the campfire. Campfires really make it a camping trip….
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Prioritizing Rest Before It’s Forced
Why wait until sickness forces rest? Make it a priority with God’s help.
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How to Grasp the Benefits of Regularly Reading the Mosaic Law
I didn’t simply decide to read through the Mosaic Law. I actually picked up a Chronological Bible and decided that it would be a fresh way to read through Scripture. Needless to say, it has definitely given me a better understanding of how things took place and why they happened when they did.
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Finding the Comfort of a Spacious Place
This morning, reading through Psalm 118, there were a couple of verses sparked my interested. “Let those who fear the LORD say: ‘His love endures forever.’ When hard pressed, I cried to the LORD; he brought me into a spacious place.” (Ps. 118:4-5)
