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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Adventure | Family | Leadership | Ministry
What Does a Sabbatical Look Like?
This Friday will be the final day of my sabbatical. In this longer-than-usual post, I will try my best to unpack what the past three months looked like and felt like. This post will be insightful for both (1) those who wondered what I was up to for 3 months, and (2) those who are considering a sabbatical in the future.
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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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HOW TO OBTAIN THE REST OF GOD
As busy Believers in Jesus, how can we re-claim the concepts and practices of Sabbath rest (and in contrast, work as worship), so that we can truly receive the rest of what God has for us?
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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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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 Hobbies and Recreation Can Help You Invest In Your Deepest Relationships
Satan wants to destroy your deepest relationships; with your family and with Jesus. He’s a deceiver, convincing us that working is more important so that we’ll stay away from the people closest to us, and keep our focus away from God. Don’t be tricked; stop working and rest!
