Ignatian Examen New Yoke Series, Pt 2
The second resource in this series teaches you an old practice that can be used in new ways. Try it out this month!
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Taking Rest Seriously
You may have noticed that we seem to care a lot about rest and self-care around here.
Activating and Resting New Yoke Series, Pt 1
Need a new kind of yoke to carry in ministry? This series will equip you with tools to learn how to prevent exhaustion through regular patterns of rest.
In Season
I was reminded by Fuller’s Dr. Jude Tiersma Watson last week that I’ve often used a poor metaphor when thinking about rest and self-care in ministry.
I can’t count how many times I’ve heard (and probably said) that we have…
Burnout
Last week during our Urban Youth Ministry intensives, I had the opportunity to listen in on a session with Dr. Cynthia Eriksson and Dr. Jude Tiersma Watson on stress and burnout in ministry.
It Starts with Rest
I’ve been reflecting in this week’s posts about Mark Labberton’s The Dangerous Act of Worship,
Gratitude: The Heart of the Christian Life
Today I was reading the story of the ten lepers. You know the one —
Calendar God Reminders
Last week I spoke at Reload, a one day conference sponsored by the Urban Youth Workers Institute. I loved the folks I met at Reload.
3 Big Questions for Frantic Families
As soon as my friend, Nancy, mentioned the title of the book, The Three Big Questions for a Frantic Family
Sabbath Rest in a 24/7 World Paying Attention to Our Longing Hearts
This retreat guide offers some ideas to help us step back, catch our breath, and to pay attention to the longing in our hearts. Some of these can be done in the midst of our busy lives. And some need time dedicated to getting away. Both contexts are part of a healthy rhythm: meeting God in the midst of life and withdrawing to be alone with our God.