Gordon MacDonald tells of a time when as a child he was traveling with his family on a dusty, deserted road in Canada. It was late, and the family had been traveling the entire day. They were lost, tired, and were becoming irritable with one another. They could not find a motel, and the few… Continue reading Moving Past Weariness
Category: Self-Care
Refuse to Settle for Being Half-Alive
I came across this powerful line in Patrick Morley’s newest book Man Alive (p. 13) You don’t have to settle for being half-alive. I thought about this for several days. I think it stayed with me because I’ve seen so many men and women who shut down long before they actually died. The man who sits… Continue reading Refuse to Settle for Being Half-Alive
Ministry Inside.88
Each Thursday, I write a post that is designed with church leaders in mind. Many of these Thursday posts, however, are applicable to those who are not church leaders. Church leaders and lay people both may find today’s post useful. During July, I sat in a restaurant with a wonderful man in his 80s. He is a… Continue reading Ministry Inside.88
4 Critical Areas that Need Your Investment
One of the greatest resources that you and I have at our disposal is our attention. There are many demands for our attention. Yet, every day far too many of us squander this valuable resource due to our own distraction. We have difficulty giving our full attention to what really matters and being fully present… Continue reading 4 Critical Areas that Need Your Investment
Burying Those Feelings Never Works
(I am away on a vacation/study break during the month of July. The posts that appear during the month are from the archives.) There is often a high price to pay when you bury your feelings. Feelings exist. I may not like these feelings. I may not feel comfortable with these feelings. I may be… Continue reading Burying Those Feelings Never Works
Don’t Ignore the Obvious
(I am away on a vacation/study break during the month of July. The posts that appear during the month are from the archives.) I really don’t want to ignore the obvious, and yet I do at times. I graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree in business. I recall taking a variety… Continue reading Don’t Ignore the Obvious
Four Ways to Take a Vacation Today
Take a free vacation today. Yes, free. I once read an interview featuring a busy business executive. He spoke of his work, his responsibilities, and the stress that came with his job. In the interview, he said that during his busy, hectic day he might call a longtime friend. For a few minutes, they might… Continue reading Four Ways to Take a Vacation Today
Interview With Trevor Hudson (Part 2)
The following is part 2 of a recent interview that I did with Trevor Hudson. (You can find part 1 here.) Trevor lives in South Africa. He a minister and the author of a number of books. Most recently, he has written a wonderful book entitled Discovering Our Spiritual Identity. I think so much of… Continue reading Interview With Trevor Hudson (Part 2)
Interview With Trevor Hudson (Part 1)
Trevor Hudson lives in South Africa. He is a Christian minister, author, and encourager to many. I have mentioned his latest book Discovering Our Spiritual Identity: Practices for God’s Beloved on this blog. I recently asked Trevor several questions that might be of interest to Christians in general and ministers in particular. The following interview… Continue reading Interview With Trevor Hudson (Part 1)
Strengthening the Soul (10)
This morning I read a fine article by Gordon MacDonald in the November 2010 issue of Leadership (print). The article is entitled “Your Regular Checkup.” Basically MacDonald says that if a yearly physical exam is important for people then so is a periodic “spiritual exam.” Sometimes, after one has a physical exam, the physician will… Continue reading Strengthening the Soul (10)