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The Serious Business of Rest | | I just returned from vacation. My family and I spent five relaxing days (well, as relaxing as they can be with three small children) biking, swimming, and lazing around a rented condo. The break came just in time. Before the vacation, I found myself checking out, staring blankly at my computer, putting off important tasks, and struggling to keep up with email. Now I’m back, tackling my to-do list with renewed energy. I needed a break. We all do. We tend to think of rest as optional, even a luxury, but it’s essential. That’s why this week we’re featuring Rest and Renewal for Busy Church Leaders. In this resource, John Ortberg, Ruth Haley Barton, and Mindy Caliguire provide wisdom on finding a steady rhythm, using your downtime well, and rediscovering energy and rest. Also, check out this piece in which Matthew Lapine asks, “How can we shepherd angry, anxious, or hurting people?” The answer for Lapine came from an ancient source: Thomas Aquinas. Read the article here. |
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| Sponsored by HarperCollins Christian Publishing New book from bestselling author & pastor Chris Hodges! The darkness of depression is very real even when you’re living in the light of God’s grace. Hodges helps those struggling with depression find real hope by drawing from the life of the prophet Elijah. |
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| Rest and Renewal for Busy Church Leaders When was the last time you felt really, truly refreshed? Between late night committee meetings, weekends of services, and round-the-clock availability for counseling and crises, the demands of ministry all too often leave leaders feeling physically exhausted and spiritually limp. While we all know the importance of rest and renewal, it can be difficult to allow ourselves to take time out of our day to rest and renew our bodies and souls. Ruth Haley Barton, John Ortberg, Mindy Caliguire, and more Read More |
| | | | Taking Control of Your Time In ministry, there is always more to do. But when leaders neglect their souls in order to "get things done," everyone suffers. This resource will help you understand how to build and balance a busy schedule, making time for rest while ensuring that the important things get done. Mandy Smith, Brady Boyd, Dale Burke, Natasha Sistrunk Robinson, and others Read More |
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| | Worship Help people worship God in spirit and truth. Tim Keller, Charles Arn, Bill Giovannetti, and more Read More |
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