Beyond the Fear of Failing
“Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.” — Psalm 37:5 One of the lessons the Lord has continually taught me over the years is the importance of stepping...
Category: Pre Sabbatical Posts
The Camino: A Thirteen Hundred Year Tradition
“Walking the Camino de Santiago is a moment when everything comes to life, including your soul.” – Paulo Coelho This summer, a main part of my sabbatical will be walking the Camino de Santiago, specifically...
Sabbatical as a Pilgrimage
As I prepare for my sabbatical, I’m doing so through the lens of a pilgrimage. A pilgrimage is a journey undertaken for spiritual reasons—often to a sacred place—with the purpose of drawing closer to God. The...
Themes of My Sabbatical
The Lily Foundation Clergy Renewal Grant that I applied for, and received, was based on the theme of, “What Makes Your Heart Sing.” In other words, what makes you come alive in order that...
The Why Behind Sabbaticals
The Blessing of a Sabbatical: For the Pastor and the Church In ministry, the demands on a pastor’s time, energy, and emotional well-being can be constant and intense. That’s not to say that other...