Hustle. Hustle. Hustle. Do We Always Have to Hustle?
I’ve been contemplating this post for over a year. I’m constantly watching friends like Carlos Whittaker and others, including Jon Acuff encourage others to…
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Things to Consider When You’re Tempted to Quit
At some point, we are tempted to quit something. It might be a job, a church plant, a team, a diet or workout plan,…
Giving Yourself Permission to Pause
I was talking with a leader recently who is wrestling with exhaustion and fear of burnout. As a leader of a fast-growing non-profit, she…
Pastors Can Make the Worst Friends
Most pastors are nice people, they just don’t make good friends. That may seem harsh to say, but as a pastor, I think it…
The Causes and Cure for Leadership Burnout
Leadership is really tough. Good leaders understand this and manage their lives and leadership demands to avoid burnout. Sometimes, however, even the best leaders get burned out….
How Not to Live Like a Zombie
When I told my wife that I was asked to write an article about rest and was suggested the title: ‘How not to live…
The Weight and Joy of Being a Pastor: Loneliness
If you talk to any pastor or his wife and ask them about friends, more than likely you will get a sad, longing look….
Can You Hear God Above the Noise
You’re wired. You’re wireless. You’re digital. You’re more plugged in than ever before. In the midst of all the noise of life, can you…