An advertisement in a magazine recently caught my attention. They were selling T-Shirts with all kinds of sayings on them. One of the T-Shirts said, “Commas Save Lives.” And then underneath was written: Let’s eat Grandma Let’s eat, Grandma What a clever thought! And true. The pause that the comma adds changes everything. Most in ministry have just …
WELLNESS
Let it go!
For many people the start of a new year is a time of addition. We resolve to add exercise, a better food diet, new goals, etc. As 2016 begins, I’d like you to consider the opposite – subtraction. This is the perfect time to stop doing things, or to let go of something and leave …
Rest from your Work vs. Work from your Rest
While leading a recent coach training event, one of our faculty, Dr. Phyllis Riney – PCC, was teaching on the importance of Sabbath, Rest and Solitude. She invited the participants to consider two perspectives of Rest: Rest from your Work Work from your Rest These two perspectives prompted an “Aha” from most of the participants. …
What is your AT-RISK rating?
Pastors are AT-RISK! In fact, pastors are not only “at risk”, pastors are HIGH RISK! We are high risk because many of today’s ministry leaders are lonely and isolated….and we’re not sure who we can trust. That’s a dangerous combination. That’s why I coach so many pastors on their Personal Health and Well-Being. Many of the pastor’s …
