We need to make space for ourselves to heal, connect with God, connect with others (outside of meeting their needs), and grow spiritually.

It took at least a week of intentional, embodied rest and practices for the clouds to peel back and for the sun to break through to my soul.

La fuerza para continuar el camino no proviene de nuestros propios esfuerzos, sino del descanso que encontramos en Él.

I found the strength to continue the journey comes not from our own efforts, but from the rest we find in Him.

Behind all the spreadsheets and schedules, there's a deeper purpose—advancing the Kingdom and making a difference in people's lives. And that's worth every bit of the effort.

How do we cultivate the calm our soul needs when we can’t seem to catch our breath?

What is burnout? What can leaders do to prevent it?

Whether you are pastoring bivocationally like me, or full time as I did for 27 years, the weight of a pastor’s call has grown even heavier over the last couple of years. Here are five questions every pastor needs to ask right now to assess their condition amid the challenges of ministry.

As a parent to two littles, it can be easy to become overwhelmed by—well, any number of things. Finding the perfect traditions to ensure everyone focuses on Christ this year can feel like another item on the to-do list, another way we’re failing to live up as parents, Christians, and ministers of the gospel. To make it better this year, our little family is trying to keep the focus on simple and small ways to weave Christmas traditions into our everyday lives.

Over the past several months of counseling and conversations with men and women in ministry, there is a very common theme that continues to surface. One particular sentiment is voiced in almost every conversation—”I’m tired.” Aren’t we all?

To not be tired in a season like this would almost be, un-human.