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This blog helps pastors and church leaders foster spiritual discernment and maintain a healthy work-life balance, offering reflections and practical advice to lead with clarity and purpose rooted in a strong connection with God.

Unwinding the Worry

Unwinding the Worry

It’s always intriguing to me when different parts of my life intersect with one another. I just finished a book entitled “Unwinding Anxiety” by Judson Brewer. At the same time I am preaching this week from Philippians 4, specifically verses 6 and ...

The Wreath on the South Wall

The Wreath on the South Wall

I now live in Western New York but grew up in Georgia. While these are very different regions with different customs and traditions, one thing is similar. Football in the fall is a big deal. In Georgia it was always about the Saturday game, and in...

More than Words

More than Words

Have you ever had the experience of meeting someone on Zoom or FaceTime? And then, when you meet them in person, you’re surprised. They didn’t look exactly like you thought. Maybe they’re taller or shorter. Perhaps mannerisms or non-verbal communi...

At the Mercy of the Call

At the Mercy of the Call

As I mentioned in a previous post, I am rereading the Chronicles of Narnia series in chronological order. On a recent trip, I returned to Prince Caspian. C.S. Lewis is a master at embedding bits of theology into his stories. Sometimes these one li...

Remembering the Signs

Remembering the Signs

C.S. Lewis is one of my favorite authors. It had been a while since I had spent time in his writings. So last year I decided to revisit The Chronicles of Narnia. This time I thought I would read the series in chronological order. It has been a won...

AI, Productivity, and the Work-Life Balance of Ministry

AI, Productivity, and the Work-Life Balance of Ministry

Have you ever felt the tension between getting more done and actually being present for the things that matter? In a recent episode of Mac Power Users, Michael Hyatt shared insights on how AI is reshaping productivity. His reflections got me think...