In a recent conversation with the Division on Church and Ministry, someone asked me if I ever feel like my passions of social work and ministry conflict with one another. It is a very real question in the work I am doing in my job, addressing homelessness with the help of hundreds of volunteers from […]
The Power of Rest and
Saying “No”
Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowd. After He had dismissed them, He went up on a mountainside by himself to pray… alone. Matthew 14:22-23 When I first began dealing with my complex trauma and the depression that […]
10 things I do for my own peace of mind
Of course this list isn’t exhaustive. And it isn’t a “you should do these things.” list. Here, simply, are 10 things I do for my own peace of mind. Maybe reading them will help you think of the things you do for your own peace of mind. 1. Play guitar I’ve written here about being a […]