Ministry. When I stop to consider, I really know nothing else. I have worked in ministry my entire adult life. While it has been, and continues to be, the most rewarding thing I can dream of.... it is still immensely tiring. I am positive I am not alone in this.
So, it is with the deepest thanks to my congregation's leadership that, I (and the other full time staff) have a week of Sabbath. For me, Sabbath means the swing of the pendulum between rest and work shifts. For a few days I have been able to rest and abide with my children as they prepare for school and the next season in our household. As the week continues I am shifting toward fruitfulness, looking for growth while I am gifted the time to focus without distraction.
While in search for a meaningful accompaniment to my Sabbath week, my long time mentor suggested a book... Canoeing the Mountains by Tod Bolsinger. This is my guide for the remainder of my week. It looks to be quite the journey ahead. The beautiful thing is that I am not alone.
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