Christian Leadership Alliance
“You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you.” St. Augustine, Confessions Today, I had lunch with a friend. He is a pastor and has been for a long time. He’s tired. I spoke to a ministry CEO last week. He’s exhausted. Serving God. … Continue reading Rest for Your Soul
From Roy’s journal during stage-four lung cancer: “A significant mind shift happened this week. Margaret and I were walking, and as usual, she was thinking ahead of me. She asked me what my plans were for getting stronger and healthier. By the next day, I determined that I’d been operating in survival mode. It was … Continue reading Inside-Out Leadership
As I survey the inner landscape of the market and ministry leaders that I work with regularly, most are discouraged, drained, depleted and depressed. It seems the ways in which we’ve sought to navigate political discord, racial tensions and a global pandemic are not sustainable. Add to that, our personal lives, stresses and schedules. Most … Continue reading A Resilient Life
I’ll begin with a confession. This year, I have felt drawn towards anxiety like never before. It’s not a big, loud anxiety. It’s more like a low-grade fever, or a little strained back muscle that’s subtle most of the time, but turn the wrong way and it can seize your whole body. I’ll be hummin’ … Continue reading Contagious Calm
