Archive for November 2019

Give Thanks: A Radical Notion of Gratitude
November 27, 2019

Give Thanks: A Radical Notion of Gratitude

A 15-year-old is hit by a car while crossing the street and storms city hall—not to yell or scold—but to say thank you for the outpouring of support.

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Habit Beats Inspiration
November 25, 2019

Habit Beats Inspiration

If you sit around waiting for inspiration to show up, you’re going to be sitting alone for a while. Instead, the creative life is built on habit.

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Self-Care Doesn’t Have to Be Time-Consuming, Selfish, or Expensive
November 20, 2019

Self-Care Doesn’t Have to Be Time-Consuming, Selfish, or Expensive

You face long hours and multiple deadlines, all while feeling isolated. That's a recipe for burnout. We've got three tips that can help.

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Why I Don’t Work Where I Worship
November 18, 2019

Why I Don’t Work Where I Worship

Working at one church and worshiping (and volunteering, studying and bringing something for the potluck) at another can be a healthier choice.

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Spiritual Retreat Guide
November 13, 2019

Spiritual Retreat Guide

When was the last time you unplugged from the rigors of ministry and your personal responsibilities and took a spiritual retreat?

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How to Unplug: Setting Boundaries With Your Devices
November 11, 2019

How to Unplug: Setting Boundaries With Your Devices

It's important for any church leader to have time away to unplug and reset. Unfortunately, we carry a live connection to the office in our pocket. Here are four strategies ...

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27 Self Care Tips for Church Communicators
November 6, 2019

27 Self Care Tips for Church Communicators

What do you do to take care of yourself? What kind of things help you relieve stress and get through the day/week/season?

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Self-Care: New Courageous Storytellers Resources
November 4, 2019

Self-Care: New Courageous Storytellers Resources

If we run ourselves ragged and don’t care for our own physical or mental health, we’ll drain ourselves dry and have nothing left to give to the people we’re supposed ...

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