Tag: burnout
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Best of 2013 #2: Eight Traits of Grace Filled Leadership
As 2013 winds down, I will be re-posting the top three original blog entries of this year. Included in the repost will be some fresh comments detailing why I believe these were so popular. The third most popular post was: Do You Hate Your Life (at least parts of it). The second most popular post…
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Best of 2013 #3: Do You Hate Your Life? (at least parts of it)
As 2013 winds down, I will be re-posting the top three original blog entries of this year. Included in the repost will be some fresh comments detailing why I believe these were so popular. The third most popular post appears below in its entirety, followed by my updated thoughts. Thanks for making 2013 a great…
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Losing Our Edge
Ever attempt to dig into a nice juicy steak with a dull knife? Knives and scissors lose their edge over time, making the work of cutting much more difficult. Regular evaluation and sharpening will keep a knife in peak form to work its magic on your steak! We speak of businesses or athlete’s losing their…
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Obeying God Doesn’t Prove our Love
“When we obey, we prove we love God.” This kind of thinking is normal among us. In all man-made, man-centered religions; the emphasis is on obedience. Follow these rules or practices and maybe “the God” will bless you. Climb the ladder and hope you can reach the standard. In the same way this line of…
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Discouraged? Feel Like Going Fishing?
Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” The Catalyst Conference I recently attended is a gathering of pastors, church leaders, writers and speakers. People who are giving themselves in the arena of ministry. Many come to Catalyst hungry to be fed since they routinely…