Burned Out and Beaten Up Pastors
Dave Rimoldi’s Story “I felt so burned out before our meetings,” a pastor recalled to Dave. “The hectic pace of church ministry had drained me…
Tag: Renewal
Prevent Burnout: Renew Your Life in Christ
Burnout is a huge problem for pastors and leaders. The way to prevent burnout is to draw life from God, not our own self. Then God overflows from our life, to our good works, to our ministry, to our job. We burnout when we rely on our own strength and abilities and give too much to our job and ministry.
Sacred Pathways Survey
This Sacred Pathways Survey will help you to understand the ways you best connect with God and how you can grow spiritually. Nine paths are explained.
Eileen Needed a Fresh Touch from God
We all long for a fresh touch of God in our souls. Often it comes when we hear someone share vulnerably about a personal struggle…
How to Do Lectio Divina
Our Lectio Divina Guides are one page handouts using key Bible passages. They're free, easy to use, and great for devotions, small groups, and retreats.
The Lord is My Shepherd All Through the Bible
I lead a retreat called “A Walk with Good Shepherd.” I developed this in 2004 and have used it many times since then, most recently…
What is the Soul? Bible Verses to Care for Your Soul
“What is the soul?” I get asked this question a lot. It’s hard for most people to describe the soul. Your soul can’t be seen…
Rejoice in the Lord!
“Rejoice in the Lord!” “Rejoice in the Lord!” Again and again praises, prayers, prophecies, and principles in the Bible invite us to “Rejoice in the…
O Lord, Pour Down your Rain
“You gave abundant showers, O God; you refreshed your weary inheritance” (Psalm 68:9). I love the rain. During rainstorms when I was a boy, my…
Walk with Jesus to Bible Statues
This devotional guide features Scripture meditations and prayers inspired by the Bible statues at Christ's Cathedral. Your visit can be a pilgrimage!