Jesus’ “Easy Yoke” is Unhurried — Especially at Christmas!
As Christmas approaches it seems we have to go faster and faster! How can we be unhurried? The traffic keeps getting worse. The lines in…
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93 – Unhurried With Jesus — Even at Christmastime!
In the craziness of this season, we often find ourselves hurried and stressed. When we are overwhelmed, it becomes difficult to take care of ourselves and love those around us. Jesus was never in a hurry! In this episode, Bill and Kristi remind us that Jesus is inviting us to rest with him. Take a moment to slow down and rest in Abba’s presence, as Bill leads us through a meditation to remember Jesus’s “easy yoke”.
72 – The Unbusy Leader
“How are you?” Whatever our work, or even if we’re retired, often we answer, “Busy!” But CS Lewis taught, “Only lazy people are busy!” How can this be? The most effective and fruitful leadership is born out of rest, prayer, and discernment — it’s not just working hard, it’s working SMART!
Breathe Your Way Into the New Year
Like me, maybe you set aside much of your normal work for the Christmas break and this week you have a lot to do! There’s…
35 – The Busy Leader
If you struggle with busyness you’re not alone! Let’s talk about how to prioritize the life of our soul in Christ.
25 – Join Jesus’ Intimacy With His Father (TLC Time)
The TLC you desire is available through extended quiet time “To Love Christ”. Our Lord invites us to find new joy and power for life and ministry.
A Hurried Pastor Connects with Jesus
Let me tell you about a man I’ll call Eddie. Over the years I’ve talked with lots of people like him. Many of the pastors…
Leading from Liminal Space
Often in our leadership roles we’re impatient to act. But to be a good pastor requires waiting to move forward on plans until you hear…
Notes From “An Unhurried Life”
Readers of our Soul Shepherding Devotionals will know that being unhurried with Jesus is a theme I often write about. That's because hurry is such a problem for many of us. So I was thankful to have Alan Fadling, a friend and colleague of mine, give a talk for a group of pastors and leaders on his new book, An Unhurried Life: Following Jesus’ Rhythms of Work and Rest. Here are my notes.
An Unhurried Life
“I’m a recovering speed addict — and I don’t mean the drug,” writes Alan Fadling in his new book, An Unhurried Life. “I’m talking about…
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