A FRAME for Setting Boundaries in Ministry
Boundaries are established to MAXIMIZE WHAT IS REALLY IMPORTANT. Most of the time I think of boundaries as “limiting”, “minimizing temptation” or […]
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Boundaries: Secure What is Sacred
About four months ago, my family (of 6…soon to be 7!) moved into a new house. For the three years prior, though, […]
Honor [?]
My post is going up a little later than normal today… but I’ve got a good reason for that… a very good […]
The Problem With Being Present [With My Family]
I love my family. I can’t begin to describe the intimate connection I feel when I think of my kids. I never […]
Confessions of an “I”
Hi. My name is Guy — and I’m an introvert.
No, I’m not a recovering introvert, just one that needs to remind myself — and others — from time-to-time that God has made me this way.
I enjoy my cave time. A LOT.
Summers on campus often feel like a blissful hibernation of sorts. Sure, there are the occasional meetings, interactions with other members of my staff, etc.; but for the most part there’s a lot of quiet space.
What Gives?
About a year and a half ago I had the chance to grab lunch with a very accomplished thinker, educator, author, minister-type.
He has done so much over the course of his life, so I just had to ask, “how do you do it all?”
I was a little surprised by his response:
Sleep is overrated!
The [Un]Scheduled Pastor
Updated 4/27/12 Have you ever been asked: “What’s a ‘typical day’ in your job like?” If so, I’m guessing your answer was […]
Dare to Slow Down
Updated 4/24/12 The margins in my life are always something I try to pay attention to. Some years I’m better about this […]
Are You Available? Accessible?
Updated 4/11/12 Ministry can be IS a challenging calling. A life committed to discipleship and service is one that calls us to […]
In Search of Rest
As some of you have noticed, I’ve added a “poll” section to my blog page. I added it last week for a […]