Explore What I Am Currently Reading: Insights and Reflections

Intentional: Living Out Eight Principles of Disciple Making The Village Effect: How Face-to-Face Contact Can Make Us Healthier, Happier, and Smarter Pinker, S. (2014). The Village Effect: How Face-to-Face Contact Can Make Us Healthier and Happier. Random House Canada, 378 pages. ISBN: 978-0307359537 In this interesting book (audiobook for me-Hoopla is amazing!), developmental psychologist SusanContinue reading “Explore What I Am Currently Reading: Insights and Reflections”

Creating Margin in Ministry: Jesus’ Example and Practical Tips

30 The apostles returned to Jesus and told him all that they had done and taught. 31 And he said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. 32 And they went away in the boat to a desolate place by themselves. Mk. 6:30-32 In MarkContinue reading “Creating Margin in Ministry: Jesus’ Example and Practical Tips”

Lessons Learned from a Public Confrontation: Encouragement and Reflection

The author recalls an encounter in a restaurant where an unhappy individual criticized their conversation. Reflecting on the experience, they emphasize the importance of graciousness and sensitivity in public discussions, as well as the need to respond with kindness to those who criticize. They also highlight the value of learning from negative experiences for personal and spiritual growth.