TAKE 5 | Solitude: A School for Purpose
Today we unpack the art of solitude and how it has the opportunity to teach us more about our sinfulness and God’s holiness. What does solitude mean to you? Have the times you’ve taken to be in solitude been fruitful or bounding?
TAKE 5 | Mini-Retreat - Retreat as a Leadership Strategy (Part 2)
We continue our look at the need for retreat as leaders and the wisdom of Elton Trueblood, spiritual writer from the Quaker stream of our faith. After a very full fourth of July celebration day, I am guessing many of you are thinking like me that you need a day of vacation to recover from your day of vacation. I encourage you to schedule a day this month to retreat. Amy and I are celebrating our 25th together with our Creator immediately after our week of camp. We have put this retreat in ahead of time so we don't miss the moment. When is your next moment?
TAKE FIVE | Mini-Retreat - Retreat as a Leadership Strategy (Part 1)
My grandfather who died before I can remember, was a lone Presbyterian among three Philadelphia Quaker brothers. I first found Elton Trueblood, a Quaker spiritual writer of the 20th century, on his library shelf. Today, we explore the need for regular retreat beyond the five minutes we take weekly to read this blog. As I head up to the lake home my grandfather blessed our future family generations with for rest, recreation, and retreat, I am grateful to catch a glimpse of how one of his spiritual readings may have led to the purchase.
TAKE FIVE | Mini-Retreat - The Fruits of Solitude
As you read this I am enjoying an afternoon of solitude after taking in a 36 hour youth worker's conference with Amy. It is important to work in recovery time when you come off an intense period of family life, work, or ministry. The teen retreat was amazing and intense. I am certainly glad that I planned some solitude to reflect on it and give God the glory. Are you in need of some solitude also?
TAKE FIVE | Mini-Retreat - Solitude Retreat: An Unhurried Day With God
This weekend is our ReConnect Retreat. I will be pouring out and because I know I will need filling afterwards, I have already scheduled a retreat with my wife Amy at a youth workers event and then a time just with the Lord and I. When was the last time you took a day with Jesus and just spent time together? Learn how you can incorporate this renewal into you life from our friends at Unhurried Living.