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Big Goals, Little Habits

I’ve been going to church since I was 5 years old. I still remember tip toeing down the aisle, walking between legs that loomed tall like trees. I loved feeling the wooden pew cuddling me while the organ thundered each hymn. The stained glass windows glittered with stories of Jesus. I felt safe and held.ContinueContinue reading “Big Goals, Little Habits”

Tips for Wise Goal Setting

The Christmas dust has settled, which means we’re in week one of our New Year’s resolutions. Maybe you’ve decided it’s time to get organized, or start drinking more water. I’ve personally resolved to sharpen my bedtime routine and sleep/wake habits. Whatever resolutions you’ve set, we can take goal setting cues from some familiar biblical figuresContinueContinue reading “Tips for Wise Goal Setting”

Dream Your Goals

Here we are in the week after Christmas. I’ve often called this a limbo week, where we’re suspended between two significant days, Christmas and New Years. The celebrating isn’t quite over, yet we feel a slight pull to return to our pre-holiday rhythms.  Historically in the church, and maybe for some of us today, thisContinueContinue reading “Dream Your Goals”

Christmas Stress Toolbox

Christmas week is upon us, and if you’re like me, you’ve felt the stress building. It’s a hectic week and there are still many tasks to do. Over the years I’ve acquired a few skills that help me recognize and manage my stress. I’m certainly still a work in progress – but my stress toolboxContinueContinue reading “Christmas Stress Toolbox”

Stop & Stress Assess

Christmas is one of the high, exciting seasons of the church year. We do a lot to serve God’s people during advent, and it’s festive and joyful. It can also be a little more stressful trying to get everything done. This negative energy doesn’t have to sabotage our Christmas efforts. Instead we can face itContinueContinue reading “Stop & Stress Assess”

Stress Less this Advent

It’s no surprise that stress multiplies during the season of advent. We have a lot of extra professional responsibilities that are a joy – but also taxing on us! There are special services to plan and attend, midweek service soups to make, devotions to write, church members to visit, and all the little details itContinueContinue reading “Stress Less this Advent”