Even if you think your pastor is doing fine, consider “checking in” this month. Pastors have demanding but sacred (and God-given) jobs.

After years of working off to-do lists, I have realized that I began to judge the success of my days by how many tasks I checked off my list.

Mindfulness is done through one’s own effort. Watchfulness is a recognition of and participation in the transformative work of Christ.

When we approach conflict with the goal of reconciliation instead of simply winning the argument, the other person will feel respected and be less likely to put up walls.

Once we’re past Labor Day weekend and the leaves start changing, I begin complaining that winter is coming.