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Making the Most of a Minister’s Sabbatical: Part 6

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Gary Butler

The importance of “sharpening the saw” Stephen Covey is in agreement with Robert Morris in the assertion we all have four “tanks” or dimensions of life that need regular renewal: spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional. In his classic book, The 7 … Continue reading →

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Making the Most of a Minister’s Sabbatical: Part 4

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Gary Butler

What people actually do on a sabbatical is as varied as the people themselves. As promised, I will share our story, but what I did may not be best for you. We are all different.  We face different circumstances. We have … Continue reading →

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Making the Most of a Minister’s Sabbatical: Part 3

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Gary Butler

You don’t have to wait for a crisis Please understand you don’t have to wait for a crisis or complete exhaustion to benefit from time away from ministry responsibilities. Most sabbaticals are at least a month long,[1] but if you … Continue reading →

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Making the Most of Minister’s Sabbatical: Part 1

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Gary Butler

During a recent sabbatical, I felt compelled by the Holy Spirit to begin writing about my experiences. Over the past year and a half, my wife Carolyn and I provided full-time care in our home for my rapidly failing 90-year-old … Continue reading →

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Frequency: Tune In. Hear God.

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Gary Butler

As part of my sincere effort to keep one day a week as a true Sabbath, I regularly practice resting, quieting my mind, and listening for the voice of the Lord. Recently, I felt impressed to spend much of my … Continue reading →

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