Jan 20, 2022 | Calling, Exhaustion, Leadership, Longevity, Margin, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Uncategorized, Workaholism
Why do we overschedule? Really, why? Our first responses might be: “Well I’m a responsible person. I have to get stuff done.” Or, “I love what I do!” Good answers. The purpose of today’s post isn’t to talk you out of working diligently, or discourage you from doing...
Nov 2, 2021 | Burnout, Emotional Health, Fatigue, Leadership, Margin, Pastor, Podcast, Rest, Work, Workaholism
Do you ever arrive at mid-afternoon on a work day, and feel like your brain has turned to jello? Are there days when pushing through brain cramps is required? Of course. But if that is your daily default, you’re setting yourself up for trouble. Is there a legitimate...
Sep 30, 2021 | Burnout, Laziness, Leadership, Longevity, Missionary, Pastor, Productivity, Uncategorized, Workaholism
I enjoy occasionally watching the ABC show, Shark Tank. It’s entertaining, funny, informative, and at times—touching. The show reminds me about the importance of focus, passion, hard work, and commitment to one’s calling. It’s a weekly testament to the power of...
Sep 16, 2021 | Burnout, Depression, Emotional Health, Exhaustion, Leadership, Longevity, Margin, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Productivity, Rest, Rhythms, Stress, Uncategorized, Work, Workaholism
Do you ever arrive at mid-afternoon on a work day, and feel like your brain has turned to jello? Your gray matter is sucking air and running on fumes? You feel this inner urge to slow down . . . but suffer guilt because of the pile of work on your desk? Several years...
Aug 26, 2021 | Burnout, Calling, Emotional Health, Exhaustion, Fatigue, Leadership, Longevity, Margin, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Rest, Stress, Uncategorized, Workaholism
What drives you? Passion? Or adrenaline? Also called epinephrine, adrenaline is a crucial part of the body’s fight-or-flight response. In the right dose, it is a useful hormone. But over-exposure can be damaging to our health. A 2004 article by the Table Group points...
Aug 19, 2021 | Calling, Laziness, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Productivity, Uncategorized, Work, Workaholism
A while back, a good friend pointed out that while the majority of pastors overwork, a certain segment of pastors have swung to the other extreme. This segment apparently thinks working forty hours per week is overdoing it. For them, it seems to be too much. And I...
