Sabbatical (noun): from the Hebrew agricultural term “shmita,” referring to a year-long break from working the land to allow it to rest and heal in God’s care rather than man’s. I have never successfully returned from a sabbatical. Every time I’ve taken a break from writing, whether personal or self-improvement or fiction, it’s ended up …
Tag: patterns
Labelled with love
What’s stopping you from achieving your dreams? What gets in the way as you step into your calling? It can be timing or money or training or logistics.It can be lack of support or clarity or direction. But let’s be honest. Usually, it’s YOU. Or rather, the lies you believe about yourself. Through struggle and …
Even if you’ve lost your way, The Way hasn’t lost you
If I’ve ever driven you somewhere, we’ve gotten lost. Well. I wouldn’t say “lost.” Never, you know, lost-lost. More like took the scenic route. Had an adventure. A side-quest. I just get caught up talking! Roads and stop signs are so boring, and our connection is so interesting. I see that other stuff all the …
Breaking out of season
I had a terrible thought the other night. The sad, resigned kind that’s a red flag by itself and turns into a flashing danger sign when it crops up in odd places. As I was getting into bed, I said to myself, “Here we go again.” Seriously, who thinks that when they’re going to sleep?! …