One of my favourite quotes is by Naomi Rachel Remen. “The expectation that we can be immersed in suffering and loss daily and not be touched by it, is as unrealistic as expecting to be able to walk through water without getting wet.” Those who are in ministry are...
Download: 3 tips on how to say no with grace How many times have you been in a situation when someone is asking you to do something and you think” I really should say no but I feel bad” So are faced with a decision. Do you say no and feel guilty, or you say...
It’s no surprise that research studies are finding that a ministry leader’s well-being is negatively impacted by the work of serving and caring for others. This is not a fault of the leader or even of ministry itself. Compassion fatigue is not a result of...
The holidays The holidays bring stressful moments. It doesn’t matter if you have a hallmark life or if you are someone struggling with loss, anxiety or depression. There are times when you are feeling overwhelmed, frustrated and even sad. So often when we think...
When a person feels that they are being blamed—whether rightly or wrongly—it’s common that they respond with defensiveness. “I” statements are a simple way of speaking that will help you avoid this trap by reducing feelings of blame. A good “I” statement takes...
We’ve all been there. It’s usually after a long day week or in our case year and you have had enough. You need to address an issue with your spouse, neighbour or even friend. The issue has been bugging you for a while, but you have been procrastinating...
