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Tag Archives: Spiritual vitality
The Shepherd’s Work of Spiritual Mentoring
In the previous two posts (here and here) I have put forth definition of spiritual formation and implications for our shepherd work. Our working definition of spiritual formation is: Spiritual formation is the ongoing process of the Holy Spirit drawing … Continue reading
Is Your Spirituality Sufficient for Your Vocation?
This is a weighty question. I gleaned this question from Eugene Peterson in a statement he makes in the introduction to his book Under the Unpredictable Plant. Let’s break it down. Spirituality is the ways we intentionally respond to God’s presence … Continue reading
Posted in Living Wisely, Personal Vitality, Shepherding Well, Spiritual Vitality
Tagged Faith, fatigue, learning, prayer, reflection, Shepherd influence, shepherd's example, Shepherding, shepherding well, spiritual formation, Spiritual Life Inventory, Spiritual Practices, spiritual thinness, Spiritual vitality, Vocation, vocational holiness
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A Returned Gaze
“So she called the name of the Lord who spoke to her, ‘You are a God of seeing,’ for she said, ‘Truly here I have seen him who looks after me.‘” … Continue reading
A Waiting Posture
“Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him” Psalm 37:7 One of the more uncomfortable postures in life is that of waiting. Waiting for a follow-up phone call on a job interview. Waiting for the doctor to call with the test results. … Continue reading
Posted in Living Wisely, Personal Vitality, Spiritual Vitality, The Shepherd's Health, Thinking Well
Tagged Advent, character development, followership, humility, Modeling for others, reflection, relationship with God, Rest, self-awareness, self-care, shepherd's example, Spiritual vitality, Waiting
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Resource: A Spiritual Life Inventory
Spiritual Life Inventory God’s constant invitation to deep communion with him and the well documented need for life-long learning are two areas that a “busy” life can constrict. It is wise to take a step back and evaluate regularly – … Continue reading
Posted in Living Wisely, Personal Vitality, Resources, Shepherding Well, Spiritual Vitality, The Shepherd's Health
Tagged exhaustion, fatigue, holistic health, Modeling for others, reflection, Rest, sabbath, self-awareness, self-care, shepherd's example, soul care, spiritual formation, Spiritual Life Inventory, Spiritual vitality
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Personal Retreat
Retreating I regularly have the honor at speaking at all sorts of gatherings. Some of those gatherings are retreats. Retreats are places where we go to, you know, retreat. We deliberately flee the “normal” life so that we can engage parts … Continue reading
Posted in Living Wisely, Personal Vitality, Resources, Spiritual Vitality, The Shepherd's Health
Tagged exhaustion, fatigue, holistic health, humility, Jesus' example, Modeling for others, personal retreat, relationship with God, Rest, retreat, sabbath, self-care, shepherd's example, spiritual formation, spiritual retreat, Spiritual vitality
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Generosity in Giving of Oneself
On Generosity Last weekend I was a guest speaker at a church which was in the midst of a series on the hallmarks of their spiritual community. Generosity, of which I taught on, is one of those identified hallmarks for this … Continue reading