Category Archives: Sabbatical
If Jesus is your co-pilot, you need to switch seats
I haven’t written a post about my thoughts during this sabbatical period for quite a few weeks. It has now been over 2 months since my last day of work, and I can honestly say that the experience has completely … Continue reading
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A New Place
Today, I went to my first women’s Bible study class at my church here in Nashville. I have been a member of this particular church for almost 10 years and have participated in small groups, young adult groups, children’s ministry, … Continue reading
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Head and Heart
I haven’t posted anything in quite a few days. I’ve been processing a lot of thoughts during this sabbatical, and hopefully changing a lot of my subconscious thought patterns. I’ve realized that there are things that we know (intellectually, consciously), … Continue reading
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A New Definition of Productivity
This week, I’ve struggled with not feeling productive. I’ve been surprisingly busy for not having a job, but I don’t feel like I’ve been productive. By this point in my sabbatical, I expected to have the closets cleaned out, bank … Continue reading
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Perception vs. Reality
My stomach is full of Thanksgiving food, and my mind is full of thoughts today. I am thinking about how our families shape the way we perceive our world, at least initially. We are raised in an environment that has … Continue reading
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Letting Go…The Sabbatical Blog
Today marks the first day that I haven’t had a job since I was 11 years old. Seriously. I received my first paycheck working for our family’s business in 1986 when I was 11 (I actually worked prior to that … Continue reading
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