We thought we’d share some of the resources that blessed us during our sabbatical as they may be a blessing to you too! Peter’s Favourite Books from the Sabbatical: The Unhurried Pastor, by Brian Croft and Ronnie Martin – This was an excellent book. A great reminder that the Word, prayer, and contemplation are not… Continue Reading Our Sabbatical – Part 5 – Books and Resources that Blessed Us
From Melanie: One of our big goals for our sabbatical was to spend lots of quality time as a couple and to really focus on working on our marriage. We began the 3 months feeling 100% committed to our marriage (as we have been from day one!) and being thankful for the way we work… Continue Reading Our Sabbatical – Part 4 – Our Marriage Reflections
At the beginning of the sabbatical, I realised I had been living with overwhelm and exhaustion as ever-present companions. I was battling through a season of depression. I felt a constant deep-seated tension inside, along with a cynicism that had sown seeds of hopelessness that tangled around my heart. I was walking with God closely,… Continue Reading Our Sabbatical – Part 3 – Melanie’s Reflections
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