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
Written by Melanie in April during our sabbatical . . . a story of the nearness and love of God: Two days ago, I realised I’d lost an earring. I retraced the steps I’d taken since I’d put on a hoodie, assuming I’d knocked the earring loose as it went over my head. The… Continue Reading A Sabbatical Story – An Earring and the Love of God
I went into our sabbatical with two simple goals: to get closer to God and closer to my wife. God blessed me so much in both relationships. I did not know what to expect with a sabbatical. We hadn’t ever had an extended break from ministry. It has been over twenty-one years since we left… Continue Reading Our Sabbatical – Part 2 – Peter’s Reflections
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