Serving Pediatric Cancer Moms with the Hope of the Gospel
When I came to the end of my sabbatical, I had to make some difficult decisions. Of all the things I had laid down, what was I going to pick up again? It was a process. It took prayer, seeking…
Sabbatical Series: Take a Sabbatical with 4 Easy Steps
The last few weeks have been all about sabbaticals – what are they, who can take one, and what my personal sabbatical was like. Now it’s your turn! I’m going to help walk you through what this can look like…
Sabbatical Series: How The Good Shepherd Restored My Soul
Once again I found myself losing my temper with my family. It was such a small thing. But there was no margin left to absorb disappointments and frustrations. That night Rob quietly pulled me aside and asked me to please…
What is a Sabbatical and Who Should Take One?
When my counselor suggested I take a sabbatical I was a bit confused. Could I do that? Is that allowed? My rule-following self thought sabbaticals were formal and reserved for clergy and academia. I thought they were an “extended absence…