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Who condemns you?
One of my favorite stories in all of scripture tells of a woman who was dragged in front of Jesus, being used as bait to trick Jesus into a no-win situation. She had been caught in sin, clearly guilty, but … Continue reading
Posted in burnout, depression, leadership, mental health, ministry
Tagged counseling, depression, mental illness, ministry, pastor
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No bad parts?
The body is a unit made up of many parts. The bible uses this truth to explain how followers of Christ should function together using the truth that the human body is made up of many parts as a given. … Continue reading
Posted in anxiety, burnout, counseling, depression, discouragement, imposter syndrome, mental health, ministry, pastor
Tagged ANTs, anxiety, anxiety attack, Automatic Negative Thoughts, coping skills, counseling, depression, facing burnout, imposter syndrome, mental health, pastor, Philippians 4:8, renew mind, take every thought captive
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Rewriting my internal dialogue
This week’s assignment feels weird. I haven’t been able to do it yet. I get started and then think, “this is stupid” and then I give up. I like to write encouragement cards and send texts to others saying stuff … Continue reading
Posted in anxiety, counseling, depression, discouragement, imposter syndrome, mental health, ministry, pastor
Tagged anxiety, counseling, imposter syndrome, journaling, mental health, ministry, pastor, Psalm 139, self-dialogue, self-doubt, self-talk, therapy
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How long will this take?
I finished my brain book. I think it was helpful but the last section with the practical tips seemed a bit too simplistic. Maybe “simplistic” is the wrong word. I don’t know what the right word is. Perhaps the practical … Continue reading
Posted in anxiety, burnout, counseling, depression, discouragement, hope, hopeless, leadership, mental health, ministry, pastor
Tagged anxiety, church, counseling, depression, exercise, Korb, leadership, minister, ministry, pastor, pastor mental health, peace, pressure, renew mind, The Upward Spiral
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Where are my memories?
You want to know something weird? I have zero positive Easter memories from growing up. I only remember one Easter when I was 15 years old and it was very negative. I’m 60 years old and I think of it … Continue reading
Posted in mental health, ministry
Tagged adult children of alcoholics, anxiety, depression, Easter, mental health, ministry, pastor, therapy, trauma
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Shaking off the dropped balls.
I really could use some beta-endorphin and beta-lipotrophin from pedaling my bike today. The last I knew today’s forecast was for warmth and sun. Now it’s calling for rain and 48°. The endorphin thing is brain talk I’m learning from … Continue reading
Posted in anxiety, burnout, Christianity, counseling, depression, discouragement, exercise, hope, hopeless, mental health, ministry, pastor, peace
Tagged balance, Christians, church, counseling, endorphin, meditation, mental health, ministry, pastor, stress, The Upward Spiral, therapy
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Is it okay for a pastor to feel these feelings?
By Scott Linscott Life has thrown a number of curveballs of uncertainty at me of late. Added to that, internals and externals have overwhelmed my calendar with dates and deadlines and people needing something from me at every turn. Added … Continue reading
Posted in burnout, depression, discouragement, leadership, ministry, pastor, time management
Tagged burnout, cancer, counseling, imposter syndrome, leadership, mental health, pastor, rest, self-care
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How do you handle gut-wrenching, suffocating, consuming weight?
My transplant experience gave me a gift that, today, I would like to return. Usually, I’m thankful for it, but recently it has grown so heavy that I feel like it is breaking me. I’ve been watching My 600 Pound … Continue reading
How should I shepherd this flock? Where do I begin?
“I have something for you,” Jen said. Her face wore her father’s half-smirk-half-smile that always made me wonder what he was up to. She stood facing me close enough that I could see the same spark that I used to … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, church planting, direction, Liver disease, ministry
Tagged Christian, church plant, church planting, church revitalization, direction, faith, focus, healing, historic church, hope, humility, inspirational, installation, liver transplant, Maine, mentor, Organ transplant, pastoring, recovery, Scott Linscott, testimony, Vernon Howell, Westbrook
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When death ruins your day…
When do you feel most inadequate? I mean, what situations leave you stumbling for words or standing silently with absolutely no idea what to do? For me, it happens during one of life’s largest privileges. During the painful privilege of a … Continue reading
Posted in community, depression, discouragement, facing death, Find God, hopeless, Jesus, love, ministry, pain, relationship, religion
Tagged bear with one another, coping with loss, death, faith, fear, friendship, healing, hope, love, neighbor, relationship, shared life, tears
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My friend AJ could sell an ice cube to an Eskimo. He’s a people person with an enthusiasm and positive attitude that will not quit. It’s like he has a magnet inside him that makes you want to be around him. … Continue reading
It’s not just me
I share the following from one of my readers who is writing his own story in the face of suffering… God bless you Scott. I totally agree with you. I went through a very debilitating illness myself two years ago. … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, chronic illness, depression, discouragement, Find God, hopeless, Jesus, ministry, pain
Tagged depression, following Jesus, suffering
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Confessions of a former wheelchair snob
I’m just going to put this out there, as insensitive and politically incorrect as it is. It’s gonna shock those of my readers who paint me as a martyr, super-saint or spiritual giant. What can I say, that was a … Continue reading
Posted in accessibility, change, Christianity, chronic illness, discouragement, facing death, Fatty liver, Fatty Liver Disease, Jesus, Liver disease, liver keys, ministry, NASH, organ donation, Organ transplant, transplant
Tagged accessible, chronic illness, cirrhosis, faith, fear, handicapped, help, humility, Liver disease, mobility, NASH, organ donation, scooter, transplant, wheelchair
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Hang in there…
http://www.crosswalkmail.com/cccjdqtljhjftmlnfgrzkfvktqfmprrmhctkddndtdqgccq_kdsrphpvfsvs.html By Max Lucado Fearless Watch out that no one deceives you. For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many. You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, chronic illness, facing death, Fatty liver, Fatty Liver Disease, Find God, hope, Jesus, Lahey Clinic, Liver disease, ministry, NASH, organ donation, Organ transplant, pastor, religion
Tagged Chronic pain
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Overwhelmed and needing prayer
When I first saw this picture I didn’t understand. I looked more closely and then I saw the bridge. “Uh oh. That’s not going to be pretty.” Then, I thought about me. I was cruising along, enjoying life, enjoying a … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, chronic illness, discouragement, facing death, Fatty liver, Fatty Liver Disease, Find God, hope, Lahey Clinic, Liver disease, ministry, NASH, organ donation, Organ transplant, transplant
Tagged chronic illness, cirrhosis, conflict, faith, fear, giving, help, Holy Spirit, hope, Liver disease, NASH, organ donation, pastor, prayer, transplant
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Drinking from the Same Dipper 