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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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Seeing a counselor?
On Sunday, March 12, I stood up in front of the church family I love and said, “I can’t do this anymore. I can’t continue like I am.” For the next 30-40 minutes I opened myself up and let everyone … Continue reading
Posted in burnout, depression, direction, discouragement, hope, Liver disease, mental health, pastor
Tagged anxiety, beauty in pain, counseling, depression, mental health, ministry, pastor, self-doubt
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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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I feel like a shepherd in a hole
By Scott Linscott I feel like a shepherd who has fallen into a deep hole. Every now and then, I hear one of my sheep pass by, up there somewhere, or I catch a glimpse of a shadow, but I … Continue reading
Posted in Liver disease
Tagged church, conspiracies, COVID, EVANGELICAL church, fake news, isolation, misinformation, pandemic, pastor, Qanon, shepherd
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I’ve got the green light … Now what?
A week ago Josh and I walked through the doors at Lahey Hospital and headed to the transplant wing. When we walk around Lahey we do it like we built the place. We know where everything is because we’ve spent … Continue reading
Posted in change, Christianity, hope, Lahey Clinic, Liver disease, pastor, transplant, transplant recovery
Tagged Christian, chronic illness, church planting, direction, faith, focus, healing, health, hope, Lahey Clinic, Liver, Liver disease, liver transplant, Maine, ministry, NASH, New England, organ donation, pastor, planter, vision
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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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I can hear the Yeti breathing
The day before I was admitted to the hospital in Florida, I went on a roller coaster at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. That, in itself, was a victory. In January of 2009 I weighed 293 pounds during our family vacation in … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, chronic illness, discouragement, facing death, Fatty Liver Disease, Find God, gospel, Jesus, NASH, organ donation, peace, religion
Tagged cirrhosis, ERCP, faith, Fatty liver, hope, Lahey Clinic, Liver disease, MRI, NASH, organ donation, pastor, transplant
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Viral? I don’t even think we have a sniffle.
I’ve been in church 47 years. I’ve heard a lot of sermons about evangelism. But I don’t have a single example of even one of the churches I’ve been in actively and intentionally starting a new church or a new … Continue reading
Posted in campus ministry, change, Christianity, gospel, Jesus, leadership
Tagged church plant, church planting, direction, evangelism, exponential, leadership, Megachurch, outreach, pastor, preaching
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Hey pastor, you aren’t all that.
Newsflash. Pastor discovers he’s just another screw up like everyone else. I’d like to see that in the news because, hey pastor, you aren’t a big deal. You’re not Jesus. Take all the Greek and Hebrew classes you want. Quote … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity
Tagged church, humble, humility, pastor, planting, pride, self-promotion
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Top 10 Ways to say “I don’t give a CRAP about you!”
10. Isolate and whisper. Even turn your back to others. 9. Nonstop inside jokes are always good. Share memories and laugh loud about stuff nearby people didn’t experience. If they ask, brush them off with, “You had to be there.” … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, church planting, gospel, Jesus, leadership, love, pastor, Uncategorized
Tagged bear with one another, disciple, gospel, leadership, ministry, outreach, pastor, top ten, unity
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Drinking from the Same Dipper 