Posted on January 14, 2009 by thinkpoint
by Steve Cornell
Have you ever felt discouraged? Who hasn’t? Discouragement is one of those universal human experiences. All people, in all places, at all periods of human history know what discouragement feels like. You’re not alone in this. But what is discouragement and what are some of its cures?
Defining discouragement:
Discouragement is a frame of mind [...]
Filed under: Anxiety, Burnout, Comfort, Complaceny, Contentment, Defeat?, Depression, Despair, Discouragement, Encouragement, Hope? | 3 Comments »
Posted on March 19, 2008 by thinkpoint
I am reading a fascinating book titled, “In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day.” The author, Mark Batterson, is new to me. Based on one of the most courageous acts recorded in Scripture, Batterson challenges his readers on the theme of surviving and thriving when opportunity roars. The scene comes from [...]
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Posted on March 7, 2008 by thinkpoint
With the odds stacked against me, I poured myself into my work with unbalanced fervor. The threat of burnout would have never entered my mind. Full of vision and a touch of naïveté, I had a calling to answer and a job to do. Nothing but full throttle ahead would be acceptable. Ready to tackle [...]
Filed under: Addiction, Anxiety, Breaking bad habits, Burnout, Call to ministry, Christian life, Church, Elders, Leadership | Leave a Comment »
