Thoughtful Reflections on Faith and Life
There are a lot of people who are eager for vacation time because they hate their work. While I enjoy my vacations, I also enjoy my work. I get the best of both worlds. For me, my vacation time is not so much as a break from work (I will actually be doing some work) … Read More “Good News: Back on Vacation” »
I just finished a week’s vacation from my work at Brookfield Baptist Church. Having a week off would be enough for my Good News post. However, the best part was that it ended with a weekend at our cottage. More specifically, a weekend at the cottage with Amanda. Because of her health, Amanda has not … Read More “Good News: Vacation and Cottage Time” »
This weekend I began a week of vacation. I know when I say this, the first question is: “Where are you going?” We actually have no plans. It will just be some time together, some relaxing, some reading, and some writing. The good thing is that when I talk about a week off work, it … Read More “Good News: A Week Off” »
As of today, we are now on vacation. This is Good News. Now, this is not because I have a job I dislike because I really like my job. I’m so thankful that I am in a career that I enjoy and that is life giving. However, after seven months of being a pastor at … Read More “Good News: On Vacation” »
My Good News for this week is that I just began two weeks of vacation from Queen Street Baptist Church. I am still working at the armoury. It is not that church work is gruelling and I’m desperate for some time off. But it is still nice to take a break, especially from my administrative … Read More “Good News: Some Vacation Time” »
Last week was the second of two weeks of vacation. Because of the pandemic, we have not been able to really go anywhere. We were prepared for another week of staycation. However, someone from our church let us use their cottage for a few days. Our girls were able to bring a couple of friends … Read More “Good News: At the Cottage” »
Vacation used to mean something different. I looked forward to vacations to get away and enjoy something different. Now it is just a break. 2020 has been a long year. COVID-19 has worn me and everyone else down. Everything is so much more difficult. All that was simple is simple no longer. Add to this … Read More “Good News: On Vacation” »
When COVID-19 hit, local church ministry was turned upside down. We went from live in-person services to recorded YouTube services. We went from visiting in person to phone calls and Zoom meetings. There was part of this that I enjoyed. It was kind of exciting to be thrust into an unknown world that seminary hadn’t … Read More “Good News: Encouraged to Take a Break” »
I just finished two weeks of vacation. I ended in a surprising way, by visiting my own church. Most pastors don’t attend their own church when on vacation. But I wanted to this week (I went somewhere else the week before). It was nice to be there, sitting in the back row, just being there … Read More “Good News: Visiting My Church” »
As of this afternoon, I am officially on vacation for two weeks! I am excited about a couple of weeks off. The best part is that I am looking forward to this is not because of any hatred of work. I love my job at Queen Street Baptist Church. It energizes me. It is a … Read More “Good News: On Vacation!” »
As of right now, I am on vacation. The great things is that it is not a case of me being burned out and desperately needing a break. I am as excited about pastoral ministry as I ever have. Things at Queen Street Baptist Church are going really well. Still, I’m looking forward to a … Read More “Good News: On Vacation” »
My Good News for this week is that of today I’m on vacation. It is nice to have some time off work, time to relax and recharge. Amanda and I were able to enjoy a nice long drive together as we took the kids to camp. We drove through some beautiful country and were able … Read More “Good News: Vacation Time” »
Today is the last day of three weeks of vacation. In many ways, it has gone by very quickly. We didn’t go away anywhere for vacation but it was still fun to have family time. Someone from our church let us use their pool for a week and that was great. Both Amanda and I … Read More “Good News: Going Back to a Job I Love” »
You show up for church and find that there is a guest preacher. Is that pastor on vacation again? I have heard such statements, about myself and about other pastors. People in the church seem surprised when the pastor is on vacation. Why are pastors away so much? Actually pastors are not taking more vacation … Read More “Is the Pastor on Vacation Again?” »
I was spoiled as a pastor with plenty of vacation time. Like many pastors I know, people in my congregation would often ask, is the pastor on vacation again? I know I appreciated that time off with all the stress of pastoral work. After I left congregational ministry, I ended up getting a new job. … Read More “Summer Vacation” »
