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Entries Tagged as 'sabbatical'
This Day’s Daily Bread
September 2nd, 2009 · 2 Comments · Faith, reflection
I mentioned the other day that one of the lessons I’ve learned from my summer sabbatical is that God will provide. He doesn’t always provide what I want, but He always, always provides what I need. This summer, what I needed, more than anything, was some time away. Time away from the hustle and bustle [...]
Seven Sabbatical Lessons
August 28th, 2009 · 10 Comments · Quick Takes
Today is the last official day of my summer sabbatical. On Monday, I go back to the office, to a revised position and a team that’s been wondering and waiting. I’ll have to answer the questions about whether my book is done (and what my book is about, for that matter), how my writing is [...]
Tags: Faith·Quick Takes·reflection·sabbatical
Quick Takes on How It’s Going
August 7th, 2009 · No Comments · Quick Takes
I’ve been asked how it’s going. I’ve been told my blog doesn’t really relate how it might really be going. And so, as a “here’s where I’m at” with my sabbatical, this week’s quick takes will try to tackle that question… –1– The book. The first question after “How’s it going?” is “How’s your book [...]
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Benefits of Vacationing in Vree-gin-ee-ya
July 24th, 2009 · 1 Comment · family, Quick Takes
We have spent this week visiting family in “Vree-gin-ee-ya,” cuddling the newest nephew. It has been quite a visit, one we’ll be talking about for quite a while to come. Here are my top seven reasons to “vacation” in Virginia: Trying new recipes for an appreciative crowd. When I told my brother I would cook [...]
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