Over time, I’ve realized that part of what God’s call on my life is for me write on some modest level. Part of my Sabbatical is also about renewal for writing. While, I won’t be writing to a deadline during…
Our family in Murren looking down on the Lauterbrunnen Valley in the Swiss alps
Steeples in the valleys and the most fortuitous moment in human history
The picture to the right is of Jamie and me in the Lauterbrunnen Valley in Switzerland. One cannot look at too many village landscapes in Western Europe, without seeing a steeple. I recall once reading that Calvin said when Paul…
What is man that you are mindful of him?
This is a picture of the Lauterbrunnen Valley we are staying in Switzerland. So, you won’t be surprised that our first Sunday in Switzerland, we reflected on Psalm 8. O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all…
Where we’re staying in Switzerland
Our church family knows that through a generous grant from the Lilly Foundation, I have the opportunity for a sabbatical this summer. For for the first five weeks of our sabbatical, we will be headquartered at this chalet in the…
Walking and Reading on Sabbatical
Why not take a walk today (even if it’s raining) and read Psalm 8? While I admit that we are uniquely blessed in our opportunity to go to Switzerland, the glory of God is seen in every corner of creation. …
Piper on how he practices the Sabbath principle
One of our goals this summer during my sabbatical is not simply for me to take a sabbatical, but for our church as a whole to grow in their understanding of Sabbath. In this brief clip, John Piper shares practical…
In the wrong place emotionally? Memorize a Psalm in order to be moved.
If you need to be moved from one place emotionally to another: (1) Identify a Psalm that relates to your experience. (2) Systematically memorize it over a period of time. (3) As you do so, experience the movement of the…
Sabbatical Destination: Laterbrunnen
Our sabbatical plan (D.V.) is to be in Lauterbrunnen when. . . I am posting this months in advance, but we’ve so been looking forward to it.
John Piper’s 10 Resolutions for Mental Health
My sabbatical begins today (D.V.). The goal is renewal. Below is a post from John Piper in which he summarizes 10 resolutions for mental health given by Clyde Kilby. I read this on January 1 (thanks Z), but I scheduled…