A gentle new way for church leader's to survive stress and burnout

Bruce Miller debunks the idea of balance--basically trying to have it all, all the time. Most churches and their pastors try to do everything at once and feel guilty if any one aspect (worship, ministries, outreach, etc.) is neglected. He replaces the exhausting concept of balance with the idea of rhythm: churches, like people, need to give attention to different programs and ministries at different times, basically by attending to their seasons and cycles.

• Offers an innovative new model for church leaders
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In this crazy world it can seem like God is far off or indifferent. His failure to act makes no sense. Why do some people prosper and other people suffer? By unpacking each chapter of Habakkuk, Miller helps us see that when life is shaking you like a leaf in a storm, you can hold on to the unshakeable God who controls the storm. Listen in on a perplexed prophet's intense interchange with God himself. In the face of injustice and violence, Habakkuk cries out, "WHY?" Journey with the prophet -from confusion to confidence -from frustration-driven questions to faith-filled declarations -from...

Jesus shocked and offended his original audience because he turned most people's view of life upside down. Many of us are familiar with famous lines in history's most influential speech, such as: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you," "Turn the other cheek," "Go the extra mile," and "Don't Judge." However, this very familiarity dulls our minds to what Jesus is really saying. Follow Jesus' kingdom vision and you will stand out as a bright light in this dark world, stand up when storms come, and step up to receive God's eternal reward. Jesus calls us to be all-in, holding nothing...