Sabbatical

Sabbatical
Author: Liz Mitten Ryan
Publisher: Booksurge Llc
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2008-11-01
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 9781439211939

Sabbatical- resting is the miraculous power of IsnessPress releaseHaving spent 10 years living close to nature in the company of her horses, dogs, and cats Liz Mitten Ryan has co-authored four books describing a state of enlightened connection attained through this experience. Sabbatical- resting in the miraculous power of Isness describes the universal journey to discover life's truth and higher meaning. It will lead you along a pathway to your true and immortal self.'Many spiritual teachers tell us that living in the present moment is the secret path to enlightenment. If we can let go of the past, the future, and time itself - still our busy mind, then the ego will be forgotten and in that brief instant we connect with God.The biggest secret in this method is when thought ceases, quiet remains and in that quiet we let go of our physical identification and allow our spiritual truth to resonate within us. This truth is our heritage, it is from whence we came and to where we will return. In between we glimpse a memory of it in rare moments of selflessness; rare moments of reconnection with our higher selves and in turn God.' When we touch God we experience Isness. 'Isness' is the glorious state of God manifested in his entire creative splendor here and on all planes. It is the active form of being, more a becoming, an awakening journey carrying one towards the adventure of vibrant aliveness, L.I.F.E (Love in finite Expression) forever.'Sabbatical- resting is the miraculous power of IsnessPress releaseHaving spent 10 years living close to nature in the company of her horses, dogs, and cats Liz Mitten Ryan has co-authored four books describing a state of enlightened connection attained through this experience. Sabbatical- resting in the miraculous power of Isness describes the universal journey to discover life's truth and higher meaning. It will lead you along a pathway to your true and immortal self.'Many spiritual teachers tell us that living in the present moment is the secret path to enlightenment. If we can let go of the past, the future, and time itself - still our busy mind, then the ego will be forgotten and in that brief instant we connect with God.The biggest secret in this method is when thought ceases, quiet remains and in that quiet we let go of our physical identification and allow our spiritual truth to resonate within us. This truth is our heritage, it is from whence we came and to where we will return. In between we glimpse a memory of it in rare moments of selflessness; rare moments of reconnection with our higher selves and in turn God.' When we touch God we experience Isness. 'Isness' is the glorious state of God manifested in his entire creative splendor here and on all planes. It is the active form of being, more a becoming, an awakening journey carrying one towards the adventure of vibrant aliveness, L.I.F.E (Love in finite Expression) forever.'Sabbatical- resting is the miraculous power of IsnessPress releaseHaving spent 10 years living close to nature in the company of her horses, dogs, and cats Liz Mitten Ryan has co-authored four books describing a state of enlightened connection attained through this experience. Sabbatical- resting in the miraculous power of Isness describes the universal journey to discover life's truth and higher meaning. It will lead you along a pathway to your true and immortal self.'Many spiritual teachers tell us that living in the present moment is the secret path to enlightenment. If we can let go of the past, the future, and time itself - still our busy mind, then the ego will be forgotten and in that brief instant we connect with God.The biggest secret in this method is when thought ceases, quiet remains and in that quiet we let go of our physical identification and allow our spiritual truth to resonate within us. This truth is our heritage, it is from whence we came and to where we will return. In between we glimpse a memory of it in rare moments of

Unbridled Faith

Unbridled Faith
Author: Cara Whitney
Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2018-06-05
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 140031528X

Explore the timeless wisdom of God's Word through this beautiful horse devotional. Horses nuzzle their way into our hearts and have a way of teaching us a lot about ourselves, about life, and even about God. Just ask horse enthusiast Cara Whitney, wife of comedian and actor Dan Whitney (aka Larry the Cable Guy). Through years spent working with these majestic animals, Cara Whitney has learned countless spiritual lessons that have brought her closer to God. She shares those stories in Unbridled Faith. In 100 heartfelt devotions with stunning photography, you'll: Learn about being flexible in your faith from a gangly legged colt. Discover the secret to overcoming temptation through a horse's "sneak and eat" game. From a pony with a sweet tooth, find out why we should be glad God doesn't answer yes to all of our prayers. Be reminded that you are priceless to God by a one-eyed quarter horse named Roanie. This devotional is perfect for anyone who adores horses and the simple farm life.

Horses Speak of God

Horses Speak of God
Author: Laurie M. Brock
Publisher: Paraclete Press
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2018-04-24
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1640601430

How one woman’s love for horses led her to a deeper love of God With edgy honesty and humor, Laurie Brock invites all who have longed for a deeper encounter with God to join her in the saddle (and occasionally on the ground) to discover how horses’ ways of knowing can help humans discover God speaking to us. This book—from a powerful, vulnerable, clergy author—is for anyone who struggles with the experience of faith in the institutional church, or who feels they have connected with God on a deep level outside of church, in everyday pastimes, or in emotional moments. “A beautifully written meditation on belief, the holy, and the healing power of horses. Mertonian in its wisdom, this profound book not only helped me see the magic of animals in everyday life, but allowed me a better understanding of my own faith journey in the Episcopal Church.” —SILAS HOUSE, novelist, author of Southernmost “Brock writes beautifully, with depth and passion. She gives us a sense of how horses—powerful, beautiful animals—might teach us about ourselves and God.” —REV. CANON SCOTT GUNN, Executive Director, Forward Movement

Lessons from Horses

Lessons from Horses
Author: Randy Helm
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Total Pages: 103
Release: 2018-10-19
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 164191873X

Randy Helm was raised on a ranch in Arizona. He went on to become a police officer, chaplain and pastor. In 2012 he was hired to develop and supervise the wild horse inmate program for Arizona State Prison. Randy developed a program to train convicted felons who had never touched a horse, to effectively gentle and train horses that had never been touched by a person. Getting the past behind you, The power of "one thing", Faith, Learning from failure and Overcoming abuse are just a few of the lessons in this book. The training program and the transformation in horses and inmates has been featured in local, national and international news and documentaries including ABC, NBC, Animal Planet and USA Today. Arizona Cowboy Ministries 1251 E. Stetson Ln Coolidge, Az 85128 [email protected]

Stable Faith

Stable Faith
Author: Jim Schmitmeyer
Publisher: Twenty-Third Publications
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2006
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781585955831

All the people in these stories discover the gift of grace through their work with horses. Like all things spiritual, the brand of grace encountered in the equine world kneads its way into the sinews of the entire person. As you read these stories, which are poignant and poetic, simple and strong, you will undoubtedly gain a sharper focus on the grace waiting to unfold in your own life.

A Stirrup Up

A Stirrup Up
Author: Floyd Tidsworth
Publisher:
Total Pages: 86
Release: 2015-02-27
Genre:
ISBN: 9781505339383

A Sabbatical Primer for Churches

A Sabbatical Primer for Churches
Author: David C. Alves
Publisher:
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2014-12-25
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781497438743

How many years has your pastor served in ministry? How are the pastor and pastoral family doing? Do you realize that those with the pastoral calling are "gifts" to you and the body of Christ? How are you loving and honoring that gift from Christ--your pastor? How have you thanked him/her for the self-sacrifice and faithful service? More churches than ever are looking for help initiating and navigating a ministry sabbatical for their pastor(s). Many of those churches have realized that "healthy churches are led by healthy leaders." They have been led of the Spirit to love, esteem, and honor their pastor (and pastoral family). This primer comes alongside the church, providing the rationale, the path, and the means for successfully initiating and navigating a spiritual renewal leave--a Sabbatical--for their beloved pastor(s) and pastoral family.This book is a companion toA Sabbatical Primer for Pastors: How to Initiate and Navigate a Spiritual Renewal Leave. THIS PRIMER ANSWERS THESE QUESTIONS: What is a ministry sabbatical or spiritual renewal leave? Why does my pastor need a ministry sabbatical? How will a ministry sabbatical benefit our church Who needs a sabbatical When should my pastor take a sabbatical How long should a sabbatical be? What's the criteria Where can we find the guidance and resources to plan and carry out a sabbatical How do we begin What do we do, or what steps do we take before, during, and after the sabbatical? THE PRIMER OFFERS: A brief, biblical context and rationale for sabbatical and Sabbath Practical steps and phases for planning, initiating, and navigating the sabbatical from beginning to reentry Answers to “honest fears and reservations” church members have regarding sabbaticals Helpful tools in the appendices, along with other samples of proposals, letters, and a an article on the need for ministry sabbaticals Encouragement for those who find the whole idea to be overwhelming Five testimonies of pastor's wives as to how the sabbatical benefited the church, the family, and the pastor A starting point for sabbatical policies, housing, funding sources, and other helpful information to assist in planning the pastoral sabbatical Helps for the church to understand the need of a pastoral renewal leave—a ministry sabbatical

Journeying Toward Renewal

Journeying Toward Renewal
Author: Melissa Bane Sevier
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2002
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781566992732

"Time to reflect. Time. This is what clergy renewal is about. To continue in 'the heat of work' our whole career is to rob ourselves and our congregations of the time we and they need to reflect on our lives and our call. Here is where change begins." - Melisa Bane Sevier "Melissa Bane Sevier - fresh from (and refreshed by) a much-needed sabbatical - offers personal testimony, practical advice, and an array of helpful resources that will inspire and empower pastors to seek and then to drink deeply of a time apart. This is a moving statement from and on behalf of our hard-working clergy, written for them but also for those who care about their well-being and that of the congregations they serve." - Dorothy C. Bass - Author, Receiving the Day: Christian Practices for Opening the Gift of Time "Vital congregational ministry depends on the leadership of pastors, priests, and rabbis whose hearts sing with vision, creativity, faith, competence, and passion. In Journeying toward Renewal Melissa Sevier uses her pastoral sensitivity to tell her own renewal story and the stories of those who have been lead in the planning and practice of renewal leave by the question "What will make my heart sing - again?" Whether you're planning an extended time of renewal leave, or just trying to bring regular sabbath time back into your days and weeks, this book will be a trustworthy guide." - Richard Bruesehoff - Director for Leadership Support, ELCA - Co-author of Clergy Renewal: The Alban Guide to Pastoral Sabbaticals

Touch of the Master's Hand

Touch of the Master's Hand
Author: Ronnie Moyer
Publisher: Spinning Sevens Press
Total Pages: 126
Release: 2017-11-02
Genre: Bibles
ISBN: 9780999246511

Touch of the Master's Hand presents a unique opportunity to consider our relationship with God through the gift of horsemanship. Cowboy chaplain Ronnie Moyer highlights stories and scriptures showing how our relationships to horses can foster special insights about our relationship to our Creator and the Master, Jesus Christ.

Sabbaticals: How-To Take a Break from Ministry Before Ministry Breaks You

Sabbaticals: How-To Take a Break from Ministry Before Ministry Breaks You
Author: Rusty McKie
Publisher: How-To
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2018-09-18
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781732055261

Are you tired and worn out from ministry? Isn't Jesus' burden supposed to be light? In the pressure-producing machine of our chaotic world, Jesus' words of rest don't often touch our lives. As ministry leaders, we know a lot about biblical rest, yet we don't often experience it. The ancient practice of sabbath provides ample wisdom on how to enter into rest in Christ. Sabbaticals is a guide showing us how to implement Sabbath principles into a sabbatical as well as into the ebb and flow of our entire lives. RUSTY McKIE serves as the lead pastor of Sojourn Community Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He has contributed articles for thegospelcoalition.com, AmICalled.com, and sojournnetwork.com. He has been married to Rachel for thirteen years, and they have two dearly loved children. Rusty loves working and resting alongside family and friends in his beautiful city, Chattanooga.