One guaranteed source of anxiety for a faith leader: a gap between what we proclaim, what we believe and what we experience from God. Minding that gap becomes essential to soul health. Ministry can be a soul toxin and the temptation to sacrifice for others is strong.

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But cultivating healthy soul health habits, enjoying the grace of God that you so eloquently tell others of, is essential in long term ministry health.

2020 didn't create your soul condition, it revealed it.

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2021 is coming. How about committing now to a different year?

Soul health isn't technical or difficult, it simply takes:

Time.
Intentionality.
Letting pain teach you.
A trusted loving guide.
A band of brothers and sisters who see you and love you.

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