Tutoring Articles - Tree of Life Approach
We want you to know that it is possible to truly "rest" in the Lord, and live with a new attitude we call the Tree of Life. The new way of the spirit is the road ahead for us who have burned-out on "religion". God bless you!
Tremendous Spiritual Growth - As painful as burnout can be, there is a great divine purpose being worked out in your life. It is an old, old cliche, but it's still true. "It's the darkest before the dawn."
Blessings - The Lubricant of American Christianity - Spiritual burnout can only occur because there is either a fundamental misunderstanding of the heart of the Gospel, or a failure to apply it to our lives and ministry.
The True Gospel - The Gospel is God's life-giving message that leads us to eternal life! So if you are exhausted and starting to burnout, we need to ask what gospel you are really anchored to!
David, Jonathan, and The New Covenant - The story of the blood covenant between David and Jonathan teaches us so much about the New Covenant agreement we have with God. Why do so few, including burned-out pastors and leaders not understand!
C.S. Lewis & Keeping First Things First - As Lewis said, "Our greatest battle as Christians is keeping first things first." Do you allow second place desire and passion to become first place, thus setting you up for disappointment and burnout?
Tree of Life - Chapter 1 - Can I Have Hope Again?
Tree of Life - Chapter 2 - Tree of Good & Evil
Tree of Life - Chapter 3 - Under the Bark
Tree of Life - Chapter 4 - Walking in Innocence and Freedom
Tree of Life - Chapter 5 - Choosing Life
Tree of Life - Chapter 6 - The Tree of Life and Healing
Tree of Life - Chapter 7 - Practical Application
Tree of Life - Chapter 8 - Matter of Heart
Tree of Life - Chapter 9 - Resting in the Spirit
Tree of Life - Chapter 10 - Holiness, Character & The Tree of Life
The Infinite Supply of The Lord - An excellent article by Chip Brogden that dovetails with our teaching on "resting in the Spirit of Jesus."
Musings on Freedom - Pastoring outside true freedom in Christ will surely contribute to burnout. Are you rejoicing in freedom, or struggling as a control-freak?
Meaningful Encounter with God in 2003 - Steve Packer, former pastor, speaking before the Linn County Association of Evangelicals, brings out some vital truths in his experience, including the fact everything can be taken away, and God alone can be all we need.
Temptation and Burn-out - When you don't understand the difference between temptation and sin, you can become critical of yourself and others and end up on the road to burn-out.
Godliness, Value, Burn-out - During the times of our greatest stress, heartache, and feelings of betrayal, hang on to godliness as a key to a brighter future.
Message to Wives - It helps to understand the mood and behavior swings of your husband during this crisis time in your family.
The Supportive Wife - In the midst of your own stress, try to be supportive of your mate and hang together.
Falling Into The Lake - Is the difference between your idealism and reality causing you to do a half pike into the lake of disillusionment?
Religion and Weariness - Religion by definition is a return to bondage. Are you burning-out because you have allowed religion to creep into your freedom in the Lord Jesus?
Reflections on Your Calling - God has more plans for all of us and we are not forsaking our calling!
Just Push - God always looks at how successful we are, not how we may have blown it.
The Blood Covenant - God's commitment to love and save you is incredibly encouraging!
Choosing A Positive Viewpoint - If you are burned-out, you can look at your circumstances from a number of angles. Choose the positive view, not the bitter one.
Trimming the Wick - Reflective thinking and mellowing from the heart of a pastor's wife.