Archives for the 'Sabbath' Category

3 Things I’ve Learned from the Pope’s U.S. Visit [The Daily Saint]

Pope Benedict XVI is quite a guy.   Even for those who are not Catholic, his profile and presence speak volumes.  I’ve learned the following:

Just because you are 81 doesn’t mean you can’t make the most of your position. See Benedict’s grueling itinerary below.
Putting a problem on the table is always the best solution.  Benedict [...]

18 April 2008 | Ministry, Productivity, Sabbath, Simplicity, Time Management | No Comments

A Minimalist Guide to Weekend Renewal: 6 Easy Ways to Recharge the Batteries [The Daily Saint]

Photo by RickyDavid
My friend Gene lives like a rock star.  He travels the globe, working and playing and then blogging about it for all to enjoy.  There are others who test drive expensive cars or even jump out of airplanes. 
I’d like to suggest something a bit simpler this weekend. 
Weekend time can easily get [...]

15 February 2008 | Books, Faith, Family, Sabbath, Simplicity | No Comments

Why it Might be Time for an Executive Retreat [The Daily Saint]

Photo by Ratterrell
Today our staff will be on retreat.  Nothing fancy, just an opportunity to step back from the daily grind and think about our mission and objectives.  We do this 2-3 times per year and while some members of the staff get nervous about the idea of prayer, dialogue and reflection, it’s always worth [...]

18 January 2008 | Faith, Productivity, Sabbath, Simplicity, Stress, Work/Life Balance | No Comments