Almost a decade ago, I traveled to North Carolina for a week-long retreat on clergy wellness. It was an enriching time that allowed me to explore matters related to self-care while engaging in ministry, and I came away with much wisdom. Near the end of our time, we watched a short film about the workContinue reading “A Postcard to Myself”
Tag Archives: my journey (so far)
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Tarshish
I was in 7th grade, my family still working through a fresh series of transitions that included my father leaving his last settled pastorate (which I wrote about) and a move to a new community. It would be my third school system and, thankfully, the last one. But it was all still so raw andContinue reading “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Tarshish”
Purchases Left at the Door
Like many others, death has touched my life this year. First came a terrible tragedy where a 13-year-old that we knew lost his life in an accident. Then an old friend’s father died. My family and I have grieved these losses and shown support to their families as we’ve been able. If you’re a fanContinue reading “Purchases Left at the Door”
Jeffrey A. Nelson 