Avoiding burnout pt. 2 (or, breaking free from total work by doing nothing)

We looked at a biblical theology of work and leisure in part 1, but after all that groundwork, are we any further on? Are we any closer to getting to a cause for burnout, or a solution to preventing burnout, or treatment for it? Let's see... Why does it happen? Every single person is different. I … Continue reading Avoiding burnout pt. 2 (or, breaking free from total work by doing nothing) →

Avoiding burnout pt. 1 (or, how to give God glory through work and leisure)

We've just returned from a lovely week in the Republic of Ireland at a conference with brothers and sisters in the Lord. It was a busy time, but refreshing and joyful. It was a little taste of Heaven, in fact. Not least because no-one was sick while I was providing medical cover on the Friday! … Continue reading Avoiding burnout pt. 1 (or, how to give God glory through work and leisure) →

Dear Mr Emerson, pt 2

And onto Northern Ireland as the next subject of controversy. Those evil doctors preventing people from exercising their right to take the Morning After Pill! the MAP is legally restricted in the same way that other prescription only medicine is restricted. The guidelines on conscientious objection apply to its prescription, just as much as any … Continue reading Dear Mr Emerson, pt 2 →

Dear Mr Emerson, Pt 1

I read your article yesterday with some distress. It's not comfortable to read a full frontal attack on one's profession and professional standards. In addition, some parts are just plain wrong, and the arguments are poor. Come, let's reason together... Opting in to providing abortion services. You spend much of the article highlighting the confusion that … Continue reading Dear Mr Emerson, Pt 1 →