Juggling Work And Rest

Burnout is a growing problem among Christian professionals and even among parents and children. We feel compelled to overwork. Here are some ideas to bring balance to your life.

One hand full of rest is better than two fists full of labor and striving after wind.(Eccl. 4:6, NASB)He ran onstage in a flurry of red and yellow lights and produced five balls with lives of their own. They arched and circled up and around, behind and over until we grew dizzy at the display. After the first fanfare the juggler began talking to us.

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