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Full Cup Living: What My Sabbatical Taught Me About Provision and Stewardship
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This morning, during my quiet time, I found myself asking God what to write about next. There have been so many blessings lately—so many reflections stirring in my heart—yet I couldn’t seem to settle on a single direction. I kept scrolling through my blog topic list, the one where I jot down ideas whenever…
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Why I Took a Sabbatical at the Peak of My Career (And 4 Things to Consider Before You Do Too)
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During one of the short breaks we had at the Unplug Retreat, my roommates and I decided to play a card game called Comfort Cards. The deck had different categories—Love, Career, etc.—and we chose to focus on the Career section. Each person took turns answering a prompt from the card. But right when it was…
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God’s Faithfulness in the Wilderness: What My Sabbatical Taught Me About Rest and Provision
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I recently moved into a short-term stay for my sabbatical—a place I found online that already looked peaceful in photos. But when I arrived in person, I was genuinely amazed. It was even more beautiful and relaxing than I expected. And right there in that quiet, cozy space, I felt something strange rise up:…
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When God Asks You to Move: The Cost, the Peace, and the Promise
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“Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.” — Matthew 8:20 (NLT) Packing Up the Past Just recently, I moved out of the apartment I had been living in near my office. As I wrapped up my clothes, packed my bags, and tidied…
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One Faithful Day at a Time: Building a Routine Anchored in Christ
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“Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path.” – Proverbs 4:25-26 NLT Today marks the first official day of my sabbatical. For the first time in years, I woke up not needing to clock in for work.…
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Staying Anchored in God When Life Interrupts Your Routine
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“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” – Matthew 6:33 (ESV) This past week was a whirlwind. A beautiful one. A full one. So full, in fact, that I didn’t get to write for three consecutive days—something I committed to during this…
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Letting Go with Full Commitment: Finishing Well with God
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“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” – 1 Corinthians 10:31 (NIV) It’s just a few days before my last day at work. Technically, I should already be wrapping up—closing tasks, archiving files, clearing out my desk. I even told myself I wouldn’t…
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When Rest Feels Uncomfortable
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After our Sunday service this morning, we dropped by a nearby café to relax and reflect. As I sat there, I found myself thinking: What should I really do during my upcoming Sabbatical? I only have two weeks left before I leave my corporate job. While I’ve already set my heart on spending the…
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Is Peace in Chaos Really Possible?
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“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” – Isaiah 26:3 (NIV) As I approach the beginning of my Sabbath year, I find myself in deep reflection—especially about where I should be during this sacred season. I don’t have the entire year mapped out, but one…