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For too long, we’ve been participating in “hustle culture” which says if we’re not moving and achieving, we’re not enough. Sometimes, the only way to release ourselves from this exhausting feedback loop is to take a break from work. Sabbaticals provide time and space for a reset and can give us energy to launch something new, adjust priorities, or rediscover passions. Most people would love to take an extended sabbatical, but the truth is, you probably haven’t made a plan to address fears that arise the moment you step away from full-time work.

In our frenzied culture, the possibility of living in balanced rhythms of work and rest often feels elusive. This rings especially true for pastors and leaders who carry the weight of nonstop responsibility. Most know they need rest but might be surprised to find within themselves a deep resistance to letting go and resting in God one day a week, let alone for longer seasons of sabbatical.

In today's fast-paced world, where the hustle and bustle of everyday life seem never-ending, it's easy to get caught up in the daily grind. We nd ourselves working tirelessly, striving for success, and often neglecting our own well-being. But what if there was a way to hit the pause button, to take a break from the chaos and recharge both physically and mentally? This is where the concept of sabbaticals comes into play. A sabbatical is a planned period of time during which an individual takes a break from their usual work or routine. It is a chance to step back, reect, and rejuvenate ...

Dr. Whitfield is looking forward to a sabbatical year of peace and quiet, gardening in his backyard, and tinkering with what he calls his latest "unpublishable book". As the year begins, he is drawn by a series of seeming coincidences into involvement with a group of characters from across Europe, including a family that has been the target of assassination attempts by unknown powers. During his journey to Romania, the situation in which he finds himself becomes more sinister than it first seemed.

Toni had a plan for the summer: rest, relaxation, and renovation. In the summer before her sabbatical year, all she wanted was to disentangle herself from her job. No work emails. Not departmental or university politics. No Dr. Antonia Ward. But during the last week of classes, she couldn't shake the feeling that something was off with Dr. Mike Hernandez. The colleague she's known for years, and never once thought twice about, suddenly seems taller, his voice seems deeper, and every time they find themselves alone together, they can't keep their hands to themselves.

What if you could take a vacation from your marriage? A couple decides to give it a shot in this fun, adventurous novel by Lian Dolan, the popular author of The Sweeney Sisters and Lost and Found in Paris. After twenty-three years of building careers and raising kids together, Jason and Nicole...

INTERNATIONAL INTRIGUE Harrison Steele’s dream of a work-free sailing sabbatical from his law firm is thwarted when a young bank auditor is killed a few days before he departs for the Caribbean. He becomes entangled in the investigation when no motive is uncovered for the young woman's murder. His sailing adventure takes an unexpected turn when he helps a teenage girl deserted by her father in Saint Lucia. The appearance of a beautiful Italian woman adds to the mystery, one good deed leads to another, and Harrison’s sailing adventure becomes a voyage of international intrigue. Has ...

Fanatical Prospecting gives salespeople, sales leaders, entrepreneurs, and executives a practical, eye-opening guide that clearly explains the why and how behind the most important activity in sales and business development—prospecting. Step by step, Jeb Blount outlines his innovative approach to prospecting that works for real people, in the real world, with real prospects.

50 Prozent der Berufstätigen in Deutschland wünschen sich eine Auszeit, doch viele scheuen den entscheidenden Schritt, weil sie nicht wissen, wie sie ein Sabbatical gestalten können. Dieser Ratgeber macht nicht nur Lust auf ein Sabbatical, sondern zeigt auch Schritt für Schritt, wie es geplant werden kann, wie die rechtlichen Rahmenbedingungen sind und wie eine Finanzierung auf die Beine gestellt wird. Eine übersichtliche Anleitung mit allen relevanten Informationen zum Thema.

Read by Author Jillian Jonhsrud Why do we have to work for 40 years and only retire once? Why can’t we take occasional career breaks to focus on the other areas of life that matter: family, friends, adventure, rest, hobbies, our health, and achieving long-held dreams? And what if there was a...

Think you can't take a career break? Think again! Escape 101 is a road map for getting away, without sacrificing everything you have invested in your life right now.

The case FBI agent Trevor Montgomery and his partner Samantha Kaufman are working on is an ever expanding spider's web with each piece of evidence they discover. So far there has been no collateral damage. But that is about to change when his son's sabbatical interferes with the case at hand. In a race against the clock they need all the help they can get.

The Stones Cry Out was originally going to be one book explaining all the various proofs we have discovered, demonstrating when the Sabbatical and Jubilee years are throughout history. You can know; it is not a mystery. As I began to write The Stones Cry Out, I quickly found myself going back, time and time again, to explain how the calendar is behind the confusion of the Sabbatical and Jubilee years. The Rabbis, as they began to write the Mishnah, incorporated wrong understandings, and those errors were written into what became known as the Talmud and then the Mishneh Torah. The expulsion ...

Kyla, Ananda, Cierra, Tina, and all their friends and family are back and each will learn things about themselves and one another that definitely displays where real loyalties lie. Their moral character, strengths, weaknesses. ambitions and courage will all be tested and the question is: Can their friendships survive? Will forgiveness be possible for Kyla once she learns the truth about Chavon and her sister?

The co-eds of Heritage State University become your friends too! Four friends who meet by chance and under the watchful eyes of a Guardian Angel, embark on a journey of a lifetime that will take them far beyond the books. Venture on a trip to not only learn about the good, bad, and ugly of black college life but to also experience the effects of growing up in such culturally rich surroundings! Which one needs the Angel most?

The Micro-Sabbatical Method: A Practical Guide to Rest, Renewal, and Sustainable Success In a world that never stops moving, burnout has become the new normal. We push through exhaustion, sacrifice weekends, and tell ourselves that rest is something we’ll “earn later.” But what if the key to lasting success and genuine fulfillment isn’t working harder - it’s learning how to pause effectively? The Micro-Sabbatical Method by Emerson Rowe offers a transformative yet practical framework for taking short, intentional breaks that restore energy, focus, and creativity - without quitting ...

“A sabbatical might be the most important career move you ever make. Read this book to see why—and how to do it.” —Arthur C. Brooks, harvard professor and #1 New York Times bestselling author A guide to transforming your well-being and your career through purposeful time off, from...

In this new edition, popular author Walter Brueggemann writes that the Sabbath is not simply about keeping rules but rather about becoming a whole person and restoring a whole society. Brueggemann calls out our 24/7 society of consumption, a society in which we live to achieve, accomplish, perform, and possess. We want more, own more, use more, eat more, and drink more. Brueggemann tells listeners how keeping the Sabbath allows us to break this restless cycle and focus on what is truly important: God, other people, all life. 

Feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck? Discover the power of the pause. Sometimes life throws you for a loop. You're stressed out at your job; you're torn between work and family; your motivation and productivity are taking a nosedive. Your impulse might be to lean in and tough it out, but what you may really need to do is take a step back. Reassess your life with a clear head and dive back in with purpose and poise.

84 Biblical & historical records recording 63 Sabbatical years and 5 Jubilee years. In 2013, I wrote Remembering the Sabbatical Year of 2016 and only had 11 proofs. We now have 68, and they all match one another. Some are strong proofs, and others are weak, but they gain support when they are all put together. Why does any of this matter? Why should anyone care about knowing precisely when the Sabbatical and Jubilee years are? The Sabbatical and Jubilee years are the key to understanding end-time prophecy. By knowing when the Jubilee cycles are, we know that we are on the threshold of the ...