Tag: Ruth Hetland
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Side Hustling for Ministers 101
Some ministers love working only on their ministry while there are others who dream about moving on to something new. This can feel even feel like a new calling as the restlessness sets in and the itching to try something new. Here are a few things to consider as you ponder becoming a side hustler:…
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From Strength to Strength
One of the best books I have read recently is called “From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life” by Arthur Brooks. Check it out here: https://amzn.to/3bHPFqQ Brooks begins the book by relaying the story of sitting on an airplane and overhearing the conversation of a man…
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One on One Coaching for Side-Hustling Ministers
Are you a minister trying to begin or grow your side hustle? After nearly twenty years of creating side hustles with varying degrees of success, in 2020 I began ConseCrate, a subscription box for women in ministry. It has grown to over 400 subscribers each month and continues to evolve and prosper in new and…
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I Miss the Singing
Last night I was trying to remember the last song we sang on Christmas Day. Normally it’s nothing I would spend any time thinking about. Why would I? One season blends into another and one Sunday blends into another – and endless pattern of choosing hymns for the right church holiday, the rise and fall…
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What Does the Bible Say about Anxiety and Worry?
Anxiety and Worry…What does the Bible say?“An anxious heart weighs a person down, but a kind word cheers” (Proverbs 12:25, NIV).“I sought the LORD, and the Lord heard me, and delivered me from all my fears” (Psalm 34:4).“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests…
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The Man in the Brown Suit
I just finished reading this wonderful Agatha Christie book: The Man in the Brown Suit. Adventure-seeking Anne Beddingfeld is in London when she sees a stranger fall to his electrifying death in the Tube. A dreadful accident? If so, who is the man in the brown suit fleeing from the scene? Curiosity, and one cryptic…
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#28 – Eat Ten Different Kinds of Ice Cream
#28 – Eat Ten Different Kinds of Ice Cream I know, ambitious, right? After all the years I spent declining dessert while on some diet or another, I have some make-up work to do when it comes to consuming sweets. From around 1985-2010, if you asked me if I would like some ice cream, I…
