HeyJaredScott Brennan
Exploring a holistic Way of Life inspired by Celtic Christian spirituality
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The Acceptable Addiction of Christian Leadership: Workaholism (opens the original)
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“I can see that I was pursuing a twisted idea of ‘success ’ not in the secular forms I regularly preached against, but in the sanctified activism and workaholism sometimes called ‘professional ministry.’” Keith MeyerIt sounds much better when we call it “sanctified activism.” The reality, however, casts a long shadow. Overworking damages people like a pebble rippling outwards.<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!13q_!,f_auto,q_auto:g
September ebook (opens the original)
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Hi everyone, this month there are over 100 A4 pages of content looking at lots of interesting subjects, including reflections on the Psalms, the Celtic Saints, the practice of soul friendship, slowing down and tackling the subtle power of busyness. Read more
End of the month e-book (opens the original)
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Hi folks, it’s that time again! I have collected all my posts and articles and am making them available in ebook form.Enjoy.Scott
The Noonday Demon – when busyness is an escape from boredom (opens the original)
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“Pathological busyness, distraction and restlessness are major blocks today within our spirit.” Ronald RolheiserAs a soul friend to leaders, one of the common complaints I hear is “I’m busy, and I’m bored.” They don’t say these words in that order, but that is what they describe at a psychological, spiritual and physical level.What does this boredom look like? There are three levels:Psychological boredomLooks like a feeling of mental under-stimulation. They find it hard to get excited about thei
The god of busyness – worshipping at the altar of productivity (opens the original)
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“This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:17In the Old Testament, they had idols that they named, such as Molech and Baal, and each one had a culture attached to it.Interestingly, Karl Marx used Molech as a metaphor to describe the evils of financial capitalism and compound interest, and how it captures and consumes the ordinary person.Scott Brennan is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and supp
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