People will ask you, “How was it?” or “Did you really spend that whole time not talking?” They might dismiss your stories of awe and amazement or become so intrigued that they explore a retreat for themselves.

The leadership of your retreat may have various ideas and activities planned, but I believe that “less is better” for these events.

The advantages of a silent retreat are numerous but not inexpressible. Many of these benefits are unique to each pilgrim who dares to enter a season of silence.

Photo by Marissa Grootes on Unsplash When preparing for a silent retreat, you should pay attention to three primary areas of preparation:...

If you’re considering attending a silent retreat for the first time, it’s natural to have plenty of questions. Here’s an overview of what...

What I do in kingdom work does not constitute who I am. This is the classic being/doing separation.

Be careful not to take accolades too much to heart. You might be constructing for yourself a stage made of paper machete.

One of our basic Christian goals is to avoid being a busybody. A fundamental goal of an entrepreneur is to stay busy.

Retreats are wonderful opportunities to help you shake off the stuff of life and snuggle up close to God.

How can pastors know when it is time to make a vocational transition?

I am delighted to announce that a new day has dawned for the Gathering of Silence. It is now a production of Peptalk Ministries, LLC.

Reading scriptures is a great way for God to provide slivers of light into your heart.

A short-term partnership between Impact Mission Camps of the Baptist General Association of Virginia (BGAV) and Peptalk Ministries, LLC...

Can this book be used for church renewal as well as help others experience healthy endings? The simple answer is yes! You have read why I...

There are plenty of times in my morning devotions when I will feel the guilt of yesterday’s transgressions. If I’m honest, it can become...

No, I did not have too much communion yesterday. I am not talking about drinking my mind away in order to celebrate and/or get over the...

I get so tired of people saying, “Sunday’s coming” on Good Friday and Holy Saturday. As Christians, of course we know this. We already...

Our culture insists on it. Our dreams ask for it. Our decisions require it. Our minds demand it. The art of being certain about any given...

I am a scarred person. Ten knee surgeries, other scars from bicycle accidents (hey, I was a klutz growing up), a shoulder surgery, gall...

I have kept this with me for several years. It is something I found on a beach somewhere. It used to have a companion, a much larger...