Welcome to The Thriving Family, a Focus on the Family Canada podcast.

Today’s episode is a powerful testimonial of healing through rest and boundaries. When Dave went to Kerith Ministry Leaders Retreats with his wife, Staci, he thought everything was fine. As a rural pastor and father of five, he knew he was tired but believed he just needed a breather. Once at the retreat centre, though, Dave realized how truly exhausted he was. The name “Kerith” comes from First Kings 17 when the Lord sent Elijah to the Kerith Ravine after he made a prophetic declaration to the kingdom of Ahab. God knew Elijah’s calling would consume his energy and leave him weary, so he provided him times of rest, solitude, and renewal. Like its biblical namesake, Focus on the Family Canada's Kerith Retreats values this stillness and provides care to those who are weary. These retreats are offered at our Canadian retreat centres in Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario.

Now, let’s hear from Dave.

Episode notes:

Kerith Retreats Ministry Retreats

www.kerithretreats.ca

Stress and Burnout digital booklet

https://info.focusonthefamily.ca/stress

Work-Life Balance digital booklet

https://info.focusonthefamily.ca/work-life-balance-free-pdf

Understanding Healthy Boundaries digital booklet

https://info.focusonthefamily.ca/understanding-healthy-boundaries-pdf

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