Don't Miss Our Next Retreat!

Hey Friend,

If you didn’t get in on the May 14-16 Realife Retreat at Zephyr Point, Lake Tahoe, you missed a great time. It was only the third weekend that the conference center had been opened for hosting due to COVID restrictions. We were so encouraging to see groups gathering again, having meals and fellowship together on the shores of gorgeous Lake Tahoe.

We are currently in the process of planning the dates for our next Realife Retreat for couples and invividuals. We should have those dates to announce soon, but in the meantime we want to encourage you to get on our waitlist. Space is extremely limited because these are smaller groups of 15-20 individuals. 

JOIN THE WAITLIST

Hosting and facilitating rest and renewal retreats goes back to our years of supporting and resourcing global workers during the 20 years we lived in in Central Eurasia. We love this part of what God has called us to do. Smack dab in the busyness of life and ministry, Jesus invited his disciples get away with Him into some quiet space and rest. We follow His example by intentionally creating space to reflect, rest and renew in the presence of the One who knows how to care for our souls well. Consider God’s invitation: 

“God, my shepherd! I don’t need a thing. You have bedded me down in lush meadows, you find me quiet pools to drink from. True to your word, you let me catch my breath and send me in the right direction.”
Psalm 23:1-3 (The Message)

Our goal with these retreats is to strike a balance between rest, reflection and planning. We unpack what it means to have a modern day rule of life and rhythms to help us lean into all that our Lord has for us ... based on what really matters! 

Here’s what some of the folks who attended had to say….

"The Needs and Values assessment starting at the beginning sets the foundation for the motivation and implementation of the Real Life statement and Focus Areas."
- Jeanette 

"So much to take away: the Realife view was extremely helpful to create a roadmap for action. The conversations in the group setting were life-giving as well."
- Josh

"My biggest takeaways were:
- I need to use calendars.
- [My wife] and I are really ok.
- Scheduling life is NOT a prison cell."
- Rollin

"If you are seeking help in transitions and finding your path, I highly suggest connecting with Encompass Life Coaching. Amazing process for those seeking something fulfilling."
- Raquel

As a taste of one of our retreat themes of discernment I want to offer you a free download. Whether you are at a big crossroads or simply in the middle of some decision, my hope is that these Sorting and Sifting Questions will help you get clarity.

Rhythms of life and personal schedules can get disrupted and drift out of alignment, so we need opportunities to reset and realign. This process can benefit each individual as well as each relationship. 

Will you join us?

RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW BY JOINING THE WAITLIST TODAY!

-Tim

Gaining Clarity to Live with Purpose and Intentionality

Hey Friend and Happy Spring!

This is one of my favorite times of the year. It's a time when things dormant and seemingly lifeless spring up. The plants and flowers were there all along, right beneath the surface. But now, in the fullness of time, their beauty is revealed.

Needs and Values are kind of like that. They're easy to ignore as we speed through life, giving little thought to what lies underneath - those core desires and motivations. Yet if ignored for too long, we lose sight of the WHY.

What’s really important, and why? What am I willing to invest in order to answer that question with confidence and clarity?

Doing the deeper work of discovering our core needs values is one of the first steps toward living with purpose and intentionality. Self-discovery and discernment take some hard work. But the investment is well worth it.

Getting clarity on core values and prioritizing our lives around those values is the work of springtime in my opinion. It's a reflective process done both alone with God and with others. It cultivates and prepares the soil of our hearts. It's just good soul care.

Sow righteousness for yourselves,
reap the fruit of unfailing love,
and break up your unplowed ground;
for it is time to seek the Lord,
until he comes
and showers his righteousness on you.
- Hosea 10:12

Once we do the deeper work of clarifying our needs and values, we have a much better chance of leaning into God's ultimate plan for our lives and into the opportunities He's giving us.

Are you ready to take the next step toward clarity? Download my free values clarification resource here

Want to gain more personal clarity? Take the full Needs and Values assessment here

Want to take an even deeper dive? Take the full assessment and book a coaching call with me to gain further clarity

Here's to greater clarity!

-Tim

Breaking Up Unplowed Ground: Clarifying Values

This is one of my favorite times of the year. It's a time when things dormant and seemingly lifeless spring up. The plants and flowers were there all along, right beneath the surface. But now, in the fullness of time, their beauty is revealed.

Needs and Values are kind of like that. They're easy to ignore as we speed through life, giving little thought to what lies underneath - those core desires and motivations. Yet if ignored for too long, we lose sight of the WHY.

What’s really important, and why? What am I willing to invest in order to answer that question with confidence and clarity?

Doing the deeper work of discovering our core needs values is one of the first steps toward living with purpose and intentionality. Self-discovery and discernment take some hard work. But the investment is well worth it.

Getting clarity on core values and prioritizing our lives around those values is the work of springtime in my opinion. This is a reflective process done both alone with God and with others. It cultivates and prepares the soil of our hearts. It's just good soul care.
 

Sow righteousness for yourselves,
reap the fruit of unfailing love,
and break up your unplowed ground;
for it is time to seek the Lord,
until he comes
and showers his righteousness on you.
- Hosea 10:12

 
Once we do the deeper work of clarifying our needs and values, we have a much better chance of leaning into God's ultimate plan for our lives and into the opportunities He's giving us.

Are you ready to take the next step toward clarity? Download my free values clarification resource here

Want to take a deeper dive? Take the full assessment and book a coaching call with me to gain further clarity

Here's to greater clarity!

- Tim