Do you find yourself juggling too much in a 24-hour period? It’s just a matter of time before something will give. There was a time when I was doing all good things for God, but I was missing the most important part of my day – time with Him. Oh, I would walk by the […]
6 Steps to Finish Well
Not to brag, but I’m training for a triathlon. It’s really more like a prayer request. Anyone who knows me can testify to my athletic prowess (none) and competitive nature (nonexistent). I’ll need all the help I can get. I did my first tri a couple of years ago. Kinda like the time I started […]
How to Make the Most of Your Time
Time is a gift. Every day you are given 24 hours. That’s one thousand, four hundred and forty minutes. What do you and I do with the time we are given? How do we manage our time? So teach us to number our days, that we may present to You a heart of wisdom. Psalm […]
Creating Project Schedules That Work
I’m awakened at 2:17 am, my mind racing. Did I schedule the email? Did I call the printer? Is there enough left in the budget for an advertisement? Should I use this Scripture on a graphic? So. Many. Details! Do the details of managing projects keep you up at night, too? As a ministry leader, […]
10 Tips for Taming Technology in Ministry and at Home
My new smart phone is smarter than me! Its “Genius Button” does whatever I tell it. If I say, “Find Starbucks,” it navigates to the nearest barista. (It does not work, however, for “find car keys.”) It syncs my calendar, retrieves my email, and displays my friends’ Facebook statuses. Thanks to my handy handheld computer, […]
Know is the New Yes
Among the tributes following Ronald Reagan’s death, one made a lasting impression on me. His wife, Nancy, remembered one of her husband’s most remarkable qualities saying, “He was comfortable in his own skin.” Her words struck two chords for me. The first rung with the sincerity of her compliment. The second caused me to question […]
