Month: September 2022
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Do you need a new role model?
Have you ever heard a pastor, or ministry leader say the devil doesn’t take a day off so neither should we? That’s a preposterous statement and one that I find both manipulative and misguided. I saw a meme a while back that picture two men talking. The first one says, “Pastor Brown told me he…
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Are you Busy?
“How are you doing? Answer, “Oh I’m very busy.” I want to respond, “Oh, I’m sorry to hear that”, or “So you’re busy but are you being productive?” Busyness is a poor substitute for productivity. Busyness is the enemy of productivity. I believe busyness is a sign of a lack of focus. One dictionary defines the word busy as, crowded…
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Retirement – Is it biblical?
Is retirement biblical? I believe the short answer is no. Retirement is a cultural concept not a biblical one. The only time the idea of retirement is alluded to in the Scriptures is in Numbers 8:23-26. The Levite priests stopped their work when they turned 50. But if you read the context, they stop performing…
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Don’t prioritize your schedule!
I don’t prioritize my schedule. Instead, I schedule my priorities. This shift in thinking is the most strategic decision I’ve made when it comes to life-balance. There’s a huge difference between the two. Are you like me, where crossing things off your priority or To-Do list brings incredible satisfaction? I was a sucker for any…
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DiStrAcTioNs and DiStrActEd
Focus is one of the primary disciplines that comes into play when pursuing life balance. Before I spend what will amount to many posts on focus and the role it has in contributing to a balanced life, I’d like to address perhaps the biggest factor preventing a focused life. Did you feel a bit of…
The Rest Stop 