Author: rstores
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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…
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The “Why” of it all – part 2
What is the chief end of man? The chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. I’ll never forget the evening; it was early February 1997. I was hosting my weekly talk show at a Christian station in Miami, Florida. My guest was sharing the teachings by a special speaker at…
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The “Why” of it all
You’ve likely heard of Simon Sinek author of Start with Why and Find Your Why. His TED Talk “How great leaders inspire action” in which he shares the golden circle showing “why” in the center then “how” is the next circle and “what” as the outer circle has over 16 million views on YouTube. In…
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Life Balance NOT Life – Work Balance
There’s a major difference between life balance and life vs work balance. Life balance sees work as a significant part of life overall. Life vs work balance places work on one side of the scale and everything else in life on the other. I’ve read plenty of writings that advocate life – work balance. I…
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Aggravated and ticked at God
I mentioned in an earlier post that over the past four years I have studied the Scriptures and read thirty-five books and numerous other writings about rest and life balance. References to rest and life balance are found throughout the Old and New Testaments. Certainly, the Author of life is our final authority on this…
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Step two – Join the Resistance!
Remember the Star Wars movies? There was the constant call to join the resistance against the First Order and the Evil Empire. One of the most valuable gifts I’ve ever received was from one of my mentors Dr. Ted Place. For my birthday in January of 1998, he presented me with a book by Chuck…
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