Does it really matter to God that I procrastinate? You bet! Last week we looked at some terminology scripture uses about procrastination. (August 25 post) That got my attention since the terms do not exactly endorse my bent to put things off. Why does it matter to God that I procrastinate? It matters because it’s…

“Go to the ant, you sluggard…” “‘Sluggard.’ Oh, yeah, that’s in there. But that’s not ME,” I thought. “I just procrastinate sometimes.” “Procrastinator” sounds pretty respectable. Scripture translations use other words that are downright unappealing. In Strong’s Concordance, I found that “sluggard” and “slothful” mean “slack (put off), indolent, idle.” “Lazy” is “not inclined to…

I did not see myself as a procrastinator. I was busy and I got a lot done. So why did I often underline scripture passages that spoke about my use of time and things related? Why did I feel God wanted to get my attention about that? Did He want me to do more? Work…

Welcome back! I was hoping you’d be here! We should finish my incriminating list. Yep, there’s more. As our pastor says, “Cheer up! You’re worse than you think.” Indeed I am. But he hastens to add, “And the Good News is better than you think!” Indeed it is! The gospel of Jesus Christ speaks to…

I am a recovering procrastinator grateful for the changes God is making in my life. This space is especially for Christian sisters who struggle with procrastination – or who think they don’t (or don’t) but might be curious – or who live with someone who does procrastinate. My battle continues, as you will see; but…