Is that possible, former procrastinators? God’s glory in us? Yes, because we have an utterly amazing God! “And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.” (2 Corinthians…
Now that we’ve “eaten our P’s,” former procrastinators, we can experience the Pleasure of a home that’s more enjoyable, simpler to function in, and easier to share with others. It’s a place where we can more easily relax – even mentally. We have the Pleasure of being Positioned for the months we’ll spend indoors and…
Now former procrastinators, we roll up our sleeves, pull on the work gloves, and face the “Placed and Forgotten.” That’s the stuff that we put in the garage, basement, attic, or shed “for now.” It was easier at the time to avoid a decision. Figuring out what should actually be done with the old bicycle…
A trip to the dentist, former procrastinators, illustrates our next “P” – plaque. It’s an apt description for some of the stuff we have in our homes. Behind the pearly white smile in front, the hygienist finds a buildup of hard to remove deposits. It takes extra time and attention for her to address the…
In the past, former procrastinators, we’ve talked about removing obstacles from our everyday path. Today we’ll talk about a version of that, a super simple way of keeping excess at bay. We’ll have less cause to dread a big clean out and more enjoyment of our surroundings right now. At the same time, our workload…
Do you do a big spring clean, former procrastinators? I read an opinion that spring cleaning is great, but fall cleaning also makes sense. As spring moves in and weather warms up, we move outdoors, spending more time there and less inside. The writer suggested we consider fall cleaning so we’ll have a more pleasant…
The September Scramble, former procrastinators, is upon us. We wrestle with what activities to participate in during the coming months. Before signing up, it helps to: Pray and think this through without assumptions. (“Of course, I’ll be room mother.” “I always do Thursday Bible study.”) Ask what are my goals/family goals? (Learn to serve others…
Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.
Proverbs 6:6-8
. . . you have put off the old man with his deeds, and have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him.
Colossians 3:9-10