Usually in February, former procrastinators, we reexamine any new year’s goals we’ve set and refine them. We’ve come to March – late enough to discover glitches in our plans but still early enough to take steps to tweak our approach for the year. Maybe, like me, you’ll add a “spiritual goal” to your plan. Remember…
If we’re in the Vine, former procrastinators, the life flowing through us should look like Jesus. That should be reflected in our goals and desires. Now that we’ve looked at five characteristics of a disciple of Jesus, we could consider something to focus on in each of the five areas and make those things goals. …
Jesus has just said, former procrastinators, that his disciple must bear her cross and come after Him – deny herself and live sacrificially for Him. Now He talks about counting the cost of following Him. Being His disciple will exact a price from His followers. He points out that someone constructing a tower first figures…
Former procrastinators, if we go to church, attend a Bible study, and give to Christian causes are we Jesus’s disciples – according to Him? Our challenge is to develop the perspective Christ Himself has and live according to that. In five scriptures Jesus specifically names characteristics He’s looking for in a disciple. First, “Whoever does…
Happy New Year, former procrastinators! Welcome to the fresh opportunity of a new year. It’s a chance to develop a new perspective, learn something new, take action we have not yet, ETC! It’s also an opportunity to steady ourselves on the path that is already right and persevere in diligence where we’ve learned to apply…
Review, former procrastinators, helps reinforce what God wants to emphasize. For me, it’s these: What do you want to remember?
It’s October, former procrastinators! Crisp air, bright skies, and the hope of beautiful leaves! It’s energizing. Let’s use some of our pep to declutter a few spots. As I once read, why do we spring clean when we’re heading outdoors? Let’s fall clean when we’re heading indoors. Make the cozy months inside more pleasant and…
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