Fellow former procrastinators, what does it mean to “bear fruits worthy of repentance”? Since sharing the list of ways I’m impelled to turn from procrastination to Christ (I Repent! April 17, 2016), I’ve been thinking of those words from Matthew 3:8 (NKJV). What do they mean? Looking it up, I find “bear fruits in keeping…
We celebrate Resurrection Sunday, former procrastinators, because Jesus is the Christ. He gave His life to reconcile us to the Holy Father and rose from the dead to safeguard us for Himself in eternity. Yet, what do I think of Christ? Recently I heard this poem written by John Newton (1725 -1807). It has gripped…
A happy holler to the homeschooling former procrastinators who have joined us! It was fun being with you at Capital Baptist Co-op! Yep, I evicted all the squatters (piles) but two – and those I pared down significantly. (See Evict the Squatters! February 20, 2017). One pile is “to read” and the other is my…
Are there any former procrastinators out there besides me who still deal with “piles”? I do NOT like piles – yet I’m so prone to form them. Aaugh! What’s the deal? By “pile” I mean a collection of assorted papers I’ve not dealt with. A pile is a group of delayed decisions. It begins when…
Healthy discontent is a good thing, former procrastinators. That’s what we have when we get fed up with putting things off and decide to do what needs doing when it needs doing. A lady told me she was so delighted with her baby she held her constantly. After some time, she took the baby to…
A happy shout out to the former procrastinators of APC! I so enjoyed being with you this past weekend. Welcome aboard, ladies! You’ve heard the talks. Now what? Romans 8:29. This truth is for all of us here at the blog. That is the best place to start and a wonderful reminder for us all….
Former procrastinators, I’m celebrating a victory this week. I’ve gone back to the gym! Let me pause and remind those of you who can, to come to a procrastination conference in Alexandria, VA January 27-28. I’ll be giving three talks. It would be great to see you! http://www.alexandriapres.org/calendar/womens-conference Also, remember I really like your feedback…
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