There are many ways a procrastinator falls prey to The Creep – a situation that worsens over time because of neglect. We can have mildew in the shower, weeds in the garden, bills yet to pay. Most of these inflict some painful inconvenience. We don’t want to do the job, but we want it to…
Former procrastinators, we realize there are no paper doll people – nobody “flat.” Each has a heart filled with struggles, hopes, dreams. Thus, we can be alert to draw out the deep waters that run within others. I’m not good at that. Yet, like everyone else, I long to know and be known. Procrastination is…
Welcome, former procrastinator ladies from LifeSong! It was a privilege to be with you! I hope all of you enjoyed a Happy Mother’s Day! Thinking about that, I remember playing with paper dolls as a little girl. My favorites were the tall stiff ones that had clothes I could color with crayons. I’ve been thinking…
Sometimes we procrastinate because we think what we have to offer is too ordinary. We delay inviting someone over until we have a special event or a “nice” occasion. We put off bringing others into our everyday lives because we think what happens in our house or car or yard is not interesting. Most of…
As a sad recovering procrastinator, I recently said goodbye to a dear friend who moved away. Once a month we met for lunch, shared a lemon dessert, then retreated to her car for prayer. I pray for another such friend for her in her new location. We have agreed to continue meeting monthly by phone….
Recovering procrastinators, my husband and I have recently returned from a trip where we were able to reunite with old friends. It was like fanning coals into flame. Ever since our return, I’ve been pondering the value and importance of friendships. “Relationship” is a trendy word these days, yet it merits attention. Though of course…
Happy Birthday, Fellow Reforming Procrastinators! This is the one year anniversary of the website and blog. “The Lord has done great things for us and we are glad!” Psalm 126:3. Thank you, Lord! I’m really grateful for His redeeming work. Time to celebrate! Romans 8:29: “For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed…
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