Sometime back, former procrastinators, a friend expressed a struggle we can all identify with – conflicting priorities. “I really struggle to find the balance between accomplishing work I love and that people depend upon, and interrupting that routine to care for someone in crisis.” Sometimes our days or the routines of our lives do not…
Stretch Armstrong, former procrastinators, came to our house as a gift to our son. He was a muscular looking figure about 15 inches high, blond, tan and had a big grin on his face. His arms extended straight out to each side. Stretch had a special ability – to stretch. With one person pulling hard…
Do you ever feel frustrated, former procrastinators, because daily survival overcomes all else and you never get to the other things you sense the Lord prompting you to do? I do, and it makes me feel sad and guilty. Want to sing in a choir? Take sailing lessons? Go overseas with a mission organization? These…
Don’t you wish, former procrastinators, that decisions about what’s essential and follow through action were simple! Instead, they can be tangled and messy. It’s worth it to persevere, even if we think we do it poorly. Definition and application Priorities are the most important things for us to do, a limited number of essentials. We…
With school underway now, former procrastinators, you’ve had a chance to see where the snags are in your morning. You’re ready to revise your approach. Consider the morning tasks before leaving for school or work. Let’s review. What is the priority? Gather on time at the kitchen table or leave the house with margin. (Avoid…
Have you had a friend, former procrastinators, that surprised you with her faithfulness? She was good to you and good for you? You’re glad and grateful. For those of us prone to delay, routine can be our best friend – provided the routine moves us to action. We’ll end September with a nod to our…
It’s Father’s Day, former procrastinators! Something about my dad snuck up on me. I realized Daddy set an excellent example in all the areas of wellness we are told to pay attention to. He was just quiet and faithful about it. Daddy taught us kids to “treat your equipment right.” That applied to the lawn…
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