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Claiming Hole-iness – Abide in the Vine
Hospitality

This summer “look back,” former procrastinators, reminds us that His life is what makes us and our homes beautiful. If we abide in the Vine, He abides in our homes. Ladies who procrastinate sometimes are reluctant to have people in their homes. (True, some procrastinators would quickly open the door to others because they’re putting…

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Hospitality Helpers – Say “Yes” to God
Hospitality

The Lord, former procrastinators, has graciously brought us into His family through Jesus. We can welcome others into our families and share the love of Christ who welcomes us. What are some things that facilitate hospitality, making it easier to say “yes” to having others in our homes? The biggest help is a heart and…

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Hindrances to Hospitality – Say “Yes” to God
Hospitality

We tend, former procrastinators, to create our own obstacles to hosting people in our homes. We see difficulties the Lord doesn’t see and other people, frankly, would not care about. But we care, so we procrastinate or simply refuse to open our homes to others. What are some reasons? How can we disarm them? “I…

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A Heart for Hospitality – Say “Yes” to God
Hospitality

Sometimes we’re surprised, former procrastinators, by things the Lord says are important to Him. One surprise might be hospitality. Saying “yes” to hospitality is so important He even names hospitality as a criteria for leadership in the churches. (1 Timothy 3:2, Titus 1;8) Leadership is setting the example for others. He makes hospitality one of…

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‘Tis the Season to Drop Perfectionism – Lay Aside Every Weight
Holidays, Hospitality

‘Tis the season, former procrastinators – the perfect time of year to lay aside weights that pull us down. Then we can be free to enjoy the gratitude and celebration of both Thanksgiving and Christmas. We’ll also be free to bless others. A young mother of toddlers blessed me decades ago. As newlyweds, we went…

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Lay Aside Perfectionism – Lay Aside Every Weight
Hospitality, Uncategorized

There’s a wedding coming up, former procrastinators. In addition to the joy of celebrating, there’s the opportunity to be together with family and friends we seldom see. The folks coming into town want to see our house and we’re eager to share with them. There’s something about being able to picture your loved ones in…

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Our Hole-iness
Hospitality

We prone- to- procrastinate types have been pondering our reluctance to have people in our homes. (True, some procrastinators would quickly open the door to others because they are putting off something else!) If our struggle is wanting a House Beautiful/Pottery Barn home into which we can welcome people, we should take note of the…

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BETH STERNE

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“I realized [procrastination] … hindered my relationship with Him.”
— Mary R.
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— Josie O.
“Getting things done isn’t as important as what gets done.”
— Megan P.
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— Cindy C.
“I never saw myself as a procrastinator until her talk – I just thought of myself as productively busy! She helped me to gain new focus on what my priorities really are.”
— Christine B.
“Beth’s procrastination talk led me to understand procrastination as a heart issue in need of God’s restoration not just a change of my ways. Beth’s personal experiences helped me discover practical ways to attack my own procrastination. As a result I have become a more loving wife, mother and friend who is able to use the gifts God has given me more fully. I highly endorse this talk and would love to hear it again and again.”
— Julia F.
“Beth’s presentation on procrastination was truly eye-opening. I knew I had a problem with procrastination, but never thought twice about how it impacted my relationships and showed God that I wasn’t onboard with His plan. I began to see each instance took away from being fruitful; I was living for myself! After this revelation, I have been working on procrastinating less. I can see places opening up in my life for more peaceful moments, more time with and for friends and family, and more time for God’s plan to unfold. It’s amazing to know there’s more to life for me than a life full of “should haves” as a result of procrastination.”
— Carole S.
“After Beth came and shared about procrastination, many realized that it is possible through the Lord’s power to stop putting off what God has called us to do. One mother finally started a blog and another posted a ladies; tea for her church months in advance so that …she would not put off having it. Although I thought I was not someone who procrastinates, I realized I had some relationships that I needed to work on. Procrastination, I learned, is not just about getting things turned in on time, it’s about listening to God and doing what He says to do when He tells you to and obeying God’s Word.”
— Rebecca F.