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…
Since I’m prone to procrastination, these can be dreaded words to hear: “Where do you stand?” Maybe I’m the head of a committee or a project manager with a tough assignment or the teacher of my children who’d rather play with the new baby – and I have to report in on how I’m doing….
Former procrastinators, use of our time involves making choices among possibilities. As I talk about giving time for the gym, think of your own choices. We exchange time for something. Maybe you are wrestling with how to justify reading to the kids when there are so many chores to do. Or how to manage weekly…
As a former procrastinator and bona fide physical weakling, I can no longer delay going to the gym. I’m going, but forming this new habit is not as smooth as I’d like. I’ll share what I wrestle with in establishing the gym as a habit. Please help me with your feedback! I need a mindset…
This week we former procrastinators celebrate the Fourth of July – the birthday of our country. We may play games, grill out, hit the pool, eat watermelon in the shade, and end the day with bright fireworks. A spirit of gratitude and celebration marks the occasion. Roughly 200 years ago the American colonies declared themselves…
This procrastinator was “slapped upside o’ the head” a few days ago. I was reading Psalm 8 when terrible truth hit me. “Oh, Lord, our Lord, How excellent is Your name in all the earth, Who have set Your glory above the heavens!… What is man that you are mindful of him, And the son…
I am a former procrastinator by God’s grace. Moving me out of that habit is just one way God pours out His favor on me without requiring that I meet standards. I don’t deserve His love, His smile, His power, His strength, His presence. I have not earned them, but He welcomes me with deep…
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