My friend told me many years ago, “If you are going to last, you can’t keep working like this.” I was a young preacher. I had just told my new friend some details about my typical work week. I had no sense of boundaries or priorities. Consequently, my days were typically spent with far too… Continue reading Ministry Inside.130
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Some ministers abuse time. I admire those who serve in a full-time ministry role with a church. I did so for many years. In fact, I deeply respect these people. Yet this ministry is a role that can be dangerous to one’s soul and integrity. The danger that I have in mind relates to time.… Continue reading Ministry Inside.140
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I read a very good article in The Wall Street Journal entitled “The Peak Time for Everything.” Basically, the article explores the importance of matching the tasks you need to do with the energy level of your body. The author suggests times of the day that may be better suited for a particular task given where… Continue reading Ministry Inside.94
Learn to Get Intentional About Time
We all begin the week in much the same way. We have 7 days this week. Each day has 24 hours. Whether you are sitting in front of a computer all day, teaching first graders, or traveling across the country for meetings this week, each day has the same number of hours. Regardless, you have… Continue reading Learn to Get Intentional About Time
Just Enough Time for What Matters
I have been on Facebook for about a year. What I absolutely love about Facebook is the opportunity to re-connect with friends from the past. In the past few months, I have had the opportunity to communicate with Frank, Gary, Debbie, John, Bob, Debbie, Rick, and today — Stan. I haven’t seen most of these… Continue reading Just Enough Time for What Matters