January 2011

A tip to make the most of free time

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“Do not be idle in the evening.” Ecclesiastes 11:6 (NAS)

This is some of the best advice ever given for someone who wants to accomplish something in life and make their life count. It was written by Solomon, one of the most accomplished men who ever lived. The evening is representative of discretionary time, time which is free to spend as one pleases. How a person uses their discretionary time has the power to determine their destiny for good or for evil.
Evenings can be a great blessing if they are used wisely. It is a time to

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How to do what is really important

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“Whoever watches the wind will never plant. Whoever looks at the clouds will never harvest.” Ecclesiastes 11:4 (GST)
The message of this verse is “quit procrastinating!” Quit looking for excuses to put off doing those things in your life that are really important. If you are waiting for perfect conditions to tackle that critical task you’ll never do it. (I’m preaching to myself here!)
Let’s settle the matter right now. Today will not be a perfect day nor will this be the perfect week. In fact 2011 will not be a perfect year. Life is not perfect.
The winds of adversity will buffet you bringing distractions and urgent demands that seek to blow you off course. Clouds will roll in bringing discouragement and fear of failure tempting you to abandon your plans.

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Top 20 Blog Posts in 2010

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#20. A strategy to overcome panic and fear
#19. Friendliness is next to Godliness
#18. Healthy tension, healthy church
#17. No Exaggeration
#16. McDonalds, an altar call and the usher
#15. Blessed is he who misses the boat
#14. The key to a no regrets life
#13. The joy in being a nobody
#12. God’s tipping point
#11. The gospel according to Michael Jackson
#10. Post surgery update
#9. An incredible testimony of living by faith
#8. 3 monastic commitments we all must make
#7. I must confess, I am a multitasker.
#6. Nothing can separate us from God’s love
#5. Do not waste your troubles!
#4. Overcoming a spirit of rejection
#3. Overcoming broken dreams
#2. Sports fanaticism & idolatry
#1. Managing life’s tensions

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