Making “concrete plans” is laughable. Beware the control freak who makes your feel guilty because you don’t have a clear long-term plan for your life and job. Be very suspicion of the guy who tells you, “I’ve got a plan.” Unless you’ve figured out how to time travel and take a look into the future, … Continue reading
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We don’t do that…
Whether it is a church, business, family, or person, there are some things that everyone should do in your area of service or existence. However, if you truly matter (exist for a unique purpose), then there are a few things that only you must do… …and to allow yourself to become distracted and drained by … Continue reading
Enjoy the journey
To not have a plan is to foolishly surrender your life to others. To slavishly commit yourself to a plan is to foolishly surrender your life to a plan which was created by a finite and limited person—namely you! A productive compromise is to develop a plan that points you in the right direction and … Continue reading
The Perfect Long-range Plan
In this fast-paced, rapidly changing world we live in, long-range planning is mostly an illusion. Instead, (1) stay focused on your mission (doing your part in FINISHING the Great Commission), (2) prioritize constantly (you can’t disciple everyone and do everything), and (3) leverage what you’ve got now towards achieving your mission (by the time you … Continue reading
Living in the gap
“I got gaps, she’s got gaps, together we don’t got gaps.” _Rocky, speaking of his fiancé Adrian ___________ One of the great tasks of life is learning to live in the gap between promise and fulfillment. A lot can wrong in the gaps. Whether it is a gap in your security system, your memory, your … Continue reading
Start!
It is reported that then the great missionary to Africa, David Livingstone volunteered as a missionary with the London Missionary Society, they asked him where he wanted to go. He replied, “Anywhere, as long as it is forward.” I love that story. It inspires me because of its lack of clarity. Oh, I know, clarity … Continue reading
When Plans Change
Yesterday one of the keynote speakers for one of my important events called and asked to be relieved of his commitment; a conflict in his schedule had come up that was beyond his control. Of course I relieved him of his commitment and harbor no grudge against him. I understood. That’s life. Months ago, when … Continue reading
