When someone is late or tells you they do not have enough time, it is almost always their way of telling you (consciously or unconsciously) that there are other things more important than you in their lives. And that’s okay, I’m sure you understand that you are not the center of the universe. But it … Continue reading
Tag Archives: priorities
Two kinds of time
The wise person understands there is a vast difference between the time of an event and the event of the time. Both are important. Being on time for an event is a show of respect for others, and a way of honoring the importance of the event. However, knowing the event of the time is … Continue reading
Beware of the Black Sunday Syndrome
You’ve heard of “Black Friday,” that’s the day after Thanksgiving and is one of the biggest shopping days of the year. It got its name because that was the day that many retail stores hope to go in the black (be profitable). In other words, they operate all year long up to that day losing … Continue reading
Finish this
“It is finished!” _Jesus, AD 30 Sometimes I am tempted to envy Jesus. While I do not envy how he finished; I do envy how he knew what he had to do to be finished. For his station in life, during the time period in which he lived, Jesus lived a full and meaningful life. … Continue reading
I “can’t”
Let’s be honest, almost always when we say, “I can’t,” what we really mean is, “I won’t,” or minimally, “I won’t even try.” The ONE THING for today: There are a few things so important that we should either do them or die trying. And there are many things that are so irrelevant and wasteful … Continue reading
If you can’t do it…
If you really and truly can’t do it, then quit talking about it and stressing about it and do something else. Limitations are a necessary part of progress. A hundred options is a horror. One option, while terrifying, at least gives you focus. (“This one thing I do”, Philippians 3:13). Hopefully you’re somewhere in the … Continue reading
Going for third place
Pastor, church, at best, will only be third place in your people’s lives. Under God… Home/family will (or should) be first in your people’s life. Then comes work and school (It’s hard to compete with hunger!) And after that…everything else. And this is a good thing. Family and work were created long before the church. … Continue reading
Knowing No
The word “NO” is one of the most important and essential words in the world. Being that you can only do a very few things at a time, you must be willing and able to say “No” to almost everything. However… …wisdom is required. Every use of the word “No” must be preceded by the … Continue reading
What is Your Business for Being Here?
It is possible to live your entire life and never really know what your business for being here was. Continue reading
Now THAT is important!
“What is most important?” There is a gradation of importance: some things are important; others are more important; and some things are most important. And then there are a few things that are of inexpressible importance (!!!). The problem with knowing what is important is that the answer is often a moving target. For example, … Continue reading
