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Should Christians Care about Motivation?

Why should we, as Christians, care about motivation? Isn’t this “internal locus of control” just a bunch of psychological blowing into the wind?  What does the Bible say about motivation? Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in …

Is Choice the Key to Motivation?

Start by doing what’s necessary; then what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.  – Saint Francis of Assisi Do you ever struggle with motivation or with motivating others in your family or business?   Do you have dreams of someday writing a book, starting a business, being debt-free, improving your health, or changing …

Weekly Review

The Gift of the Weekly Review

The primary reason for organizing is to reduce cognitive load – i.e. to eliminate the need to constantly be thinking, “What do I need to do about this? – David Allen in Getting Things Done The weekly review ensures that your system stays current, keeping your tasks, calendar events, and projects in your system and …

Living Forward

Living Forward Book Review

Living Forward by Michael Hyatt is a powerful book that has changed the way I think.  During a tumultuous time, it guided me to step back and truly define my priorities, discern about what God was calling me to do, and ponder what I really wanted in life.  I mentioned this book in my series …

To Write or to Type: That is the Question.

I’m a sucker for a new gadget!  As an Information Systems Consultant in my “previous life”- before kids – I embraced new technologies.   Sometimes for their own sake and creativity.  I still enjoy experimenting with new gadgets and apps, especially those that can actually save me time or effort. But I also know that …

Do the Important Things – Part 2

In my last post, Do the Important Things – Part 1 , I wrote about some things we can do to make it easier for us to step toward our goals.  This post is a continuation of that topic. We are creatures of habit.  Some habits move us toward our goals and are in line with our …

Do the Important Things – Part 1

Separating what is important from what’s not is half the battle on the journey to change.  In these times of constant distraction and endless opportunity, it is easy to get drawn into the fear of missing out and fill our schedules so full that there is no time or energy to prioritize. After you have …

What’s in Store for you This Season?

Today is an exciting day.  You will take your first step toward some positive changes.  Do you have your list of goals?  If not, check the previous post in this series here.  If so, today we’re going to select a few to work on and start taking action.  These first steps can change the trajectory of …

Moving Toward Your Calling

So, how did it go?  What areas of your life did you feel God calling you to change? If you have no idea what I’m talking about, take a minute to read my last post when I challenged you to spend some time praying and seeking God’s direction. Do you feel that you are entering into …

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Time is Life

You’ve heard the saying, “Time is money.” Well, I would argue that time has a far greater worth. You can make more money, but you cannot make time! Time is NOT money. Time is life. Our lives are composed of the minutes, days, and years that God has given us on this earth. Do you …