It wasn't too long ago that I wrote a post on how to overcome procrastination using a little box and slips of paper. I have since joined the new techy age and am now conquering procrastination with my 2 favorite apps for overcoming ... [ Read More ]
Overcoming Procrastination Class Starts October 19, 2015
Hi Everyone! This post is for all of my fellow procrastinators out there. Beginning October 19th, I'll be leading a a four week class on overcoming procrastination. I'd love to have you join if you'd like help with your to-do list or ... [ Read More ]
The “I Want to Be Great” (or at least avoid being a loser) Bible Study
Do you ever feel like you want to be great? Not because greatness is so appealing in and of itself--but because you think people will respect you or like you more if you're great? Unfortunately, we live in a world that defines greatness by ... [ Read More ]
12: Learning to Adjust to a Different Life Than You’re Used To
Interview with Ngina Otiende Today I'm excited to have my friend Ngina Otiende on The Christ Habits Podcast. Ngina blogs about the early years of marriage at IntentionalToday.com. I would encourage you to drop over to her blog as she has ... [ Read More ]
How to Let Go of Regret and “If Only” – Option Charts
Do you ever say, “If only I hadn't messed up," or “If only life were easier?" "If only I had made a different choice?" “If only I were more like so-and-so?” So often we live in the land of “if only” and “I should have.” This is not a ... [ Read More ]
9 Questions That Will Help You Stop Procrastinating
I still remember the look and the feel of the cookies in my college dorm’s candy machine. Great big sandwich cookies filled with vanilla cream. The perfect thing for avoiding homework. The perfect thing for gaining twenty pounds while avoiding ... [ Read More ]
Renewing Your Mind: Advice for Beginners
It's easy to look at my weaknesses and think, I can't believe how messed up I am. But then I look back at the 13-year-ago me and think, But at least I'm not as messed up as I used to be. 13 years ago I began a discipline that's done more for my walk ... [ Read More ]
Do You Have an Idol? – Idolatry Quiz
I still remember the words of a successful agent at a writer's conference. He said, "Money changes people. I've only met a couple of Christian writers who haven't been negatively affected by success." That's a little scary. Everyone tells us to ... [ Read More ]
Renewing of the Mind Workshop: Week 3 Plan
How's everyone doing? We're into our third week now which is often about the time we get bored or discouraged and think about pitching the whole works. ... [ Read More ]
Bible Study: Spiritual Warfare and Your Goal
Working on a spiritual goal is like working out at the gym with a guy standing next to you saying, Look at you. You're a slob. Why not just give up right now and get it over with? On the way home you can stop and get a ... [ Read More ]