After last week’s post, what do you do if you feel like you’re going through the motions spiritually? What do you do when you’ve been guilted into more tasks to win an approval you already have?
The answer isn’t more commitment or will-power, but changing the way you think about all of it (Romans 12:2).
How does a Christian develop a growing relationship with God?
Most messages and books encourage the faithful Christian to read their Bible, pray, serve, give, attend… and a long list of other things so that they will grow in their faith.
If you were to ride along with me in my truck you would find that I’m either listening to an audiobook or a podcast. If I had to choose between the two, podcasts are my hands down favorite.
Podcasts are my preferred way to learn, grow, and get inspired. If you are listening to the radio while you’re commuting you’re wasting valuable time. Why not redeem that time and try one of these Top 5 Leadership Podcasts?
Have you ever thought about moving from where you currently live?
If so, how you handle the time leading up to your move will make a big difference for you, your friends, and even your legacy.
Ever thought “Man, this would have been a lot cheaper and easier if I would have paid attention to it sooner!”
Recently I found myself in a lobby listening to an audiobook while my wife’s car had new tires put on. Getting tires replaced is not such a big deal except when the ones getting replaced could have lasted longer.
Everyone knows they should be reading more books but they aren’t because, let’s face it… Who has the time?
I bet you have some books sitting on a shelf making you feel guilty you didn’t get past the first chapter. You bought it in an airport shop with the best of intentions but you fell asleep on the plane never to pick it up again.
Have you ever forgotten something important that created an uncomfortable moment?
I feel like a terrible father when I go to the pharmacy to pick up medicine for one of my children and they ask me for the date of birth. I feel like it’s the final question on “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” and all of America is watching.
Ever have a verse just define a season of your life? Have you ever read the Bible and had a verse just smack you so hard that you felt like it was written just for you? It was your verse. God had to have been thinking about you when He had it written down because it was so specific to your current situation.
You put the verse on an index card or a sticky note and placed it on your fridge or your bathroom mirror to remind you of that truth every day.
It’s way easier to start things than it is to finish things. It’s a lot of fun to start stuff, but you only get credit for what you finish.
Do you have a wake of unfinished projects and initiatives behind you?
Is there something that you think you need but just aren’t getting it? Maybe you need more emotional support with a situation you’re going through. Maybe you need more time with your spouse than what you’re currently receiving. Maybe it’s a different job or role at your company. Maybe you need a mentor or a friend but neither seem to be happening.
The longer you go without what you need a low grade fever of anger seems to develop. Before you know it you’ll have the dreaded disease of bitterness.
