Your habits will either contribute to your energy or work to deplete your energy. Three years ago, I made a huge change in my life. For 35 years, I had served churches as a preacher. My life was busy. Rearing children. Preparing sermons and classes. Conversations with people. Walking with others in our church through… Continue reading 5 Habits That Have Given Me More Energy Throughout the Day
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(During July, I am reposting a series regarding healthy habits for believers and church leaders in particular.) Habit #6. Adjust your expectations. When I first began preaching, my expectations of people were way too high! I was constantly disappointed in others. My assumptions on the front end were skewed. For example, I thought that everyone… Continue reading Ministry Inside.126
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(During July, I am reposting a series regarding healthy habits for believers and church leaders in particular.) Habit #3. Choose to contribute to healthy communication. James Bryan Smith, in a seminar on The Good and Beautiful Life, said that our technology is way ahead of our ethics and etiquette. Remember that there is no substitute for… Continue reading Ministry Inside.125
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(During July, the post which will appear each Thursday is a re-post. The following is part of a series in which I list a number of healthy habits for people (and particularly church leaders). Perhaps you missed this piece when it was first posted. Or, you may find that it is helpful to read this… Continue reading Ministry Inside.124