When I was in graduate school, I thought that I was working as hard as I possibly could in my studies. After all, I stayed at my desk for hours and read an incredible number of pages each day. I thought that if I could do without sleep, then surely my grades would reflect the… Continue reading Ten Ways to Have More Energy for Your Work
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When Ministry Becomes a Breath of Fresh Air (Part 1)
Many people read this blog. People who serve in a variety of vocations read these words. If you are a Christ-follower, there is a sense in which you are a minister (servant) no matter where you are and no matter what your vocation. Such ministries are important — very important. There are others who serve… Continue reading When Ministry Becomes a Breath of Fresh Air (Part 1)
Become a Life-Long Learner
I love to be around people who have energy for life. Specifically, I love to be around people who have never stopped learning. The college professor who continues to explore and learn in her field. The minister who reads the Bible and other books believing that he has much to learn. The parent who understands… Continue reading Become a Life-Long Learner
Five Suggestions for Staying Fully Alive
He stood before our church and preached. Each week, this figure in a dark suit opened the Bible and talked. I was in my later years of elementary school, so I don’t remember a lot about this man. But I do remember that when he preached, it seemed dull. I don’t think it was the… Continue reading Five Suggestions for Staying Fully Alive