Productivity
How to Stop Working 7 Days a Week
I was reading feedback from some church leaders who attended a conference I spoke at, and one comment I saw stopped me in my tracks. We asked the question: What is the one problem that—if you could solve it— could revolutionize…
7 Secrets to Becoming Far More Productive With Your Time
Do you have enough time to accomplish everything you want to get done? Almost everyone who’s asked that question answers “Not really.” The irony is that we all have exactly the same amount of time: 168 hours each week. And…
How to Start Managing Your Time Better Beginning Today
You know the frustration. You put in a full day. You worked hard. But you didn’t even touch that important project. You’ve been meaning to. You intended to do it. It was first on your list. But the message isn’t…
Why You Can’t Have 5 Minutes of My Time
Okay, that’s not the nicest headline, is it? But you’ve felt like saying it, haven’t you? And don’t you wish you could say it sometimes? Now, you would never say it that way. And neither would I. But how many…
Seven Signs You Don't Value Your Time
Like almost everybody, I have to make constant corrections to how I manage my time. There always seem to be more opportunities than time available, more inbox than there are hours, and more people wanting ‘just ten minutes’ than there…
If You Don't Take the Sabbath, the Sabbath will Take You
“It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night, anxiously working for food to eat; for God gives rest to his loved ones.” Psalm 127.2 Most ministry leaders I meet are tired. I had this…
Unplugging to Recharge
Earlier tonight, I realized I am totally living in 2008. I was answering text messages, email, facebook messages, being instant messaged on facebook, checking blog comments and twittering all at the same time. And the weird part is, I don’t…