Category Archives: Christian Productivity

3
Aug

What is victory in Jesus for?

Paul tells us to be joyful and thank the Lord in everything. One possible inference from this is that our lives are supposed to be perpetually exciting and always wonderful. Just to state the obvious; this is not true. To … Continue reading →

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31
Oct

Working hard: there is no substitute

The first rule for improving personal efficiency is: Act on an item the first time you read or touch it. I’m not talking about those things that you can’t do now or even those things you shouldn’t do now. I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in GTD, Wisdom | 2 Comments
7
Dec

The problem with sleepwalking through a bad life is that it makes it worse

From chapter 6 of the Proverbs of Solomon: My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, have given your pledge for a stranger, if you are snared in the words of your mouth, caught in the words … Continue reading →

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12
Nov

Consumer Christians in An Age of Plastic: The College Years

Before the blogosphere brought debate-p07n to your lap, you had to go to a church or college to get in ideological fights to affirm your superiority over others. Back in the 80s, the Religious Right was something of a phenomenon, … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Productivity, political-economy, Wisdom | 1 Comment
3
Oct

Michael Hyatt and the Dragon

I awoke this morning to the dragon’s hot breath on my face. I was disoriented, not quite knowing where I was. I struggled to open one eye. Then another. Continue at Slay Your Dragons Before Breakfast.

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17
Sep

Or perish

Book publishing is a tough market because not many people read. This is true of Christians like it is of the general populace. So, for decades now, publishers have relied on people with TV and radio outlets to “author” books. … Continue reading →

Posted in books, Christian Productivity, Tumble | 5 Comments
6
Sep

A CEO writes on six steps you should take when tempted to write an angry email

Cool down Talk it out Write a[n unsent] response Do your homework Schedule a meeting Admit your mistakes My favorite quotation from the post was attributed to John Eldredge as a paraphrase: It’s easy to be brave when you are … Continue reading →

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6
Sep

Web Widget Wednesday: 30 boxes

I’ve mentioned 30boxes before. Google’s calendar is quite functional, I’m sure, but 30boxes has some unique features and, besides, I can’t allow the secret agents of Google to know everything about me that easily. What you get with 30boxes is … Continue reading →

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27
Aug

Getting Things Written

This looks like it will be a fantastic read: a freelance writer on GTD: Some people have asked me to explain how I integrate Getting Things Done (“GTD”) with being a writer. If you’re a GTD purist, look away now … Continue reading →

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16
Aug

On family economy

We all need to avoid “recreational purchasing.” It makes sense to address that issue. And debt is a monster. Anyone with a brain should fear it as far as consumer spending is concerned. Having said that, I don’t think much … Continue reading →

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