balancing seasons
As we pause and reflect on another 12 months gone by, we’re often quick to aim for greater balance in all areas during the new year. Author and pastor Andy Stanley suggests that we aim to find a rhythm in the changing seasons of life. Instead of trying to carve out equal amounts of time for each activity in order to attain and maintain a balanced lifestyle, there are seasons which require us to work longer or shorter hours, spend less or exercise more, cut out or add certain foods to our diet, and so on.
December 26, 2012
What are a few of your spiritual goals for 2012? Why?
today #27
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Today . . .
My dreams come true!
All of my hopes,
Goals,
Wishes,
I have given to You.
I have laid them down at Your feet.
I have given them over to Your hand.
Today, my dreams come true.
My hope is in You.
My trust is in You.
My faith is in You.
My delight is in You.
Today, my dreams come…
hectic sluggard
Lazy? Not me. I’m busy. Up early, up late. My schedule is filled from beginning to end. I love what I do and I love getting stuff done. I attack a daily to-do list with the same intensity I play basketball.”
I couldn’t identify more with these words written by Christian blogger C. J. Mahaney. It’s great to keep busy…
get going
Every spring, we plant nearly 40 tomato plants.
Every fall, when we find that we have more tomatoes than we can possibly eat, can, or turn into sauce or salsa, we give lots away to grateful friends and family. It makes me wonder, however, why our thankful recipients—lovers of tomatoes that they are—don't grow even one plant of their own?…
