Wrong Side of the Bed – Finishing Well
Maybe you’ve heard the expression, “He got up on the wrong side of the bed.” It means, “He’s had a bad attitude all day.” Maybe you’ve even had it said …
Wrong Side of the Bed – Finishing Well Read MoreRedeeming the Time
Rick Grubbs is best known as the host of “Redeeming the Time,” a one-minute radio program featured on hundreds of radio outlets around the world. He has spoken thousands of times on Biblical time management in all 50 states and 26 other countries. He is the author of the book “Morning Momentum: God’s plan for launching an unstoppable day”. He and his wife Carrie live in Salisbury NC with several of their 12 children.
The Appraiser is Coming
I’ve been busy lately because I have an appraiser coming to my house later today. Since we made the appointment two weeks ago, I’ve been fixing broken things, cleaning dirty …
The Appraiser is Coming Read More Gradual then Sudden
There is a pattern which failed businesses generally follow. It begins with a period of gradual decline, followed by sudden failure. Gradual, then sudden. This process of “gradual, then sudden” …
Gradual then Sudden Read More Net Worth
Your financial net worth is the difference between what you own and what you owe. If everything you own is worth $150,000 and you owe $50,000 on your home, your …
Net Worth Read More Moving the Bull’s Eye – Daily Strategy
A boy visiting his grandfather’s farm noticed an abandoned barn which his grandfather had converted to a shooting range with lots of targets painted on the side. Drawing closer, the …
Moving the Bull’s Eye – Daily Strategy Read More Not-To-Do List
Anyone who teaches time management encourages creating a daily to-do list, clarifying exactly what you must accomplish that day; however, equally important, is a daily NOT-to-do list. If you’re a …
Not-To-Do List Read More Opportunity Expires
Leonard Ravenhill was a deep writer whose calling was to challenge God’s people to revival. This quote of his recently stood out to me, “The opportunity of a lifetime must …
Opportunity Expires Read More Hair vs. Kidneys
How much time do you spend on your hair each day? If you Google the question, you get a variety of answers, with women much higher than men, but with …
Hair vs. Kidneys Read More Chainsaw-Powered Days
A man returned his new chainsaw to the store and complained, “You said this saw could cut 50 trees a day. I’ve only been able to cut 3 a day.” …
Chainsaw-Powered Days Read More Conflicts Become Opportunities
This morning, I read of a missionary to Indonesia, in the 1970s, who was told by local officials that he would not be permitted to openly preach the Gospel. So …
Conflicts Become Opportunities Read More God’s Approval
God recently spoke to my heart through a line from an old hymn called “My Wonderful Lord.” The fourth verse says: All the talents I have I have laid at …
God’s Approval Read More Pomodoro Technique
Do you know what a pomodoro is? I didn’t either until it became a time management technique. Pomodoro is the Italian word for tomato. It’s also what you call those …
Pomodoro Technique Read More Oswald Sanders Leadership Quote
In his classic book, “Spiritual Leadership,” Oswald Sanders devotes an entire chapter to examining how the Christian leader can most effectively manage his time. In one of the best works …
Oswald Sanders Leadership Quote Read More Developmental Psychology – Seasons of Life
I recall taking a college course called “Developmental Psychology” which examined how humans develop psychologically through different stages of life. We had a series of guest lecturers who were specialists …
Developmental Psychology – Seasons of Life Read More Walking Speed
A 2013 study was done by a group of British researchers to determine if there was a correlation between walking speed and financial success. The results were what you might …
Walking Speed Read More 4 Ups
The two letter word with more definitions than any other is “UP.” Look it UP in the dictionary. It will take UP a fourth of a page, with UP to …
4 Ups Read More 3 Simple Steps
Gladys saw an advertisement for a roach extermination kit guaranteed to work when you follow 3 simple steps. When the package arrived she opened it to find 2 wooden blocks …
3 Simple Steps Read More D-day dummies
When Allied forces landed on the beaches of Normandy, France in the D-Day invasion of WWII, one of their most effective tactics was the use of rubber dummies on parachutes …
D-day dummies Read More You are what your record says you are
I recently discovered this quote which I want you to think about: “You are what your record says you are.” I believe there is some good truth in that statement. …
You are what your record says you are Read More What do you need to fix today
What do you need to fix today? Is something at home leaking, creaking or squeaking? In Proverbs 24, God lists one of the evidences of a lazy person as being …
What do you need to fix today Read More