I was talking to a group of young (compared to me) adults the other night. Here’s the first part of what I told them, in answer to the question above. I’m going to assume that you are typical. I know, you are special and wonderful and amazing. But so is everyone. And so that makes […]

First published July 26, 2012 When I was much younger, I memorized Romans 12 one summer, for some prize. I haven’t forgotten the first paragraph or two, about being a living sacrifice, about renewing my mind. I remember how J.B. Phillips paraphrased the second verse: “Don’t let the world  around you squeeze you into its own mould.” […]

Sometimes I can make the application for us. Today I can’t. But you may be able to. I read two things Monday morning. 1. Interruptions make us less effective writers. 2. Paul made every effort to see a small church he started, “but Satan stopped us.” The research shows that when writing essays that have […]

Last week, I talked about scheduling. Here’s an email I received in response. I asked permission to share it. It is a marvelous example of the power of reminders.  Hey Jon, My name is Bethany. I’m 18 and I just graduated high school. I’m writing in response to your question about people setting alarms. I […]

Ezekiel was called to be a prophet. “Son of man, I am sending you to the Israelites, to a rebellious nation that has rebelled against me; they and their ancestors have been in revolt against me to this very day. The people to whom I am sending you are obstinate and stubborn. Say to them, […]