Biblical thinking and practical strategies on time management, planning, habits, and stewarding your life for the glory of God.
We've been talking about God's grand plan for man and work. Previously, I wrote about God's good design for work in Work is Not a Dirty Word. Then, in No TED Talks in Eden, we looked at how the curse affected work and how
This week's post on the Bullet Journal system is written by Emily Maxson. Emily graduated from Hillsdale College with a B.A. in History and an addiction to research. When not occupied with housewifery, she maintains interests in theology, education, and vintage jazz. I faced my first real
In the last post, "Work is Not a Dirty Word", we noted the wrong-headedness of believers assuming that just because it is difficult that work is, therefore, a consequence of the Fall. Work was created by God as very good. Man worked with joy and pleasure before
When we talk about the subject of productivity, we need to recognize that what we are really talking about is work—how to get more work done better, faster, etc. But some Christians carry with them the mistaken assumption that work is a bad thing. They believe it is a
Maybe you've got a productive Christian in your life or just want to get a little something for yourself. I've put together a list of several products and books that will put a twinkle in the eye of any believer with a penchant for productivity. 1.
Productivity has to do with work—specifically being more effective and efficient in getting work done. What we may sometimes forget, however, is the ultimate reason for which Christians should try and be productive in our work. We should be productive in our work because we were made in the
No matter what each day holds, or how bad things might get, I have an overarching reason to always get out of bed in the morning. I have not just a purpose to my life, I have the purpose of life. Today, whatever I do, I get to glorify the Maker of heaven and earth.
When I was involved in campus ministry, I used to carry around a notebook and a collapsible pen in my back pocket. Both were very tiny. I would jot down thoughts and people's contact information, but mostly I used it to make checklists. I would draw a little
I don’t know about you but there’s only one place I’ve ever heard someone use the word “stewardship” and that’s in church. It’s not an exclusively Christian word, but if Oxford ever published a Lexicon of Christianese, “stewardship” would most certainly have an entry. Sadly,
I've previously written on Smart Phones and Distraction and How to make your iPhone read Kindle books to you. I also recently gave my picks for the top 10 iPhone apps for Christians. In light of this, some might say I write too much about the iPhone. But
All philosophies of productivity, at bedrock, contain a theology. Therefore, there is a genuine need for a distinctly Christian productivity in the church.
My picks for the 10 best iPhone apps for Christians. These are the best apps for listening to sermons, the best Bible apps, and the best productivity apps.
We live in a time in which there is unprecedented access to Bible study tools—multiple excellent translations, study helps, internet resources, Bible software, phone apps, etc.—yet we are also more distracted than ever. Personal devotion to God through Bible reading is a blessing you do not want to
Do you ever get that nagging feeling when you're trying to take a break? "I should really be working." I'm willing to bet that if you're reading a productivity blog, you're someone who feels guilty when they relax. I want
What do you think of when you hear the word “meditation?” Do you picture a person sitting cross-legged, thumbs and index fingers forming little O’s, and uttering “Ohm” again and again? In Western society, meditation is a word which has been co-opted by Eastern mystical practices. So
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Morning Routine Planner
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Christian Productivity Planner
Replace all your productivity apps with one tool. Tasks, goals, prayer, Bible reading, and notes in one Notion workspace. Included with the Academy.
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Waypoints Goal Planner
A planner for setting God-honoring goals and tracking your progress. Available in hardcover, spiral bound, or digital.
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You Don't Need More Time
How to schedule your week in light of eternity. A battle-tested strategy for managing your time well, without guilt trips or hustle culture.
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Redeeming Productivity
Getting More Done for the Glory of God. Understand the basics of personal productivity from a biblical worldview.
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