Your weekly roundup of insights and resources to help you get more done for the glory of God.
In Today’s Issue:
- Advantages of Writing by Hand
- What’s the Hurry?
- Perfectionism is Making Me Indecisive
- An App to Help You Focus
- Listen to the Bible with Dwell
Dear steward,
I pray your week is going well. I’m a bit crunched for time today, so let’s dive right into today’s roundup!
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THE ROUNDUP
The best links I found this week
The Advantages of Writing by Hand (5 mins)
Katherine Martinko / The Analog Family
I enjoyed this reflection on the benefits of writing by hand. I’ve found the following counter-intuitive observation to be true in my own experience as a writer.
I don’t do this for every piece I write, but after a decade of writing over 4,000 news articles, I have learned that taking the time to sketch out a piece by hand, and really think it through, usually saves time when it comes to the actual writing.
What’s the Hurry? (3 mins)
Scot Bellavia / Institute for Faith, Work & Economics
Writer Laura Zifer Powell observed that Jesus’ daily ministry was inefficient by today’s practices. Jesus had a lot to do in three years, she notes, but he was not in a hurry to do it. Think of when he took time out of his day to pray with little children. Or when he held one-on-one meetings with Nicodemus and the woman at the well. Or when he slowed a pressing crowd desperate to see him save a dying girl to heal an unclean woman.
Perfectionism Makes Me Indecisive — What Can I Do? (6 mins)
John Piper / Desiring God
When you’re paralyzed by indecision and perfectionism:
- Realize that to not decide is to disobey.
- Expect God to steer you as you move.
- Get started through investigative moving.
- Trust God’s promise to guide you.
- Obey clear commands in God’s word.
- Dream bigger than fatalism.
- Ask how you will get the most of God himself.
Focused OS
Came across this cool new app for Apple users. It’s a suite of tools to help you manage digital distractions across your devices. Would be keen to hear your thoughts on it if you give it a try.
WHATS NEW ON
Redeeming Productivity
A Theology of Leisure (28 mins)
What does the Bible say about recreation and leisure? How do we enjoy our downtime to the glory of God?
A DOSE OF WISDOM
Quote of the Week
“Make your choice, adventurous Stranger, Strike the bell and bide the danger, Or wonder, till it drives you mad, What would have followed if you had.”
C.S. Lewis, The Magician’s Nephew
FINAL WORD
Thanks for reading!
For His glory,
Reagan Rose
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