Priorities

Bad Priorities

careers, difficult, in order, intermingle, Needs, Priorities, Selflessness

I’ll Be Gone in the Dark (HBO Documentary Films, 2020) is a true crime series, based on the bestselling book by the late Michelle McNamara,…

Discernment, Guidance, Priorities

Although seen by many people, the often-used visual prop depicting prioritieskept in the correct order versus incorrect order is powerful and unforgettable. Todo this,…

Ultimate Things = Idols

false idols, Idols, Priorities, spiritual dimension, ultimate

Idols in ancient times had perceived practical purposes. One might have an idol for business, fertility, or good health. All aspects of life were…

Time For God

Easter, habits, Lent, Preparation, Priorities, Relationship with God, Time

One writer broke down the average time spent on typical daily routines for an American including sleeping, eating, using the bathroom, working and schooling,…

Love For God Seen Through Loving Others

Love For God, Love One Another, Loving Others, Loyalty, Priorities

A paradigm that has a loyal, singularly focused following is NFL teams. One website surveyed fan loyalty based on whether fans stay loyal after…

Priority Of Christmas

Christ's Birth, Christmas, Family, Friends, Love, Meaning, Priorities

The 2000 film version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas stars comedian Jim Carrey (directed by Ron Howard [Universal Pictures, 2000]). The movie asks…

Multi-Tasking And Juggling

Advent, Busyness, Christmas, Focus, Holiday, Priorities

We like to think that we can multitask, but we can’t be present in all areas at all times. “We know from several really…

Rage Cleaning

Anxiety, Jesus' Teaching, Martha, Mary, Mary and Martha, Priorities, Stress

The following blog post is a tongue-in-cheek explanation of rage cleaning, and while we aren’t sure Martha is in fact “rage cleaning” while Mary…

Treasure Hunters

Eternal Perspective, Eternity, Priorities, The Heart, Treasure

In June of 2020, the news broke that buried treasure had been found in the Rocky Mountains. The story as it unfolded was almost impossible…

True Health

Fitness, Health, Priorities, Relationship with God, The Gospel, The Heart

We spend a lot of money on fitness and well-being—$828 billion globally in 2018. Being mindful of our physical wellness is important. The Mayo…

Freedom In Love

Freedom, Love, Priorities, Treasure

Keller writes, “What is the environment that liberates us if we confine ourselves to it, like water liberates the fish? Love. Love is the most…

Flight Plan

Family, Mission, Priorities, Relationships

Bruce Feiler shares some insights into family life in his article, ‘Want to Give Your Family Value and Purpose?’. ‘Good families—even great families—are off…