In life, as with hiking, things are found along the way. Below is a good idea list (ideas, some fun, quotes, etc.) with some of those discoveries. Using the blog’s themes, check out the resources below.* And have a great month!
Nothing Wasted Life Quote:
I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else. – C. S. Lewis
Extra: Just for Fun
A countdown list to all kinds of things… the next minute and various holidays. But more interesting ones are “to the end of this page”, “Chernobyll is fully safe again”, “the Sun dies” and more! Expands out my concept of time — and inspires me to use it well!
Theology & Spiritual Life
- A good sermon on Your Plans: God’s Plans! A Nothing Wasted Life topic that can be tough but this is some good encouragement.
- Setting up a church-based counseling ministry has many parts and this gives some good practical insight into how to figure out what’s best — or not best.
Wise Living/Productivity
- Nap as the Best Thing for You? This podcast explores the implications of sleep for work performance and even how essential it is in roles like law enforcement. We’re all wired differently.
- Metabolism, Weight, and Aging – Not what you think: Metabolism is working different than you think in what is being called some very significant research. And important to know as you get older — and hopeful.
Relationships
- Parents, take note: Google will remove results for under 18 users if requested. You get to un-Google yourself!
- Help! My Spouse Cheated On Me. That Means They’ll Do It Again, Right? Tough topic but real. As you navigate, your pastor’s care and counsel in such times will be helpful.
Leadership (self or others)
- Worn out? Discouraged? Feel exhausted? Whether leading yourself or others, we don’t want to waste life. This provides some concrete ideas on burnout and how to avoid it for yourself or the people you serve or lead.
- Leadership is not just leading others but ourselves too. Here are some VERY practical notes on wise practices a pastor used to embrace slowness.
*A listing here is not an endorsement of everything from that person or organization.
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