Struggle to Victory

A Look At Rest & Productivity

admin — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:00:00 +0000

So far in this series we spent time Defining Laziness and Idleness and looking at their dangers, and we’ve tried to understand the process of Overcoming Laziness and Idleness and The Importance of Time & Purpose in Rooting Out Laziness & Idleness. To conclude, let’s look at the difference between rest and laziness as well as at how significance [...]

The Importance of Time & Purpose in Rooting Out Laziness & Idleness

admin — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:00:39 +0000

The Value of Time & Purpose One of the factors determining whether idleness and laziness define a person’s life involves having an awareness of the value of time. Zen Buddhist Yoshida Kenko said, “A man who fails even for a short time to keep in mind the preciousness of time is no different from a [...]

Overcoming Laziness & Idleness

admin — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:00:08 +0000

Because I have two boys involved in different sports plus school activities plus church activities along with a husband who travels frequently for work, our weeks are very full at times. After an especially busy week, my oldest son said, “I want to be lazy tomorrow and watch TV all day.” This began a conversation [...]

The Dangers of Laziness & Idleness

admin — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:00:17 +0000

The post Defining Idleness and Laziness provided in-depth definitions of idleness and laziness and notes their almost twin-like definitions. The graphics accompanying this series sum up those definitions. Today’s post delves into what makes an idle and lazy mindset so dangerous. Be warned. This is not a feel-good message. Scripture clearly shows the danger of [...]

Defining Idleness & Laziness

admin — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:00:37 +0000

The posts The Benefits of Time Travel and God’s Perspective on Time Travel talk about God’s view of time and how He wants us to view and value our time. Evaluating your stewardship of time is always valuable, and resources like Life of a Steward can help you do so consistently and effectively. Today’s post begins [...]

God’s Perspective on Time Travel

admin — Thu, 30 May 2013 10:00:03 +0000

As established in The Benefits of Time Travel, the kind of time travel we see in the movies or read about in books remains as of today, impossible. However, many people still spend much of their time dwelling in the past or focused on the future. And, unfortunately, they do so at the expense the [...]

The Benefits of Time Travel

admin — Tue, 28 May 2013 10:00:27 +0000

Even though time travel Men in Black, Back to the Future and H.G. Wells style only exists in science fiction doesn’t mean it’s impossible. In fact, a recent travel through time brought me significant and much-needed perspective. The Past While visiting my dentist, I realized the office remains stuck in the 1980s. While he [...]

Judging Others

admin — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:00:14 +0000

Recently, an exchange student staying with a family in my church asked if he could speak in front of our adult Sunday school class as part of a requirement for his exchange program. At first, I hesitated because this student is a Muslim. As we further discussed the possibility, he explained that his requirement was [...]

How to Strengthen Your Marriage

admin — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:00:10 +0000

Not long ago, a friend struggling in her marriage asked me for advice and encouragement. Before getting to my response, I want to share the specific wording of her email to help you feel her desperation. “I want a divorce. What is wrong with me? I don’t know why I got married. I knew from [...]

Are You Living a Cruise Ship Lifestyle?

admin — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:00:48 +0000

Interestingly, Isaiah actually describes a cruise ship lifestyle pretty succinctly. “Woe to those who rise early in the morning that they may pursue strong drink, who stay up late in the evening that wine may inflame them! Their banquets are accompanied by lyre and harp, by tambourine and flute, and by wine; But they do not pay attention to the deeds [...]