Category Archives: Uncategorized

Honestly now, who doesn’t procrastinate? You can’t do everything on time, all the time.  Some things get our attention and other things get “put on the back burner.” We have to prioritize. What can we procrastinate? The list is endless.  … Continue reading →

I wrapped up a thirty-seven year career as a full-time teacher in spring of 2013.  One of the things I do not miss about teaching is preaching against procrastination. Every semester, I would have to address this issue; in fact … Continue reading →

As we get to the last post from chapter 10, I want to share some of the wisdom I have received from my wife of almost 40 years:  “When you are troubled, or worried or upset, GET BUSY!” Pastor Idleman … Continue reading →

Pastor Idleman spends several pages writing about the priest Eli, in 1 Samuel. This is another example of how the Bible is so relevant today and how passivity can creep into everyday life.  It was a factor in Bible times. … Continue reading →

We have been discussing passivity this week, one of the killers of any effort to change.  Passivity is the knowledge that we need to take action but the desire to act is just not there. Let’s talk of some extraordinary … Continue reading →

The title of today’s post is the subtitle of Chapter 10. I admit it. I have said this. Why does Pastor Idleman use it as his subtitle? Because passive people use this sentence all the time to justify their passivity. … Continue reading →

“Today… movies and television often portray men as clueless, game-addicted couch potatoes rather than active, hard-working leaders.  Often the strong and sensible characters in movies and television are women.  When portrayed as strong, men often exaggeratedly suffer from an overdose … Continue reading →

I admit it.  I don’t know why but I get all worked up watching men wield swords, the broader the sword the better. I don’t consider myself a violent man.  I would not want to chop someone with a broadsword.  … Continue reading →

When are you going to say to a friend, “Look, I’ve been able to keep it a secret, but I have a drinking problem, and I need help, because things are starting to spin out of control.” When are you … Continue reading →

1.What are the barriers between brutal honesty and immediate action? 2.Why is it so difficult to get from brutal honesty to immediate action? 3.What are the fears involved with taking immediate action? 4.Why is there often such a difference  between … Continue reading →