The end of the year is traditionally a time for setting new goals and looking ahead. And I am right there with you! But first, I think it is very helpful to do a yearly review. Remember the old adage, “Those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it?” That applies to your…
I’ve written before how The Circle Maker by Mark Batterson had a big impact on my prayer life. In fact, I wrote about it twice – here and here. But this book also introduced me to the concept of having a life goals list. The modern life goals list was likely invented by John Goddard…
Turning goals into plans is where the real magic – and work – starts. So far, you have prayed, reflected, evaluated, dreamed, categorized, ranked, and finally chosen your top goals. Those tasks were both time-consuming and challenging. Now, however, is where the real work begins. You must take your written goals and turn them into…
Goal setting can be a catalyst for making big changes in your life. But having and using a goal-setting process means you don’t do it haphazardly. Instead, you take the time to pray, think, dream, plan, re-calculate, and even start over when necessary. But the rewards of taking your time can pay off big! So,…
As I write this, there are exactly 22 days left in 2019. The Christmas season is in full swing. Some of you might be excitedly enjoying all the Christmasy things. Some of you might not. But here’s the thing: Christmas will soon pass, and a new year will be here (ready or not!). Have you…