Productivity is such a preoccupation in our culture right now. It is such a common practice now days to announce just how busy we are...without truly evaluating whether or not we are being productive. I think this misunderstanding of busyness versus productivity stems in the fact that we consider the two to be synonymous. They're not always the same thing! Being "Busy" Versus Being Productive: Being "busy" is practically what is expected, what is sought after, what is typical -- … [Read more...]
Bible Verses for the Work Week (Free Printables!)
Sometimes the work week almost surprises us - shocks us wide awake with its noise, its tasks, its hustle and bustle, and its audacity! And unfortunately, I sometimes don't enter my work week prepared with an attitude and emotional resiliency that only God can give. I don't always "have time" in the morning to sit down and really soak in truths from my Creator. I tend to rush through my day, checking off tasks and allowing my frustrations to mount until afternoon, when it really hits me just how … [Read more...]
Cultivating Healthy Ambition In Yourself + Supporting An Ambitious Spouse
"She has always been ambitious." "He is so full of ambition!" You've probably heard these phrases quite a bit over the years. After all, in a culture and time when the bullet points of our resumes are analyzed, "ambitious" is a buzz word that pops up time and time again. I've been thinking a lot about the word "ambition" lately - what it means in general, and what it means in context of my own life (and marriage). And I'm curious to find out what you think of that word, and how … [Read more...]
How to Have a Simpler, Happier Morning
I'm all about glorious, slow mornings - with yellow sunlight slanting in through windows, catching the steam from your tea in the light...the record player on, and me sitting wrapped up in a blanket checking my email for the day. I mentioned this moment on Instagram the other day: how one of my very favorite things about weekends is getting to be at home as the house wakes up in this sleepy little town. During the work week, the introvert in me casts a wistful glance around the dark living … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Make a Difference for God at Work (in any job)
When I was growing up, for better or for worse, I did not frequently hear people complaining about their job situations or complaining about going to work. Now, as a young adult, I have much more experience in the workplace. I've had my share of positive and negative experiences already - some absolutely heartwarming moments, and some very stressful or difficult situations. But these things fluctuate - like most things in life. We all have seasons of loving what we do, and seasons where we feel … [Read more...]