Margin is a concept in today's society, that at best is on the fringe, and at worst has vanished entirely. We live in a 24/7, 365.25 global society that. never. stops. TV is broadcast 24/7, radio is on at all times, the internet never sleeps, and people have to be on all of these mediums at all times, but hat happens when one of those fail?
The issue extends past technology, but to our schedules, jam packed so that every ounce of our day is slammed. What happens when you are late to your first meeting? It extends into finances, many households and businesses are running on a month-to-month budget. What happens when you are sick, burned out - or we have a global pandemic?
These questions are the subject of this daily, small 2-page read that no matter how busy you are, you can make time for 2 minutes to read. I personally prefer to read right before I go to bed each night, reflecting on the reminders presented in this book, to prioritize margin.
This is not a candidate for an audiobook, but the author has a "normal book" version of this that you can read to your hearts content. Both are wonderful reads, a book that was given to me by a wonderful mentor, and a book I often give to others.
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Margin is a concept in today's society, that at best is on the fringe, and at worst has vanished entirely. We live in a 24/7, 365.25 global society that. never. stops. TV is broadcast 24/7, radio is on
Even before this bug going around, many people still find that there is ample time to consume content of some kind - whether that be Netflix, YouTube (in some variation), Podcasting, watching the news, audio-booking, channel surfing, or even getting
Sometimes I find it difficult to wrap my mind around the last few months, as if I’m still trying to grasp reality. Life has a funny way of making it seem as if things are being thrown at you, when you actually planned for them to happen. As a child you imagine your life unfolding in the way one always dreams it would, without really stopping to think of the plans God has for you, and that they’re, more often than not, radically different.Sometimes you find yourself getting caught up in the “norm.” Everyone says “Dare to be different,” but when you step outside of society, it’s uncomfortable. You almost don’t feel safe, and you crawl back to the other side where you don’t have the fear that comes along with not being normal. I’ve found it takes a strong will and trust and faith in God to really break those chains, and that’s where I am at this very moment.
Detroit's depravity is becoming increasingly dangerous, although we don't hear about this in the media much, this is a great first-hand article by a good friend. It's worth the read.https://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20140812215853-2020649-detroit-s-economic-time-bomb?trk=object-title
Dear Friends and Family,
Nick and I are so humbled by all of your support and congratulations in our engagement! I, personally, did not expect such a hoopla, but I am ever-grateful for it. Kudos to all of you that have gone through this engagement and wedding process - ‘cause it’s definitely a whirlwind! All those people grabbing your hand to “oooo” and “ahhhh” at your ring, all the congratulations and elbow-nudges, and just the stress that comes with planning a wedding - I don’t know if I’m gonna make it, but so many of you have, and that’s an encouragement!
Now, we knew that this engagement would bring many questions and concerns from the people who love and care about us. I hope to be able to answer these today in this blog. We aren’t walking into this blindly, and we want you all to know that we respect your opinions. If after you read this, you still have questions, feel free to ask us. We aren’t trying to be exclusive. We want to hear you out and at least try to alleviate your concerns, which I hope will be accomplished as you read further.
Last year, in September, I believe Nick and I were driving in his car, enjoying each other’s company, when, completely out-of-the-blue, Nick says:
What a great perspective on this story that we so often see as down, but like everything in the Bible, and in life today, is completely redeemed by Jesus. Peter sins and fails, Jesus redeems and never fails – we sin and fail Him daily, yet he never ceases to redeem and never ever fails us.This sermon comes out of a ver long sermon series out of the book of Luke, in fact it is a two-year sermon series at Mars Hill church up in Seattle, Washington.It's totally worth your time to take and watch. You can download the full/higher quality version here:
Think back to the last election season, the presidential candidates, and the years that transpired since then. Then, think back to what you remember in history class, and when you wrote those papers in high school about the early founders and leaders of this great nation.Do you see the similarities? …Neither do I.Every election season, we as a nation go through our “religious” and “rigorous” selection process to decide who will be the next leader of the free world. But here is the thing that doesn't really make sense: what “criteria"that we are using to select a president actually applies to what matters in a president?Think about it this way: What are the key things we focus on? Their economic
It's finally true and public that Leah and I are publicly, officially, and formally, engaged. We will be posting more about the wedding, the engagement, the story, and the plans we hope to share with you here on this site.Lot's