Author: Ames

Work and Lead

The Fallacy of Busyness

Please don’t take this as me bragging that I have arrived and mastered all things time management. I most definitely have not. It is to say I have a deep knowledge on how to manage (especially my) time, and am pretty decent (usually) at controlling my time. I have learned that life is busy, but that does not mean I don’t have time. It means that I’m using my time, and if I do so wisely, I can get a lot in.

Devotionals

A Time for Everything: Reflections on Ecclesiastes 3

As I studied this chapter (Ecclesiastes 3), it seemed the following verses jumped out as the major premises that underpin the theme of time in this chapter. “For everything there is a season, and a time for ever matter under heaven.” (v. 1) The following verses contain the familiar poem […]

Amusements, Week Links

Fiberlicious

Since last fall, Mo and I have attempted to increase the amount of fiber in our diets, because it is just so good for you and important for all kinds of health maintenance. When a meal we eat has plenty of the good stuff, we dub it fiberlicious.

Amusements, Week Links

Group Weekend Getaway

Last year, during a GYC retreat, we stayed in a mansion, and I have become convinced that a group vacation should be organized the same way. And it looks like there are plenty of options for affordable stays. Anyone interested in a group vacation?