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When SMART Goals Make You Feel Dumb

I’m sure you’ve heard about SMART goals. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-Bound … or some slight variation. SMART goals are a good thing. I’ve suggested them myself. And they work well for a lot of people. But for others, ... Read more
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10 Tips for a Refreshing Personal Retreat

I love my family. And I love spending time with them. Really. I do. But recently, I had the opportunity to spend a weekend by myself … 100% alone time in a different city for three whole days. Ahhhhhh …… ... Read more
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When Grace Must Be Tough

Recently, I was on a video call with my friend and fellow volunteer, Denise. We were 15 minutes late starting because my morning got away from me and I was just hopping out of the shower at the planned time ... Read more
4 Ways to Overcome Apathy and Embrace Change

4 Ways to Overcome Apathy and Embrace Change

I attended Dave Ramsey’s EntreLeadership 1-Day Live Stream event and some things I learned there have been rattling around in my heart since then.  This post is part of a series where I list ways to implement some of the ... Read more

9 Ways to Fuel Your Goals

I attended Dave Ramsey’s EntreLeadership 1-Day Live Stream event and some things I learned there have been rattling around in my heart since then.  This post is part of a series where I list ways to implement some of the ... Read more
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8 Easy Ways to Do Good Things

I attended Dave Ramsey’s EntreLeadership 1-Day Live Stream event and some things I learned there have been rattling around in my heart since then.  This post is part of a series where I list ways to implement some of the ... Read more

Black Friday 2023

Ready, Set …. Black Friday! Bookmark this page to get all the details on Black Friday deals for online Christian ministries and businesses.  I’ll have specials on my products, and showcase other deals on tools and resources to support you. ... Read more

The Assembly Line Method to Task Batching

My favorite thing about the Honor Circle is watching my friends apply what they learn in ways that work for them, and then share it with the rest of us.  Our girl Susan from Growing A Content Heart came up ... Read more
January Reset: Social Media Guidelines

January Reset: Social Media Guidelines

There is nothing that seems to bring more angst, stress, and even fear to those in online ministry and business than social media. Which platforms are the best? How many days a week should I post? What should I post? ... Read more
January Reset: 3 Tips for Managing Email

January Reset: 3 Tips for Managing Email

Before we close our 2022 planners and open the crisp new ones, blank with possibilities for 2023, there are some things we can do to make way for all those possibilities. We need to unload some things and straighten up ... Read more
January Reset Financial Stewardship

January Reset: Financial Stewardship

This is it!  The last week of our January Reset… a month spent cleaning up our ministry and biz clutter to make room for the new opportunities God has for us in 2023. Are you ready to talk about financial ... Read more
January Reset: Organizing Digital Files

January Reset: Organizing Digital Files

Here we are in our second week of January Reset … time we have set aside to clear out some of our ministry and business clutter and make way for the amazing opportunities God has in store for us this ... Read more

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