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The Myth of Multi-Tasking—Be a Clutter Buster, part 2

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jan 11, 2013 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

As I confessed in the last post on decluttering, I tend toward OCD. I think constantly, rapidly, and in many different directions all at the same time. Sometimes I think multi-level and multi-directional thinking is a strength. It helps me quickly assess what needs to...

Announcing Declutter Month—Be a Clutter Buster, part 1

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jan 4, 2013 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

My family thinks I’m a neat freak. I think I’m just orderly. (Well, maybe it is a little over the top to look forward to a day off so I can clean out my closet.) But in all seriousness, whatever your personality type or personal level of clutter comfort,...

Fresh

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jan 1, 2013 | Christian Life

Physiologically, a fresh calendar suggests a fresh start. But realistically, January 1 cannot obliterate the needs and burdens of December 31. What can you do practically to renew your soul for the new year? Look to the cross. There is no challenge in the Christian...

A New Pursuit for a New Year

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 31, 2012 | Christian Life, Media/Resources

For the past several years, I have written daily devotions, available through email and web, to encourage growing Christians in their walk with the Lord. Last year we revamped and relaunched this service to make it more helpful, practical, and easy to use. This year,...

Top 20 from 2012

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 29, 2012 | Media/Resources

As I review and recap the past year in preparation for the new year, I usually take a few moments to review the posts on this blog. My goal is always that upcoming posts would be encouraging, edifying, and helpful. Reviewing last year’s posts in order of those...