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Issue #164 Your weekly roundup of insights and resources to help you get more done for the glory of God. In Today’s Issue:
Dear steward, This is a quick reminder that I'm hosting a free webinar, Time Stewardship Crash Course, next Wednesday, May 15th, at 12 PM ET. We’ve got about 300 spots left. Click here for more info and to save your seat. Doing Less with an Eternal MindsetThere’s a paradox when it comes to productivity. Though we often speak of “getting more done,” the path to doing more of what matters almost always begins with eliminating the trivial. It’s addition by subtraction. You have to do less to do more. But, even when we recognize our need to prioritize, we still seem to be inexorably drawn to overcommitment. We can’t resist the urge to do more, even when the more doesn’t matter. Ironically, the busier we become, the more we ignore the essential things. So, how do we ensure we invest in what truly matters? This is the core question of life stewardship. We want to invest our lives in a way that will most glorify God. Perhaps the answer is not to follow that instinct to speed up and do more but to slow down—not out of laziness or neglect but for the sake of focus and quality. A couple of months ago, I wrote a short blurb at the end of a newsletter about Cal Newport’s latest book, Slow Productivity. As I reviewed my notes and highlights last week, however, I decided to do a more in-depth review. Even though Newport is not a believer, I think the concepts he develops in this book are full of wisdom. And these principles are even more critical for the eternally-minded person. Click the big green button below to read, watch, or listen to my thoughts on Slow Productivity.
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Interested in sponsoring the newsletter? THE ROUNDUPThe best links I found this weekHow I Manage My Time As A Pastor (11 mins)Alistair Begg / The Focused Pastor Some helpful thoughts on time management from a seasoned minister. Here are a few of my favorite takeaways:
Comparing Discipleship in the Early Church vs. the Modern Church (84 mins)Dr. Peter Goeman / The Bible Sojourner I enjoyed this conversation. I was especially struck by the massive time commitment the early church gave to discipleship. Part of thinking about productivity as a believer is being intentional about investing your time in things that have eternal impact, and I can’t think of a better way to do that than to pour your life into people (just one more reason, some of us need to slow down). Atoms: Habit Tracking App from James ClearJames Clear, the author of Atomic Habits has come out with an app based on the principles taught in that book. I haven’t taken it for a spin myself, but I spoke to some of the members of our RPA community who have. The common opinion seems to be that it’s well-designed, but a little pricey for the premium features. Layman's Fitness Kettlebell GiveawayAre you a busy Christian guy looking to reprioritize your fitness with simple workouts you can do at home? My friend, Don LaTorre, owner of Layman's Fitness, is doing a kettlebell giveaway. WHAT'S NEWOn Redeeming ProductivityDoing Less with an Eternal Mindset (Slow Productivity Book Review)A Christian perspective on Cal Newport's Slow Productivity. A DOSE OF WISDOMQuote of the WeekOnce you commit to doing something very well, busyness becomes intolerable.Cal Newport FINAL WORD 👋Thanks for reading!Don't forget to register for our Time Stewardship Crash Course! I'll see you next week. For His glory, Reagan Rose Reagan RoseI talk about personal productivity from a Christian perspective. Creator of Redeeming Productivity. Take your productivity to the next levelGet the Book → Grab a copy of Redeeming Productivity: Getting More Done for the Glory of God Join the Academy → Get access to all of our courses, workshops, private community, book club, and more Get 1-on-1 Coaching → Work with a Redeeming Productivity coach
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Issue #165 Your weekly roundup of insights and resources to help you get more done for the glory of God. Read on the Web In Today’s Issue: Time Stewardship Crash Course Recording 4 Simple Ways to Read More Books Biblical Priorities Study the Bible in 5, 15, or 30 Minutes Quote: Matthew Henry on Idolatry Dear steward, This newsletter edition is coming to you a day later than usual. My apologies. With hosting Wednesday's webinar and doing a little kitchen renovation this week, I didn't have...
Issue #163 Your weekly roundup of insights and resources to help you get more done for the glory of God. Read on the Web In Today’s Issue: Time Stewardship Crash Course Why Daily Bread Is Better Book Suggestions for Christian Graduates A Time We Never Knew Why You’re Inconsistent (And What to Do About It) Dear steward, I pray you're having a blessed week! I've got a great edition of the newsletter for you today, but I wanted to kick things off by inviting you to a special event... I'm hosting...
Issue #162 Your weekly roundup of insights and resources to help you get more done for the glory of God. Read on the Web In Today’s Issue: 4 Months Off Social Media The Great Rewiring of Childhood The Typewriter Rebellion An Author's Organization System A.W. Pink on Habits Dear steward, Many of you have written asking for an update on my experience after quitting social media at the end of last year. So, I sat down and recorded a podcast to give an honest analysis of my experience so far. Do...