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Three Huge Principles for Personal Productivity

By caryschmidt | April 5, 2009

A few weeks ago a pastor asked me if he could look through my leather binder. I happily sat down and showed him page by page through this veritable extension of my arm—for it pretty much goes wherever I go all the time. Thinking back, I get asked about organization, personal productivity, and balance quite [...]

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Making Good Intentions Happen

By Cary Schmidt | December 15, 2008

Four Reasons We Fail to Accomplish Our Best Intentions

As you are staring at a New Year, you’ve probably started setting some goals, making some decisions, and laying out plans. We all have a TON of good intentions. But, if you really think about it, good intentions never accomplished a thing! When it comes to living [...]

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Your Best December Ever!

By Cary Schmidt | December 11, 2008

Ten Ways to Have a December You Will Never Forget or Regret
Several days ago I sat down and wrote out 10 commitments I wanted to make before the Lord this month. I later shared them with our Senior Highers in our Wednesday night Bible study. Perhaps they could encourage you.
We hear the word “JOY” a [...]

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The Best Time Management Books in the World!

By Cary Schmidt | December 7, 2008

Are you passionate about living a balanced life—about being a good steward of your life and time? Do you desire to get more done more effectively and yet still have family time, rest, and restoration? I sure do. I’ve tried to be a student of time and life management—to redeem the time that God gives [...]

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Thoughts on Planning a New Year

By Cary Schmidt | December 1, 2008

Taking a Good Look at 2009 Before It Begins
Over ten years ago, Pastor Chappell began having our leadership team at Lancaster Baptist Church prepare “ministry planners” for each new year. Our planner meeting is this week and our ministry leaders have spent a good amount of time in recent days preparing their planners. I think [...]

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