The fifth pattern is Pull Off at Rest Stops. Chapter 15 is Make Wise Withdrawals. The author references Mark 6:31 to emphasize the command to rest that God gave us. As he goes through the chapter, he reinforces the command and how it is given over and over and over in the Bible starting with… Continue reading Life Master 12: Patterns, Chapters, and … Learn to Rest
My mentor Dave graciously takes time out for me every week. I appreciate it. I gave him a copy of this book to read, but he does not have the focus of little d and has not finished it yet. This piece is for him. We are on pattern four “Maximize the Morning” and it… Continue reading Life Master 11: Patterns, Chapters, and … Morning routine
I completed chapter four and reviewed all the notes I had yet to use for a study. I did not find a coherant story, so I am pushing them back to when I get to them individually in sequence. My next steps will be to continue the day by day amalgamation, but I will be… Continue reading J11: Job 4 – The Amalgamation
Don’t Be Listless I built models as a kid. My favorite was the B-29. But before it came along was the Model 299 Flying Fortress. This plane was so complex, its first flight failed due to someone missing one step preparing for flight. The pilot checklist was developed, and aviation became what it is today.… Continue reading Life Master 10: Patterns, Chapters, and … Make a list, Check it twice, then cut
The first five verses introduce us to Job and his life on earth. The next scene starting with verse six introduces us to the heavenly court. Verses one through five are natural and from man’s perspective. This next part is Supernatural and we only know of it because God chose to reveal it to the… Continue reading J9: Study 4: The Heavenly Court
Merry Christmas In Job 1 verse 8, God points the attention of the Accuser towards Job. From this we can see three concepts. One, God notices us. We are not numbers, we are unique individuals made by God, known to God. Second, God knows our hearts and our deeds. We are more than our… Continue reading J10: Study 5: Knowing Someone
The next topic in the book is “Clear the decks” and starts with the chapter “God is not disorganized – Why are you?” It starts with a reference to some research group that says we waste six weeks a year looking for our own stuff. Six weeks is a long time, so I am not… Continue reading Life Master 8: Patterns, Chapters, and … Organization
Put your tray tables in their upright positions is the title of the next chapter in the book and something we heard over the weekend as we flew on a plane for the first time in a while. I have heard it a few times in my life. Generally speaking, I don’t really like to… Continue reading Life Master 9: Patterns, Chapters, and … Tray Tables
Job 1:5 When the days of the feasting had run their course Job would send word and sanctify his children. Rising early in the morning, he made wholly burnt sacrificial offerings one for each of the children for Job thought: Perhaps my children have sinned by blaspheming God in their thoughts. This is what Job… Continue reading J8: Study 3: Core Values
This chapter is titled “Gather the Fragments That Remain” and claims true wisdom is taking advantage of small drops of time. When I read that I get the idea of being always busy and cramming too much into a day. The author even says that is not his goal. “Busyness and workaholism” are not acceptable… Continue reading Life Master 7: Patterns, Chapters, and … Winning in the Minute