Why pursue excellence? Biblically speaking, we should pursue excellence not because we’re motivated to boost our ego or to achieve success, but because our glorious, excellent God deserves no less, and because he’s created us for excellence and has called us to pursue excellence for His glory. How Should We Respond to God’s Excellence? What’s… Read More
5 Reasons Why Christians Aren’t Pursuing Excellence
In Philippians 4:8, Paul writes, “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, what is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” OK, then, let’s do just that – think about excellence. Christians Not Always Known for Excellence… Read More
Writing Tips: What Works?
I love writing. Sometimes people ask me for suggestions on how to find time to write and how to be productive. Here are a few suggestions: (1) Be disciplined: Grind it out. Germans call this Sitzfleisch (essentially, the ability to stay seated and not to get up until a given task is accomplished). (2) Be flexible:… Read More