We live in the information age. A high premium is placed on getting information and getting it quickly. But how often do we really let this information speak to us, to allow it bring our assumptions and perspectives into question, to change us from within? That's the difference between formation and information. What difference could this make in our reading the inspired Word of God, the Bible, as a means of living more purposeful lives? 

Who said you can't teach an old dog new tricks? I'm nearly 50 and I just discovered a very simple trick to keep me energized through all the tasks on my "to-do" list. However, it may not work for everyone. If you thrive on variety and often feel more productive when you have too much to do, you might find this simple trick helpful.

As an entrepreneur and owner of several businesses, I frequently receive calls from men (and women too) looking to network into their next job.  Of course, lately there's no recession in job seekers and, as a Connector (if you've read The Tipping Point), I've been pretty busy trying to help those that I can.  If you're looking for your next job (er, opportunity), there are few things you can do to get to your next gig more quickly.

A friend of mine just invited me to an execution -- of sorts. He had just put a contract out on himself.

"I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self."  -- Aristotle

In A Resilient Life, Gordon MacDonald describes commitment to self-discipline, or "intentional suffering" as he calls it, as one of the marks of a resilient person.  It's what separates those who desire change from those who change.  Here are some suggestions on how you can become more self-disciplined:

Did you make a new year's resolution to have a daily quiet time?  Are you still on track?  If not, here's an idea to help get you going again.

With the new year just around the corner, it's a good time now to get a jump on living more intentionally next year.  Here are some suggestions on things to consider:

Take a winter break and think about your future.  God has marked out a certain time for you to accomplish the things he has planned in advance for you (Eph 2:10).  Are you living intentionally to fulfill that calling or merely existing day-to-day?