by Rick Warren
 The Bible honors hard work. But it condemns workaholism as foolishness. Oddly enough, those in ministry are often among the worst of workaholics. Proverbs 23:4 tells us, Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint (NIV). Be smart. Be wise. Don't wear yourself out at your work.
Below is a quiz to determine if you are a workaholic or not.
1. Are you always in a hurry?
2. Does your "To Do" list have more in it than you can accomplish in a single day?
3. Does doing nothing drive you up a wall? [ Read full article]
Three Steps For Diagnosing Spiritual Health
by Steve Gladen
 When was the last time you made an appointment with your doctor for a physical examination? Have you avoided
it because you thought he might tell you something you wouldn't want to
hear, something like, "You could stand to lose a few pounds," or maybe,
"A little exercise would do you some good," or "Your cholesterol is
looking a bit high, time to cut out the bowl of ice cream before
bedtime".
Like our physical health, our spiritual health needs to be assessed
and managed so it can continuously grow and mature into all that God
desires it to be.
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by Steve Gladen
 Want your small groups to be healthy and balanced? Why not offer them some suggestions...
FELLOWSHIP - Write some fun and easy to answer
sharing questions on small pieces of paper (one for each group member
including yourself). Tape them under each group member's chair before
your next small group meeting.
Examples:
- What was your favorite outfit when you were a teenager?
- What is the most annoying TV commercial?
- What is your favorite chair in the house? Why?
- If you could learn one new skill this year, what would it be?
At the beginning of the meeting, have each person pull a question from under their chair and answer. [ Read full article]
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
He leadeth me beside the still waters.
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