This week's thread is commitment. If you'd like to get the Thought Thread in your inbox, sign up here.
1. LINKS
Being Busy Can Ruin Your Workday
Commitment to the clock can potentially hinder your productivity.
The Secret of AA: We Don't Know How It Works
This is a longer read from a few years ago. Alcoholics Anonymous heals addiction through commitment but, over 80 years later, we're not sure why.
Relationships Are More Important Than Ambition
In this graduation season, a lesson that is often overlooked.
My Thoughts: If I Were A Rich Man
Back in 2012 I had some thoughts on where to commit my money. I still feel the same today.
2. RECOMMENDATIONS
BOOK: Finding Favor: God's Blessings Beyond Health, Wealth, and Happiness
My friend Brian Jones tackles a tough topic in his latest book. Take a look at some selected quotes here.
PODCAST: Revisionist History
The 3rd season of Malcolm Gladwell's storytelling podcast is out and it includes the tale of the world's most controversial semicolon.
3. FREE SERMON DOWNLOAD
Another message leading into a series on the Ten Commandments, with a teaching about the commitment God was making to his people.
CLICK HERE to download a PDF transcript of Put A Ring On It (Exodus 19)
A few notes:
1. All Scriptures are taken from the New International Version
2. Feel free to customize the message for your audience. Since these sermons are heavy exegetical, there is no need to attribute the content.
As always, thanks for taking the time to chew on this. Feel free to leave a comment below if you want to chime in.
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