Thoughtful Reflections on Faith and Life
I had some lofty goals for 2025. In fact, I set 25 goals for 2025. I knew I would not achieve every single one but the hope was to hit a good number of them. So how did I do? Not very good. Looking over the list, I only met 5 of my 25 goals. … Read More “How Did I Do on My Goals for 2025?” »
It is best practice, for many good reasons, to set no more than three goals at a time. Anything more than that gets unmanageable. I still believe that is the best way to go. And yet here, on the first day of 2025, I am going to set 25 goals for myself. Why so many? … Read More “25 Goals for 2025” »
Apologists put a lot of time and energy into their activities. But what is it that they are actually trying to achieve? I am not suggesting that all apologists should share the same goal. But I do think that apologists should reflect on what they are trying to accomplish. Some potential goals Choosing goals I … Read More “Apologists Need to Clarify Their Goals” »
Although my role as a pastor and a chaplain often is related to other people’s mental health, I also have to be aware of my own mental health. To be honest, it has not been where I want it. As I reflected on some of the emotional weight I have felt, I have realized that … Read More “Good News: Helpful Insights” »
As I write this, it is nearing the end of the year. It is a time when people are considering resolutions for the new year. Whatever you think about new year’s resolutions, it is always a good time to be thinking about setting goals. Goals should not be vague as “becoming a better blogger” or … Read More “Set Some Goals For Your Blogging” »
It is always the right time to be setting goals for your online activity, including blogging. The key is to set SMART goals. What are SMART goals? Specific Measurable Attainable Relevant Timely Anything less than this is really a waste of time. Rather than telling you about SMART goals, it may be more helpful if … Read More “Setting Blogging Goals” »
Yesterday we looked at the importance of determining your audience. Today we are going to look at another important step that is often overlooked. It is important to set goals for your blog. When I say goals, I don’t mean just any goals. I’m talking about SMART goals. SMART goals are: Specific Measurable Attainable Relevant … Read More “5 Day Christian Blogging Challenge: Day 2” »
I’m getting to the half-century mark (not that I will admit that to my wife) and this makes me think about what I want to have accomplished in my life. As I write this, it is only a few days into the new year. People think about goal for the year and I have done … Read More “My Bucket List” »
Some people reject New Year’s resolutions as mostly leading to failure. However, I believe that goals are important, whether made at the beginning of a new year or at any other time. I looked back at the goals I had for 2016 and I accomplish some (but not all of them). As far as I’m … Read More “My Goals for 2017” »
I’m sure that most people involved in apologetics want to be successful in their apologetics endeavours. But how can you know if you are successful? You need some way to measure. One way to do this is to set some goals. General Goals I would start with some very general goals. What are you trying … Read More “What is Your Goal for Apologetics?” »
Determine Your Apologetics Goals We have gone through many challenges to take your apologetics ministry to the next level. The expectation was never that you would do all of these things in one month. All of the challenges will take time and this is what this challenge is about. If you want to be effective … Read More “30 Day Apologetics Challenge: Day 30” »
They say that New Year’s resolutions don’t work. Fine. These are my goals for 2016. Please note that these are my personal rather than ministry goals. I do not start my new church until Jan. 4 and I would like to be there for at least a couple of weeks before making specific goals for … Read More “My Goals for 2016” »
Today is my 46th birthday. My personality would lead me to look back on my life. However, I am making a choice to look to the future. I have decided to make some goals for this coming year. I intend to look back at this post and see how I did. Obviously, I could make … Read More “Birthday Reflections” »
