Category Archives: Putting first things first

First things first

Posted on June 5, 2015 by vincentsmithauthor

A seminar leader once placed a large jar next to a pile of rocks and asked how many rocks would fit in the jar. Then he piled as many in as he could and asked if the jar was full. … Continue reading →

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Who is the real VIP?

Posted on March 12, 2015 by vincentsmithauthor

Charles Francis Adams was an important political figure in the nineteenth century. He kept a diary and one day he made this entry: ‘Went fishing with my son today – a day wasted.’ His son, Brook Adams, also kept a … Continue reading →

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Going nowhere faster

Posted on September 11, 2014 by vincentsmithauthor

One of the great ironies of modern life is that it is so filled with devices to save time and increase efficiency, yet people have never been so hurried and restless. If all these technological wonders are supposed to save … Continue reading →

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First things first

Posted on June 5, 2014 by vincentsmithauthor

Years ago, a medical student at Montreal General Hospital, worried about his final examinations and what he should do with his life, picked up a book and read twenty-one words that changed his life, and through him have influenced generations … Continue reading →

Posted in Attitude, Discerning God's Will, Doing what has to be done, Life's journey, Living Life, Making the most of what you've got, Priorities, Putting first things first, Seeing the possibilities, Spiritual Insight, Wisdom | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment