Tag: saying no
Seminary Time Waster #6: Saying “Yes” to Every Request
Seminary students who can’t say no give permission to others to waste their time. We’re nice people. We like to say yes. Jesus knew this. He advised us, “Ask and it shall be given to you.” (This verse is not primarily about prayer; it is about human interaction.) He knew that people’s default response to [...]
Category: Featured, Time Management
Can’t say no? Try the “Qualified Yes”
Learning to say no is an important survival skill for ministry. People will ask you to do all sorts of things. because you’re nice. You’re in ministry! How could you say no? This will suck your life away if you’re not careful. We must defend our own borders. Of course, most of us in ministry [...]
Category: Links, Time Management
