Once again, I am delighted to be able to have an article on Encouragement Café. The following is just a sample. Be sure to head over to Encouragement Café to read the rest.

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I open my appointment calendar and immediately feel my stress level rise. Staring back at me is a crazy schedule filled with kids’ activities, family functions, spring chores and everyday tasks, there does not seem to be time to breath let alone anything else. Looking at my calendar, there would be no doubt that my life is full. But at the same time, it is also empty. I have found that if I do not make time for spiritual growth, I cannot keep up with the other demands. I cannot run on empty and neither can you.

Attending church is very important, but that time of study, encouragement and worship will not last all week. So what is the answer?