Flynt Family 2010 Theme- Ways to be simple
If you’re just popping on for the first time or haven’t been around in a while, we’re talking about “simplicity”- my family’s theme for 2010.
The question I’ve been thinking about is: how can I be simple?
Time with God: Kristen and I have been doing the same Bible reading plans for years. Last year (the whole year on five books) was Old Testament poetry and wisdom literature. This year we are simplifying things down to spending the year with Jesus in the gospels. We’re reading a chapter a day starting in Matthew. Doesn’t get much more simple than that.
Professionally: From the church angle (maybe a marketplace job for you), I’ve been asking a question of “focus” to bring simplicity, effectiveness, and power. When we launched our church, there were a lot of things that all of us on staff had to do because they needed done. As we’ve grown though, we are gaining traction with more and greater leaders. So, what are the things that only I can do or that I do that are the best of my gifts and skills? What can others around me do (probably better than me)? How can I focus on those things I do best and leverage them for the greater mission?
One of my brothers suggested relational simplicity. Can I get an amen! If you’re single and want to date someone, why play games? Just ask them out. If you’ve made a mistake, just admit it. If you tend to keep secrets (even small ones), why not be more honest? We tend to complicate relationships under the guise of trying to keep things simple. What if we just kept things simple relationally?
How can you keep it simple this year? How would this apply with our children?
