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Taking Care of Busyness

Facing the 7 Fears that Keep us Marginless

Most people these days tend to live very busy lives; the fast pace of modern life can be overwhelming. However, make no mistake: busyness is not just forced upon us; it’s primarily a choice. Join us as we explore the deeply-rooted fears behind our daily decisions to stay busy, learn the habits of less busy people, and rediscover the God-given blessing of a life with margin.

The Fear of Letting Others Down

Oct 12, 2025

Some of us are motivated by a desire to keep others happy. When we see a need, or we’re asked to help, we jump in! We would never want to disappoint our parents, or spouse, or kids; and we know that it’s godly to make sacrifices for others - but have you ever felt like your efforts aren’t making much of a difference, other than leaving you feeling drained?

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The Fear of Missing Out

Oct 5, 2025

When there’s a fun experience or gathering of friends, part of the reason we say ‘yes’ so often is because we don’t want to be left out! We don’t want to let life pass us by or for the group to evolve without us. Sure, this can make life crazy busy, but aren't we better off making memories and building relationships than twiddling our thumbs?

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