Tyranny of the Urgent

· InterVarsity Press
4.8
19 reviews
Ebook
32
Pages
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About this ebook

With over one million copies in print, this classic from Charles E. Hummel has transformed the minds and hearts of generations of Christians. Its simplicity and depth is a foundational resource for all who have felt overwhelmed by the responsibilities of each day, week, month and year.Hummel starts with Jesus' own model of work and ministry, a model that is at once unrushed and focused. From there he lays out how we can all set and live by priorities in a way that frees us from the tyranny of the urgent.Charles E. Hummel, who died in 2004, is the author of many books. He was president of Barrington College in Rhode Island and director of faculty ministries for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA. Now thoroughly revised and expanded, Hummel's booklet ffers ideas and illustrations for effective time management to help even the busiest people find time for what's really important.

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4.8
19 reviews
Michelle Kho
January 8, 2023
This book is a quick and easy read that packs a punch! Just the right quantity of content for those who pick it up, recognizing from the title that they might be / already are, under the tyranny of the urgent.
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Rosie Cunningham
June 19, 2016
I remember reading this little booklet a long time ago! I still have issues with time management and priorities at times.Excellent little booklet with large doses of great wisdom and knowledge from a Godly perspective!
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Steve Ngugi
February 10, 2023
Concise and precise. This booklet addresses a fundamental, essential and critical and aspect of life - managing your time under the lordship of Christ. Though short, it is profoundly impactful. I highly recommend it.
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About the author

Before his passing in August 2004, Charles Hummel was formerly director of faculty ministries for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and president of Barrington College in Rhode Island. He was the author of fifteen books and Bible studies, including The Galileo Connection, Fire in the Fireplace, Genesis (in the LifeGuide Bible Study Series), and the bestselling booklet, Tyranny of the Urgent.

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