THE REAL (ESTATE) STORY By Larry Underhill THE STORY BEHIND THE BOOK that's become one of my new favorites: Years ago, young pastor and author John Ortberg was dealing with some major career changes. He called his friend and mentor Dallas Willard for advice. "I asked him what I needed to do to stay spiritually healthy. There was a long pause-with Dallas there was nearly always a long pause-and then he said slowly, 'You must ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life. I quickly wrote that down. "Okay, Dallas,' I responded, "I've got that one. Now what other spiritual nuggets do you have for me? I don't have a lot of time, and I want to get all the spiritual wisdom from you that I can. "There is nothing else,' he said, generously acting as if he did not notice my impatience. Hurry is the great enemy of spiritual life in our day. You must ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life." (The above exchange is an excerpt from Ortberg's excellent book, Soul Keeping). FAST FORWARD to 2014. Young pastor and author John Mark Comer is meeting with HIS friend and mentor, John Ortberg. In answer to Comer's query, Ortberg relates the above story. It becomes the title of Comer's great book, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World. ELIMINATE HURRY? For a busy Realtor (and maybe for you in your role in life), nothing could sound more unrealistic. If you only read one book this year, I suggest this one. It's a game-changer. OPEN TOMORROW NOON TO 1:30! 623 West Turner Road is 1779 square feet of comfort on a HUGE (8624 square foot) lot with inviting POOL and plenty of room for family gatherings! One rare feature that the current Owner enjoys: REAR ROLLUP GARAGE DOOR opening to the back yard! Perfect for large parties or for car or boat enthusiasts or whatever. Priced right at $569,950! Come by tomorrow or call Partner and Team Co-Leader Angel McGregor for a private showing: 209-600-1214. And have a great weekend! THE STATESMAN KW TEAM License 00858988 209-600-1214 CAL BRE LICENSE NUMBER 01907539 www.TheStatesmanTeam.com THE REAL ( ESTATE ) STORY By Larry Underhill THE STORY BEHIND THE BOOK that's become one of my new favorites : Years ago , young pastor and author John Ortberg was dealing with some major career changes . He called his friend and mentor Dallas Willard for advice . " I asked him what I needed to do to stay spiritually healthy . There was a long pause - with Dallas there was nearly always a long pause - and then he said slowly , ' You must ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life . I quickly wrote that down . " Okay , Dallas , ' I responded , " I've got that one . Now what other spiritual nuggets do you have for me ? I don't have a lot of time , and I want to get all the spiritual wisdom from you that I can . " There is nothing else , ' he said , generously acting as if he did not notice my impatience . Hurry is the great enemy of spiritual life in our day . You must ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life . " ( The above exchange is an excerpt from Ortberg's excellent book , Soul Keeping ) . FAST FORWARD to 2014. Young pastor and author John Mark Comer is meeting with HIS friend and mentor , John Ortberg . In answer to Comer's query , Ortberg relates the above story . It becomes the title of Comer's great book , The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry : How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World . ELIMINATE HURRY ? For a busy Realtor ( and maybe for you in your role in life ) , nothing could sound more unrealistic . If you only read one book this year , I suggest this one . It's a game - changer . OPEN TOMORROW NOON TO 1:30 ! 623 West Turner Road is 1779 square feet of comfort on a HUGE ( 8624 square foot ) lot with inviting POOL and plenty of room for family gatherings ! One rare feature that the current Owner enjoys : REAR ROLLUP GARAGE DOOR opening to the back yard ! Perfect for large parties or for car or boat enthusiasts or whatever . Priced right at $ 569,950 ! Come by tomorrow or call Partner and Team Co - Leader Angel McGregor for a private showing : 209-600-1214 . And have a great weekend ! THE STATESMAN KW TEAM License 00858988 209-600-1214 CAL BRE LICENSE NUMBER 01907539 www.TheStatesmanTeam.com