There are all kinds of date book/calendars available. I have tried a variety of them, but most are poorly designed for use by ministers. Often there are large spaces for Monday through Friday but Sunday is crammed with Saturday into a shared sixth space. Since Sunday is the most important day in a pastor’s week, this does not work well. I finally found a date book calendar designed by those methodical Methodist called A Calendar and Workbook for Church Leaders. On the left side are six spaces for Monday through Saturday notes and appointments. On the opposite side there is a full page for Sunday complete with lectionary readings of scripture and other useful information. There is a special section in the book that lists special days both religious and secular.Space for advanced planning for the next year is provided along with many other useful bits.I can’t say that the book has made me organized, but it has reduced my disorganization.It is amazing how useful having the right tool is.There are so many examples that could be quoted.For example, it is possible to open a paint can with a screw driver or even a hand trowel, but nothing works as smoothly as a paint can opener.Does the same thing hold true in the religious realm?I have found the songs in the hymnal to be useful tools for life and the Bible seems always to provide what I need to deal with the issues of life.