Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! Have you ever read the stories in the Bible and wondered why God chose certain people for certain purposes? The Bible is full of stories of God choosing ordinary people living ordinary lives to be His followers. Yet, He chose them to perform extraordinary tasks. He obviously saw potential in… Continue reading An Extraordinary Blessing
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Focus on Relationships
The last few years have been … well, I’ll guess the best description is full. Busyness with work and school. Time for dedicated focus. And grandbabies! A key connection focus is relationships. We all need them because we were not created to live in isolation. We were created to connect with people and build relationships.… Continue reading Focus on Relationships
Creative Connections
Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! We recognize the many ways the world and people connect. There is a multitude of connections with people, nature, arts, entertainment, recreation, etc. How can we connect these to our faith? What are some creative ways that God makes connections? It may seem obvious when we read stories in the… Continue reading Creative Connections
Multiple Connections
Connections. There are many ways we can connect through our world. We connect through relationships. We connect through nature, art forms, and music. We connect through sports, technology, and social media. What are other ways we make connections? Why are connections so important? Connections encourage and enrich us. We connect to get to know one… Continue reading Multiple Connections
Practicing Character
Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! This passage says it all when it comes to character. Here are just a few highlights. - Compassion - Kindness - Humility - Meekness - Patience - Forgiveness - Love - Thankfulness Source: Pinterest.com Our Faith Connections Challenge: Is there one that grabs your attention? Choose one or more, and… Continue reading Practicing Character
Examining Character
Almost every day when I drive home from work, I listen to one of my favorite podcasts. Last week, I heard one that caught my attention. You see, for the last couple of weeks, I’ve sensed a recurring theme. When I hear something once, I may or may not pay much attention. When I hear… Continue reading Examining Character
That’s in the Book?
Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! Drama. Intrigue. Betrayal. Romance. Friendship. Laughter. Mystery. Passion. Joy. Yes, it’s all there in the Bible. This Holy Book is filled with relatable characters, heartfelt stories, and beloved songs, which bring delight and challenge to its readers. This is God’s story. His story. He is the Master Storyteller communicating in… Continue reading That’s in the Book?
Treasure of Stories
Welcome to Connections2Excellence! Thank you so much for joining! My father, a master storyteller. He entertained nieces and nephews portraying characters and bringing great delight (they still talk about it!). He shared adventurous tales of a young boy named Gregory. Each time he told a story, if he deviated in the slightest, my sister or… Continue reading Treasure of Stories
Faith Focus
Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! Focus words help keep us ... focused. The word redirects our mind when we are distracted. What word would you identify as God’s focus word? Hint: It will never change, and He is never distracted from His focus. The word? Love. And the ultimate expression of love is found in… Continue reading Faith Focus
Word of the Year
Welcome to Connections2Excellence! I hope you are excited for this new year! For several years, many people select words of focus for the year. Some prepare near the end of the previous year to identify their word for the coming year. A focus word may center on a challenge to improve or connect to a… Continue reading Word of the Year
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