Boldness, Character, Discipline, Excellence, Faith, Family, Freedom, Friendship, Influence, Purpose

What’s Your Story?

One of the things I most enjoy is hearing life stories. Stories of someone's parents and their families. Stories surrounding where they were born and where they lived. Stories about their own families and how they met the love of their life. And stories they seem most excited to share—their children and grandchildren. Everyone has… Continue reading What’s Your Story?

Boldness, Discipline, Excellence, Faith, Family, Freedom, Influence, Prayer, Purpose

A Time of Humble Surrender

Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! Image: ChurchArtThis week marks an important personal anniversary. It was 25 years ago that I was brought to my knees in humble surrender to the Lord due to a difficult season. I celebrate this date each year as a time of remembrance of what the Lord did in my life.… Continue reading A Time of Humble Surrender

Boldness, Character, Discipline, Excellence, Freedom, Friendship, Influence, Purpose

The Power of Influence

Welcome to connections2excellence where we connect life to a pursuit of excellence! Image: WordPress An interesting thing about influence: Sometimes you may not realize you are making an impact on someone until some time, even years, later. Recently, I heard a story of someone who thought he blew it with a team. Years later, a… Continue reading The Power of Influence

Boldness, Character, Discipline, Excellence, Faith, Family, Freedom, Friendship, Influence, Prayer, Purpose

Lessons from the Easter Bunny

Welcome to Connections2Excellence! I hope you are enjoying the season. One of the symbols of Easter is the infamous Easter bunny. It is a figure many have come to love during this season. The visit of the mythical bunny is a symbol of fertility, new birth, and the celebration of spring. Children prepare for the… Continue reading Lessons from the Easter Bunny

Boldness, Character, Discipline, Excellence, Faith, Family, Freedom, Friendship, Influence, Music, Prayer, Purpose

Singing Our Songs of Spring

Welcome to Faith Connections Friday!! Spring has arrived! The winter has passed, and a new season has begun. We have entered the season of radiant colors, delightful scents, and new life! Blooming flowers, singing birds, and the warming sun fill our hearts. Springtime produces something within us that makes us want to sing. Taking a… Continue reading Singing Our Songs of Spring

Boldness, Character, Discipline, Excellence, Faith, Friendship, goal, Influence, Purpose, Vision

Lessons from St. Patrick

St. Patrick's Day was celebrated this weekend by so many around the world. I found it interesting the history of St. Patrick and the day in which we celebrate his life. Though the day has become commercialized in many respects, the purpose for which he has been honored is admirable. St. Patrick was kidnapped and… Continue reading Lessons from St. Patrick

Boldness, Character, Discipline, Excellence, Faith, Freedom, goal, Influence, Purpose, security, Vision

This Time It’s Okay to Give Up

Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! Thank you so much for joining this week. * Favorite drink: Coffee or hot tea * Favorite candy: Reese's Peanut Butter Cup * Favorite hobbies: Writing, Reading * Favorite movie genre: Classics, romantic comedies * Favorite pet: Cat * Favorite season(s): Fall and Spring What are some of your favorites?… Continue reading This Time It’s Okay to Give Up

Boldness, Character, Discipline, Excellence, Freedom, Influence, Purpose, security

What’s Behind the Mask?

When we lived in Louisiana, we became more familiar with Mardi Gras. Also known as Fat Tuesday, it is the day before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. The residents of Louisiana explained the importance of this event and the months of extensive planning for the Mardi Gras celebrations. The abundance of purple, green,… Continue reading What’s Behind the Mask?

Boldness, Character, Discipline, Excellence, Faith, Freedom, Friendship, Influence, Prayer, Purpose, Vision

Taste and See

Welcome to Faith Connection Friday where we connect areas of life to faith! So glad you joined today!! "Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!" (Psalm 34:8, NKJV) One of my favorite passages in Scripture is Psalm 34. It so beautifully describes many ways in… Continue reading Taste and See

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Unifying Tastes

Tastes. In food. In clothing. In style. In music. In hobbies. In activities. My husband and I have very different preferences when it comes to tastes. He's a meat and potatoes guy; I will eat just about anything. He's crazy and laid back; I'm reserved and worrisome. He prefers TV over quiet; I prefer quiet… Continue reading Unifying Tastes