We recently relocated to a new area where there are a lot of historical markers. (And, yes, I stop and read the information at each one, so it will take a while for me to see and appreciate them all.) Why are these markers highlighted? What is the significance of each one that makes them… Continue reading Faith Markers
Category: Boldness
The Impact of Unexpected Connections
Welcome to Connections2Excellence where we connect life to a pursuit of excellence! Thank you so much for connecting! Recently, I was greatly encouraged to witness a true commitment to excellence in action. It was so amazing and touching, I wanted to share it with you. On my way to deliver some paperwork, I had a… Continue reading The Impact of Unexpected Connections
Our Transformation
Welcome to Faith Connections Friday where we connect our life to faith. Change. The Bible gives a plethora of examples of changes from beginning to end. The changes the universe experienced at creation. The changes our ancestors experienced with life. The changes the world experienced while Jesus lived on earth. The changes we have experienced… Continue reading Our Transformation
A Perspective on Change
Change. It is scary to some and exciting to others. Many people do not like change. Some thrive with change, and some have learned to live with change. Changes are inevitable--they are expected. Things in life simply do not stay as we may like forever. Changes can be positive and negative. Some changes are planned,… Continue reading A Perspective on Change
Extreme Passion
Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! There are many instances in Scripture in which Jesus and other biblical persons demonstrated zeal. They were strongly enthusiastic, fervent, and passionate. Moses zealously interceded for the people after they left Egypt and did not follow God's commands. The prophets exercised passion for the people to follow God's ways.… Continue reading Extreme Passion
Our Longing for the Lord
Welcome back to Faith Connection Friday where we connect our lives to faith! Thank you so much for your encouraging words. Photo: ChurchArtDelay. Desire. Eagerness to receive. Hope. Longing. Patience. Waiting . . . Yearning. Yearning is a deep emotion that is connected to hope. If the Lord wills, a promise or desire will be… Continue reading Our Longing for the Lord
Yearning for the Day
Welcome back to Connections2Excellence where we connect the pursuit of excellence to life!! Thank you so much for joining. Image: ChurchArtDays of celebrations are surrounded by great anticipation. The preparations. The festivities. The gifts. Initially, much anticipation goes into preparing for the event. Time. Chores. Guest lists. Food. Displays. Cooking. Choosing the right gifts. The… Continue reading Yearning for the Day
X Marks the Spot
The letter "x" is full of different meanings. It is quite unique. It represents the Roman numeral for ten, which signifies completeness or perfection. X is an unknown variable in algebraic equations. It can be a mark for someone who cannot write their name. It is the Greek letter, "chi," for Christ. And, of course,… Continue reading X Marks the Spot
An Example of Inspiration
Welcome back to Connections2Excellence where we connect life to a pursuit of excellence! There are many things that may inspire you: books, arts, movies, places, or people. Several may give you encouragement. And some may influence you more than others. What are some of these things for you personally? Why do these things inspire you?… Continue reading An Example of Inspiration
Wonders of God
Welcome to Faith Connection Friday where we connect aspects of our life to faith. One of the attributes describing Jesus is Wonderful (Isaiah 9:6). Have you ever thought what it is about Him that makes Him so full of wonder? What could be considered as wonder-full? Many hymns speak of the wonder of our God.… Continue reading Wonders of God
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