Two of my favorite school teachers were Ms. Armstrong and Ms. Minter. They made an impression because they made a point to know me as a person. They discovered that we had things in common, and they encouraged and supported me. Several teachers at the vocational school I attended made an impression because of their… Continue reading Learn to Teach
Category: Boldness
A Sacrifice of Strength
Welcome to Faith Connection Friday! We connect the pursuit of excellence to faith. One of the most moving scenes in the movie, "The Passion of the Christ," portrays Jesus being flogged. At the point he appears to have exhausted strength, he gets back up and takes more. This scene is a reminder of the ultimate… Continue reading A Sacrifice of Strength
Unusual Strength
When we think of strength, we may naturally connect to the physical realm. The amount of weight one can lift. Competitors who give their all straight to the finish line. Those who work hard to build their bodies so they can win and be their best. We may also connect strength to our mind, will,… Continue reading Unusual Strength
Remembering the Restorer
Welcome to Faith Connection Friday! We connect the pursuit of excellence to a life of faith. We have several antique pieces my husband's grandfather made from old church pews. These handcrafted, precious treasures were thoughtfully redesigned for another purpose. As we take time to remember, we recognize these priceless pieces require periodic cleaning and restoring… Continue reading Remembering the Restorer
The Quest
"Indiana Jones" and "National Treasure." The scenes from these movies come to mind when I think of a quest. The characters are determined to find that one treasure. And they seek it diligently until it is found. They begin their quest fully equipped. They have performed their research and acquired the best tools for whatever… Continue reading The Quest
Name Above All Names
Christians revere the name of God's Son because of what it represents. God the Father chose the name of Jesus for His Son, which means "God with us." He is personal. He is ever present. There is a plethora of songs about the name of Jesus that beautifully describe Him. Some contemporary songs that come… Continue reading Name Above All Names
Our Master
A master is one who excels, one who is an expert in a specialized field. A master may be over an individual or thing. When it comes to God, however, we recognize that He is not just A master--He is The Master, The One and Only, The King, The Everything. Here are a couple of… Continue reading Our Master
The Mystery Quest
What is it about mystery that captivates us? The curiosity. The intrigue. The anticipation. Board games challenge us to figure out who committed the crime. Classic movies keep us in suspense until the final scene. Puzzles beg for our attention to complete the picture. Part of the mystery is asking questions and finding answers. Life… Continue reading The Mystery Quest
The Light of Life
The Old Testament speaks of the Feast of Lights, which is most commonly known as Hanukkah. It celebrates the miracle of oil supplied for temple service. Interestingly, there are several verses that combine light and life. Could there possibly be a connection? Psalm 119:105 says the “Word is a lamp to my feet and a… Continue reading The Light of Life
Workplace Excellence
Thank you so much for joining me during this quick tour of our workplaces and how it connects to excellence! It is my hope that you found the series entertaining and enlightening as you relate to your workplace. This week, we wrap up the series by connecting it all to excellence. We have toured the… Continue reading Workplace Excellence
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