The variety in this beautiful world is amazing to me. The differences in people, animals, plants, and snowflakes. Each is unique, individual. No two are the same. Though they may appear the same, they are different in some way. Faces, shapes, colors, personalities. All beautiful. It is a characteristic that we can embrace and enjoy.… Continue reading The Reason We Celebrate
Category: Character
Uniquely You
The Master Teacher
Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! Thank you for joining me today as we connect life to faith. There are a couple of characteristics of master teachers that come to mind. They are tenderness and trustworthiness. Initially, the master teacher makes a point to know each student. Strengths and weaknesses. Passions, goals, and interests. The level… Continue reading The Master Teacher
Learn to Teach
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
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
Do You Hear What I Hear?
Welcome back to Faith Connections Friday! We focus on connecting a life of pursuing excellence with faith. Distractions abound. Society, culture, and commitments demand our attention. We hear so many voices and have so many choices, we easily get confused as to which is correct. With all that surrounds you, how do you take time… Continue reading Do You Hear What I Hear?
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
Precious Peace
The world is full of chaotic moments and circumstances. We find ourselves going busily here and there, hardly without time to stop and breathe. Someone demands a moment of our time, and it turns into minutes and interferes with our next appointment. Meetings, phone calls, activities--there seems to be no end. Amid these moments, we… Continue reading Precious Peace
Precious Pieces of Life
Many things we hold precious may include family, heirlooms, jewelry, and memories. There are things that I particularly hold close. Priceless treasures from my mother. Gifts from my husband. My Bible with autographs, memorable markings (my son playing connect the dots on the maps), and personal handwritten notes. And some remaining pieces of string from… Continue reading Precious Pieces of Life
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