Many castle grounds have an area known as the keep. It was considered the safest place to protect from warfare. There were areas in the keep to secure the royal family, weapons, storage, and prisoners. It was the most secluded place in the core and the most difficult to reach. Some keeps were even surrounded… Continue reading Do You Trust Me?
Category: Character
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
Indwelling into the Image
When I think of image and what I see in a mirror, what comes to mind is the cat looking into a mirror or his shadow and seeing a lion. I wonder what we see when we see an image of ourselves. It is intriguing that at the very point of salvation, the Holy Spirit… Continue reading Indwelling into the Image
Faith Connection: Good and Gracious Gentleman
Welcome back to Faith Connection Friday! We are discovering various attributes of God and how we can connect them to our lives. This week, we look at God as a good and gracious gentleman. One of the best songs that I think describes God, especially as a good and gracious gentleman, is Good Good Father by… Continue reading Faith Connection: Good and Gracious Gentleman
Together We Excel
Thank you for joining me as we tour the workplace and how it relates to excellence. We all have a significant role. The last couple of weeks, we toured the exterior and the lobby and reception areas. This week we discover another important area and the critical role we play. This week, we tour the… Continue reading Together We Excel
A Greeting and a Smile
Last week we began a guided tour of the workplace and how each of us plays a crucial role. We began a tour of our community and the exterior of our workplace. This week, we gather first impressions as we enter the building. In the movies, we may associate establishments portraying greeters wearing white gloves,… Continue reading A Greeting and a Smile
Faith Connection: Our Compassionate Comforter and Counselor
When we think of needing a comforter, we may turn our mind to someone or something precious to us. It could be the loss of a family member, friend, job, health, or treasured item. We may think of comforting others, such as a crying baby or a friend who is struggling during a difficult time.… Continue reading Faith Connection: Our Compassionate Comforter and Counselor
Bravely Bold Purpose (Part 4: “D”)
Living bravely bold. We can display brave boldness in our motives, our beliefs, and our passions. As we connect excellence to living bravely bold, we use the acrostic B-O-L-D. We live a life of excellence and determination through our character, our speech, our focus, and our joy. B - Be-Attitudes (purposefully misspelled), taken from Beatitudes… Continue reading Bravely Bold Purpose (Part 4: “D”)
Bravely Bold Focus (Part 3: “L”)
Welcome back to the Bravely Bold mini-series! As mentioned in the series blog, the acrostic B-O-L-D helps associate Scripture and boldness. We connect to a life of excellence when we demonstrate boldness. We live with determination. We exercise integrity and trust--the qualities that build and exhibit our character. B – Be-Attitudes (purposefully misspelled). The Beatitudes… Continue reading Bravely Bold Focus (Part 3: “L”)
Faith Connection: Attributes and Applications
Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! I am so glad you are here! This blog series is for those who would like to deepen our faith connection. Our Monday blog starts our week with the intent of providing encouragement and inspiration. Friday starts our weekend to help redirect our focus. We have opportunities to worship corporately on… Continue reading Faith Connection: Attributes and Applications
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