In just a few days, we celebrate the beginning of a New Year. It is time for 2020 to come to an end. (Do I hear a “Hallelujah”?) Traditionally, we evaluate lessons from the past year and make resolutions for the coming year. So many of us reflect on 2020 and wonder how we made… Continue reading Reflections
Category: Creativity
Creating Thanksgiving Memories
Welcome to Connections2Excellence! There is so much for which we can give thanks. This week, I choose thankfulness for my family. Yes, I am extremely blessed more than I deserve when it comes to family. The heritage. The experiences. The memories. This week marks six years of my mother’s passing. She had a gift of… Continue reading Creating Thanksgiving Memories
Childlike Wonder
Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! There is just something about little ones. They are so precious. I love watching them laugh, play, and just be silly. They are loving, forgiving, trusting, and full of life. Jesus called children “at the very center of life in the kingdom” (Mark 10:13-16, MSG). I wonder why He said… Continue reading Childlike Wonder
Obstacles and Opportunities
Things constantly change. Workplaces change leadership. Businesses change policies. People change jobs. Responsibilities shift. Families increase or decrease in size. A doctor’s report changes your lifestyle. Does this sound familiar? Maybe you are in a situation filled with unknowns. It is certainly easy to become distracted in the midst of these times. It seems overwhelming.… Continue reading Obstacles and Opportunities
Victory Gates
There are gates all over the world with special meaning. Each is carefully designed and built for a significant purpose. And they are reminders of important events for the people. We find gates denoting entrance to a city. We discover gates entering a holy place. We seek gates declaring one’s victory. Today, we focus on… Continue reading Victory Gates
We Buy, We Sell
Here’s a little personal weirdness I’ll share. I’m not really fond of shopping. In fact, the only day of the year I enjoy going to the shopping mall is Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. And I don’t even shop with the intent to buy. I drive around the parking lot several times trying to… Continue reading We Buy, We Sell
Character: The Key Ingredient
We have a very talented young lady in our community who started her own bakery business, Sweet Dreams Bakery. She makes the most beautiful, creative, and delicious creations. But what would happen to the taste if the combination of ingredients going into making the delectable delight was not as divine? What if the appearance and… Continue reading Character: The Key Ingredient
Preparing in the Waiting
There are two periods in my life in which I recall transitioning to a new season. One was a move from Virginia to Texas. I had to leave friends that I consider family and a job I dearly loved. Another was when my manager resigned, and I had to be creative with my time and… Continue reading Preparing in the Waiting
Love God … Love Others
Love is ... I love my hubby, my son, my new daughter, my family. I love coffee, tea, and food. I love the mountains. And I love the cutest of God’s animal creatures — kitty cats, of course! It’s great to tell you what I love. But how do I show it? Spending time with… Continue reading Love God … Love Others
Not Alone
Our world is experiencing isolation. The disciples also experienced isolation after the Resurrection, along with confusion, fear, and doubt. Even before the cross, Jesus knew this would happen; and He promised peace, power, and especially His presence. Knowing those moments were coming, Jesus emphasized that they would never be alone. But still, they experienced the… Continue reading Not Alone
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