Creativity, Excellence, Family, Freedom, Friendship, Influence, joy, love

EnJOY the Belly Laughs!

Welcome to Connections2Excellence! A little light today, as I wanted us to take a few minutes and start our day with laughter! Thank you for joining us! Joy. It’s the feeling of getting tickled because something was so funny you couldn’t help but laugh until you cried. It’s the hilarious belly laughter of a child.… Continue reading EnJOY the Belly Laughs!

Character, Creativity, Discipline, Excellence, Family, Friendship, Influence, Purpose

Bridge Maintenance

Welcome back to Connections2Excellence! We have looked at types of bridges, covered bridges, bridge construction, bridge foundations and support, bridges around the world, unique bridges, bridges in our relationships, and bridges in the arts. On Faith Connection Friday, we connect these concepts to our faith. As we draw this bridge to a close, we recognize… Continue reading Bridge Maintenance

Character, Creativity, Excellence, Faith, Music, Purpose

Bridging Arts to Ministry

Did you realize that you are creatively gifted, uniquely you? The gifts and talents you possess can be used for a purpose. Faith Connection Friday focuses on using the Faith Connection to excellence. There are many avenues of ministry that involve creative gifts and talents. As we desire to share the Good News, we incorporate… Continue reading Bridging Arts to Ministry

Creativity, Discipline, Excellence, Freedom, Music, Purpose

Bridges and the Arts

Welcome to Connections2Excellence! We have been a series on connecting bridges to excellence. Today, let's consider other types of bridges instead of physical structures. The arts allow one to bridge to creativity and expression--creative arts, visual arts, and performing arts, among others. Creativity is demonstrated through pottery, ceramics, needlework, sculpting, painting, drawing, or woodworking. Unique… Continue reading Bridges and the Arts

Character, Creativity, Discipline, Excellence, Family, Friendship, Influence, Purpose

Bridges to Honor

The month of June is dedicated to celebrating our fathers. To celebrate this special day, I have chosen to honor one of the best fathers I know—my husband, Todd. We have one son, Calvin, and Todd has always been an amazing father. Todd’s vocation is a minister, and we have been blessed that he has… Continue reading Bridges to Honor