Discipline, Excellence, focus

Pain. Is it good or bad?

Pain is real and it’s inevitable. We all face pain at various times in life. Yes, it starts early. Babies face the pain of not being fed fast enough. Toddlers face the pain of waiting for attention or a toy. Throughout life, we all face the pain of rejection, loneliness, betrayal, or anxiety—just to name… Continue reading Pain. Is it good or bad?

Discipline, dream, Excellence, focus

This Needs Sharpening

The calendar appointment appears. It’s time for some maintenance. Time for a piano tuneup. Time for a vehicle inspection and alignment. Thanks for those reminders. It’s also necessary to take care of regular maintenance for our musical instruments before a performance. It’s wise to make sure the vehicles are ready for that long road trip.… Continue reading This Needs Sharpening

Discipline, Excellence, Faith, faithful, reflection, stories

Don’t Forget!

Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! We are in a series for the next several weeks focusing on Psalm 119. If you would like to read ahead, read the entire psalm or a section each week. We are so glad you are here and hope you enjoy the series! Thank you! Remembering and dwelling upon the… Continue reading Don’t Forget!

Excellence, Discipline, time, rest, Pressure

The Heat is On

James knows that preparing the annual reports is intense. He knows that the leadership requests another aspect of the data each year. What can James do to prepare for that season? James knows the high intensity of the season is inevitable. Based on previous requests, he has a good idea of what the leadership wants… Continue reading The Heat is On

Character, Discipline, Excellence, Faith, Gratitude, humility, surrender

Humble Surrender

Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! We are in a series for the next several weeks focusing on Psalm 119. If you would like to read ahead, read the entire psalm or a section each week. We are so glad you are here and hope you enjoy the series! Thank you! Did you ever take an… Continue reading Humble Surrender

Boldness, Character, Discipline, Excellence, Faith

Proactive Commitments

Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! We are in a series for the next several weeks focusing on Psalm 119. If you would like to read ahead, read the entire psalm or a section each week. We are so glad you are here and hope you enjoy the series! Thank you! What safety measures do you… Continue reading Proactive Commitments