Connecting life to a pursuit of excellence
A few blogs ago, I talked about being bravely bold. Loving bold coffee, incorporating the be-attitudes, and living bravely bold. At that time, I mentioned we would return to complete the thought. What does it look like to be bold? We can be bold in our motives, our beliefs, and our passions. The acrostic B-O-L-D… Continue reading Bravely Bold Speech (Part 2: “O”)
Welcome back to Faith Connections Friday! Thank you for joining me for our series on the attributes of God and how His characteristics apply to our lives. For several years, I had the privilege of serving in a non-profit organization advocating for patients with chronic illnesses. It was a blessed opportunity because I was able… Continue reading Faith Connection: Advocate
The season of summer brings opportunities for many families to take vacations. These vacations are an intended means for persons to get away from the routine and rest. We explore new places. We learn different cultures. We see parts of the world that move us or delight us. We rest our bodies. We rest our… Continue reading The Discipline of Rest
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
Celebrations are joyous times, and the reasons we celebrate are many. We celebrate a new marriage, a new birth, a new job, or a new year. Festivals and holidays have been celebrated for centuries by each nation and culture. Though the celebrations may focus primarily from victories from wars and oppression, the people celebrate corporately. They… Continue reading Celebrate Freedom
Summer has arrived. People are enjoying the outdoors and basking in the glory of sunshine. The sun--it gives energy, it refreshes, and it revives. Besides the warmth the sun brings, is there another connection we can make? In my somewhat weird way of thinking, I believe I may have had an illuminating thought. My father… Continue reading A Connecting Ray of Sunshine
Recently, my father reminded his class of the TV classic, “Father Knows Best.” The title of that show lingered in the back of my mind as I thought about its connection to a life of excellence. My father enjoys challenging my intellect with deep dialogues about the Bible. During one of our moments of intense… Continue reading Father Knows Best
Recently, as I reminisced about my youth, I recalled when I was introduced to the music of Amy Grant. My beloved mentors, Dara and Susan, shared her music with me; and I played it nonstop. One song that captured my attention was “Father’s Eyes.” And how fitting this month to reflect on that song. Both… Continue reading My Father’s Eyes
As we ponder the meaning of this Memorial Day, we remember the sacrifices that people have made for our freedoms. This day is one in which we honor those who have served our country. Many of us have loved ones, family, and friends who have willingly given their lives because of their selfless service. This… Continue reading Moments of Remembrance
Those who know me are well aware that I adore coffee. The fancy and the flavorful. Lattes, cappuccinos, and mochas. Even just plain regular—as long as it is bold and strong. And please do not forget the coffeehouses! A favorite in New Orleans is Café du Monde, and there are two of the most divine… Continue reading Bravely Bold Be-Attitudes (Part 1: “B”)
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