Boldness, Character, Discipline, Excellence, Faith, Freedom, goal, Influence, Prayer, Purpose

The Key to Success

Have you ever been in a situation in which you sought direction for your life? No doubt you may have many times. The questions come. What am I supposed to do with my life? How do I know it is the right path? What if I am wrong? What can I do to find the… Continue reading The Key to Success

Boldness, Character, Discipline, Excellence, Faith, Freedom, Friendship, Influence, Prayer, Purpose

Mountaintop of Hope

Welcome back to Faith Connections Friday! Thank you for sharing a moment with me. What happens after a big event? The wedding, birth, job change, or relocation—it's a mountaintop experience. The excitement of the days leading to the event. Finally, the day arrives, and we experience the first day or the first week. Whew! Then,… Continue reading Mountaintop of Hope

Boldness, Character, Discipline, Excellence, Faith, Family, Freedom, Influence, Prayer, Purpose, security

Easter — Now What?

Welcome back to connections2excellence! I am so glad you joined us today. Thank you! Did you have a wonderful Easter? How did you enjoy the weekend? Many had a holiday from the office. Little ones participated in an Easter egg hunt and found lots of bunnies, chocolate, and jelly beans. Families came together and enjoyed… Continue reading Easter — Now What?

Boldness, Discipline, Excellence, Faith, Family, Freedom, Influence, Prayer, Purpose

Good Friday Reflections

Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! I am so glad you joined us on this special Good Friday. The connection of the fulfillment of the Old Testament feasts and festivals to the crucifixion and resurrection has always intrigued me. At the Passover, the blood of a perfect lamb covered the doorposts of the dwellings of the… Continue reading Good Friday Reflections

Boldness, Character, Discipline, Excellence, Faith, Freedom, goal, Influence, Prayer, Purpose, Vision

Setting Our Face

Thank you for joining us today! Welcome--it's Faith Connections Friday! Is there a vision or a purpose you are eagerly awaiting to achieve? Attending an event? Giving a special gift? Meeting a goal? We are eagerly approaching Easter. The festivities surrounding this holiday come with activities for families to enjoy outdoors, new clothing, and lots… Continue reading Setting Our Face

Boldness, Character, Discipline, Excellence, Faith, Family, Freedom, Friendship, Influence, Purpose

What’s Your Story?

One of the things I most enjoy is hearing life stories. Stories of someone's parents and their families. Stories surrounding where they were born and where they lived. Stories about their own families and how they met the love of their life. And stories they seem most excited to share—their children and grandchildren. Everyone has… Continue reading What’s Your Story?

Boldness, Discipline, Excellence, Faith, Family, Freedom, Influence, Prayer, Purpose

A Time of Humble Surrender

Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! Image: ChurchArtThis week marks an important personal anniversary. It was 25 years ago that I was brought to my knees in humble surrender to the Lord due to a difficult season. I celebrate this date each year as a time of remembrance of what the Lord did in my life.… Continue reading A Time of Humble Surrender

Boldness, Character, Discipline, Excellence, Freedom, Friendship, Influence, Purpose

The Power of Influence

Welcome to connections2excellence where we connect life to a pursuit of excellence! Image: WordPress An interesting thing about influence: Sometimes you may not realize you are making an impact on someone until some time, even years, later. Recently, I heard a story of someone who thought he blew it with a team. Years later, a… Continue reading The Power of Influence

Boldness, Character, Discipline, Excellence, Faith, Family, Freedom, Friendship, Influence, Prayer, Purpose

Lessons from the Easter Bunny

Welcome to Connections2Excellence! I hope you are enjoying the season. One of the symbols of Easter is the infamous Easter bunny. It is a figure many have come to love during this season. The visit of the mythical bunny is a symbol of fertility, new birth, and the celebration of spring. Children prepare for the… Continue reading Lessons from the Easter Bunny