Welcome to Connections2Excellence! I am so glad you are here! Thank you for being so faithful! Confession time. I love cats. Please don't stop reading--I promise I'm trying to make a point. Yes, I think they are the cutest. They are adorable, independent, and finicky. They fight like little ninja kitties and do their little… Continue reading Faithfulness of Cats and Dogs
Category: Influence
Blessings of Goodness
The book of Genesis records the dramatic life of Joseph. It is one of betrayal, forgiveness, redemption, and goodness. When Joseph’s brothers sold him, they thought they would never see him again. Joseph, however, became a leader in Egypt. Several years passed, and Joseph’s brothers traveled to Egypt for food. They unknowingly met with Joseph,… Continue reading Blessings of Goodness
Intentional Kindness
Kindness is a trait that comes naturally to some. It is one that can be easily and intentionally practiced so others are impacted by your thoughtfulness. A fruit of the Spirit is kindness, or lovingkindness. It is a characteristic of God, and He develops this trait in us so we can be more like Him.… Continue reading Intentional Kindness
Unexpected Kindness
What a blessing it is for people to express their kindness! People randomly provide food, clothing, a mowed lawn, or a paid coffee for the next person in line. Unexpected gifts of kindness. Several days are recognized to specifically encourage kindness. World Kindness Day is November 13. Random Acts of Kindness Day is celebrated on… Continue reading Unexpected Kindness
Reward in the Waiting
Patience. It is a fruit of the Spirit we don’t particularly like. Still, it is a characteristic we develop to reflect Christ. There are several examples in Scripture of people who experienced patience. Noah was told to build an ark, yet he waited 100 years for the flood. Moses was used to deliver the children… Continue reading Reward in the Waiting
Beauty in the Waiting
Patience ... This is a word we all dislike at times. Patience ... We want everything when we want it, and we don’t want to wait! Patience ... It is too hard to have patience. Patience ... Is waiting really worth it? Before a beautiful butterfly exits a cocoon, it takes various forms. I once… Continue reading Beauty in the Waiting
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!
An Expression of Love
Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! This week begins a series on desired qualities and how they relate to faith. Thank you so much for visiting! The Greatest Expression of Love Image: ChurchArt Our Faith Challenge
An Attitude of Love
Welcome to Connections2Excellence! This week begins a series on desired qualities. Faith Connection Friday extends the concept and relates to faith. Thank you so much for visiting! Love. It’s warm and fuzzy. It’s babies and sweet cuddles. It’s first love. It’s passion. It’s heartache in time of loss. It’s releasing our children to start their… Continue reading An Attitude of Love
The Biblical Connection
July is a month to recognize the birth of the United States as a nation and its people. Likewise, we can recognize the birth of another nation and its people. As we connect to faith, we highlight several significant places mentioned throughout Scripture. From the Old Testament and the New Testament, we see traces of… Continue reading The Biblical Connection
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