Obedience. All of us are under authority. Street signs. Teachers. Parents. Law enforcement. Government. Employers. And it affects everyone--children and adults. Even our pets can attend obedience school. From an early age, we are told what to do and what not to do. All to instill obedience. Obedience is not natural or automatic. It is… Continue reading Freedom in Obedience
Category: Purpose
Name Above All Names
Christians revere the name of God's Son because of what it represents. God the Father chose the name of Jesus for His Son, which means "God with us." He is personal. He is ever present. There is a plethora of songs about the name of Jesus that beautifully describe Him. Some contemporary songs that come… Continue reading Name Above All Names
What’s in a Name?
A name is one of the best ways to identify a person. We react when someone calls our name. Sometimes, when our name is spoken, we like to hear it. It is exciting when a future parent is deciding upon a name for their new baby. They spend months dreaming about what the child will… Continue reading What’s in a Name?
Our Master
A master is one who excels, one who is an expert in a specialized field. A master may be over an individual or thing. When it comes to God, however, we recognize that He is not just A master--He is The Master, The One and Only, The King, The Everything. Here are a couple of… Continue reading Our Master
The Mystery Quest
What is it about mystery that captivates us? The curiosity. The intrigue. The anticipation. Board games challenge us to figure out who committed the crime. Classic movies keep us in suspense until the final scene. Puzzles beg for our attention to complete the picture. Part of the mystery is asking questions and finding answers. Life… Continue reading The Mystery Quest
The Light of Life
The Old Testament speaks of the Feast of Lights, which is most commonly known as Hanukkah. It celebrates the miracle of oil supplied for temple service. Interestingly, there are several verses that combine light and life. Could there possibly be a connection? Psalm 119:105 says the “Word is a lamp to my feet and a… Continue reading The Light of Life
A Celebration of Light
It is finally that time--we are approaching the holiday season. The delight. The joy. The festivities. One of my most memorable highlights is visiting historic Williamsburg when they celebrate the season with the Grand Illumination. They have all the trimmings to get in the spirit of the season. The smells, the clothes, the music, the… Continue reading A Celebration of Light
Do You Trust Me?
Many castle grounds have an area known as the keep. It was considered the safest place to protect from warfare. There were areas in the keep to secure the royal family, weapons, storage, and prisoners. It was the most secluded place in the core and the most difficult to reach. Some keeps were even surrounded… Continue reading Do You Trust Me?
Jealousy and Joy
Welcome back to Faith Connection Friday! This week we discover some uncommon characteristics of God. A fruit of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5 is joy. When we think of joy, we may associate it primarily with happiness. However, they are actually separate. Happiness relates to an elation in circumstances. Joy is an inner, somewhat… Continue reading Jealousy and Joy
Workplace Excellence
Thank you so much for joining me during this quick tour of our workplaces and how it connects to excellence! It is my hope that you found the series entertaining and enlightening as you relate to your workplace. This week, we wrap up the series by connecting it all to excellence. We have toured the… Continue reading Workplace Excellence
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