Connecting life to a pursuit of excellence
A popular saying is, "You can't judge a book by its cover." The principle--first impressions matter. A piece of connecting to excellence is how it affects our life--specifically, our work. The role is to attract you for a purpose: to live, work, eat, or shop. As you approach your workplace (whether it is an office… Continue reading The Reflection of First Impressions
Living bravely bold. We can display brave boldness in our motives, our beliefs, and our passions. As we connect excellence to living bravely bold, we use the acrostic B-O-L-D. We live a life of excellence and determination through our character, our speech, our focus, and our joy. B - Be-Attitudes (purposefully misspelled), taken from Beatitudes… Continue reading Bravely Bold Purpose (Part 4: “D”)
When we think of banners, we may think of flags waving at football games or what beauty contestants wear at pageants. A movie may portray a scene with two armies in a valley or on the crest of hills and facing each other. Each army has a separate flag, or banner, with specific colors, emblems,… Continue reading Faith Connection: Our Banner
Welcome back to the Bravely Bold mini-series! As mentioned in the series blog, the acrostic B-O-L-D helps associate Scripture and boldness. We connect to a life of excellence when we demonstrate boldness. We live with determination. We exercise integrity and trust--the qualities that build and exhibit our character. B – Be-Attitudes (purposefully misspelled). The Beatitudes… Continue reading Bravely Bold Focus (Part 3: “L”)
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
When my sister and I were small, we looked forward to going to work with Mother Dear at Christmas. One of the things I particularly enjoyed was helping. Mother would give me mail to deliver to her boss, and I was thrilled that I was given the task of going into his office and putting… Continue reading Is Learning on Your Bucket List?
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”)
This past weekend was Mother’s Day. Only recently did I discover my mother’s favorite flowers were daffodils, daisies, and roses. So, I thought I would find out what was so special about these flowers. Daffodils symbolize honor, loyalty, rebirth, new beginnings, and eternal life. A bunch of daffodils indicates joy and happiness. Daisies represent innocence,… Continue reading Mother’s Day Tribute
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