Tag: Discipline

Boldness, Character, Discipline, Excellence, Faith

Proactive Commitments

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Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! We are in a series for the next several weeks focusing on Psalm 119. If you would like to read ahead, read the entire psalm or a section each week. We are so glad you are here and hope you enjoy the series! Thank you! What safety measures do you… Continue reading Proactive Commitments

Discipline, Excellence, security

Diligent Boundaries

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There is much discussion centered on the importance of setting boundaries to contribute to a person’s healthy wellbeing. Let’s examine the example of an employer’s contributions to its employees. A business may encourage these options or provide these incentives to retain their valuable employees. * Flexible work schedules or hybrid or remote work locations. *… Continue reading Diligent Boundaries

Boldness, Character, Discipline, Excellence, Influence

A Mindset of Excellence

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Dan is diligently and consistently set on doing what is right and exceeding expectations. Occasionally, he feels that no matter how hard he tries, it may never be enough for some. What advice would you give Dan to stay the course? Now, let’s make it personal. Can you relate to Dan? How do you feel… Continue reading A Mindset of Excellence

Character, Discipline, Excellence, Faith

A New Thing

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Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! Okay, you have set goals for the year, and you are ready to start! You enthusiastically begin the process. After one week, something happens. Setting and starting goals can seem overwhelming. Sometimes we may become discouraged or frustrated if we do not see results quickly. Or, maybe life just happens.… Continue reading A New Thing

Discipline, dream, Excellence, goal

Realistic New Year Goals

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The new year presents opportunities to set goals that challenge us. We may choose to take steps toward achieving a dream or improving our health. We may choose to take on the challenge of writing a book, taking an arts or culinary class, or trying a new fitness program. When you have an idea or… Continue reading Realistic New Year Goals

Discipline, Excellence, Faith, holiday, rest

Holiday Reflections

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Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! Holiday schedules are full. Planning and activities seem unending. Many look forward to the arrival of the new year as normalcy begins to appear. An interesting word in the Bible that could surround the concept of rest is “selah.” The Book of Psalms is full of separate psalms with “Selah”… Continue reading Holiday Reflections

Discipline, Excellence, holiday, peace, rest

Holiday Rest

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How can I find time to rest this season? There’s so much to do! The idea of resting sounds impossible, doesn’t it? Parties. Holiday performances. Kids’ plays. Gifts to buy and wrap. Travel. Family visiting. And let’s not forget the end of the year work deadlines. The human body is a magnificent mystery. If you… Continue reading Holiday Rest

Communication, Discipline, Excellence, Listen

“No, mama, Look at me. It’s horses.”

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Picture this. A mama and her two-year old playfully interacting about the pronunciation of “horses.” Is it “horses” or “horseys”? Mama says “horseys,” and little one lovingly corrects her with “horses.” At one point, he takes her face in his little hands and says, “No, mama, look at me. It’s horses.” Can you visualize the… Continue reading “No, mama, Look at me. It’s horses.”