Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! May you receive encouragement today for such a time as this ... Isn’t it amazing to see how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things for Him? The slave girl who told her master, Naaman, to see the prophet, Elisha, to be healed. Rahab the harlot hid the spies,… Continue reading For Such A Time As This
Tag: Discipline
Seize the Day!
Welcome to Connections2Excellence! Have an extraordinary day! When I was growing up, my mother would wake us up with her melodious singing. “Good morning! Time to rise and shine! Wake up!” (Don’t you love it when someone does that for you?—Not!) Of course, we would roll over, pull the covers over our heads, and try… Continue reading Seize the Day!
Focused Time
Welcome to Connections2Excellence! I appreciate you so much and thank you for connecting today! This past week was amazing! I started back to school—again. When school starts, I get so excited about learning something new. (Actually, I am like a child eager for the first day of school.) Image: WordPress The discipline of taking classes… Continue reading Focused Time
What Are We Going to Do Today, Lord?
Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! Do you look forward to each day with anticipation? What if we began each day with, “What are we going to do today, Lord?” What if we trained our mind to look for Him? His work. His beauty. His reflection. His blessing. His protection. His provision. His presence. A friend… Continue reading What Are We Going to Do Today, Lord?
Living for Each Today
Writing (for me) in any form is therapy. I love journaling because I don’t have to care about correct grammar, punctuation, or making any sense whatsoever. It’s simply personal random thoughts, however they come into my silly little brain. Journaling has been an enjoyable, therapeutic habit for decades (though entries over the past few years… Continue reading Living for Each Today
Missed Time?
Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! How do you respond when someone is eager to spend time with you? Are you just as eager, or do you push them aside? Are you easily distracted with other tasks on your to-do list? Did you know that the Lord is eager to meet with you? When Jesus, the… Continue reading Missed Time?
Time is Precious
Welcome to Connections2Excellence! Thank you for being here. The year 2020 is new, and we are slowly getting back into our daily routines. Hopefully, your holidays were relaxing and inspiring. New challenges will arise, and new doors of opportunity will open. Over the holidays, I was introduced to a delightful commercial. A little girl invited… Continue reading Time is Precious
Flourishing in the New Year
Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! Happy New Year 2020! My prayer for you is that this year is full of blessings. It is inevitable that change will come this year. As we evaluate 2019, we may choose to make resolutions for 2020 we hope will change our lives for the better. A passage of Scripture… Continue reading Flourishing in the New Year
Our Everlasting Father
Image: lighthousebiblestudies.com Who is one of your favorite sitcom fathers? What is it about him that makes him a favorite? Is it his compassion? His listening ability when one of his children has an overwhelming challenge? Is it the loving way he speaks when there is a conflict within the family? One of God’s names… Continue reading Our Everlasting Father
Making Lasting Memories
The Energizer Bunny is “still going.” Buzz Lightyear goes “to infinity and beyond.” De Beers tells us “A Diamond is Forever.” Timex “takes a licking and keeps on ticking.” Even some household items are guaranteed to last a lifetime. Especially during this time of year, particular attention is given to the evergreen tree in which… Continue reading Making Lasting Memories
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