Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! My husband recently spent a few days with our son and his family. When my son and daughter-in-love picked up our grandbabies from school, Papadude was there to greet them too! Oh, the smiles and hugs! The next morning, the 3-year old could not wait for Papadude to get to… Continue reading Joys of Waiting
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Benefits of Waiting
Recently, my husband had to visit the emergency room. If you have experience with hospitals, you know that the waiting can seem too long, especially when you are hurting. Yes, waiting can seem like forever. We wait to finish school. We wait for the wedding. We wait for babies and grandbabies. We wait for the… Continue reading Benefits of Waiting
Roads of Faith
Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! As we come across roads in Scripture, we discover the people that traveled them were specifically placed there for an important purpose. Let’s consider a few. The road is called the Via Dolorosa, the Way of Suffering. It is the traditional road that Jesus walked on His way to Golgotha.… Continue reading Roads of Faith
Destination Roads
When you travel, do you focus on the destination or the road to get to the destination? In some places, the road is a worthy destination. Yes, roads are predominantly formed to reach a destination. They connect and intersect to get to a certain place by the best possible way. Yet, there are several famous… Continue reading Destination Roads
Sounds of Purest Laughter
What is it about a child’s laughter that warms your heart? Nearly four years ago, we had a life changing event—the birth of our first grandchild. Now, we have two perfectly angelic grandbabies and a third on the way! One of the most thrilling aspects of being a grandma is hearing those sweet babies’ laughter.… Continue reading Sounds of Purest Laughter
Which is best—the mountains or the water?
If you could vacation at the mountains or the water, which would you choose and why? Definitely the mountains! Why? This big city girl grew up in the heart of Texas. We did not travel further north than Oklahoma. So, I had never actually seen and experienced the mountains. My husband is from Virginia so… Continue reading Which is best—the mountains or the water?
Practicing Character
Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! This passage says it all when it comes to character. Here are just a few highlights. - Compassion - Kindness - Humility - Meekness - Patience - Forgiveness - Love - Thankfulness Source: Pinterest.com Our Faith Connections Challenge: Is there one that grabs your attention? Choose one or more, and… Continue reading Practicing Character
Examining Character
Almost every day when I drive home from work, I listen to one of my favorite podcasts. Last week, I heard one that caught my attention. You see, for the last couple of weeks, I’ve sensed a recurring theme. When I hear something once, I may or may not pay much attention. When I hear… Continue reading Examining Character
That’s in the Book?
Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! Drama. Intrigue. Betrayal. Romance. Friendship. Laughter. Mystery. Passion. Joy. Yes, it’s all there in the Bible. This Holy Book is filled with relatable characters, heartfelt stories, and beloved songs, which bring delight and challenge to its readers. This is God’s story. His story. He is the Master Storyteller communicating in… Continue reading That’s in the Book?
Treasure of Stories
Welcome to Connections2Excellence! Thank you so much for joining! My father, a master storyteller. He entertained nieces and nephews portraying characters and bringing great delight (they still talk about it!). He shared adventurous tales of a young boy named Gregory. Each time he told a story, if he deviated in the slightest, my sister or… Continue reading Treasure of Stories
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