Character, Faith, Family, Freedom, Music, Prayer, security

Our Kind Keeper

It is a humbling experience when people do nice things for us. In many ways, I confess, I am spoiled rotten to the core. This week I noticed several ways in which others expressed kindness to me. One was a surprise gift of the most divine drink from a well-known chain, affectionately named the "Medicine… Continue reading Our Kind Keeper

Discipline, Excellence, Faith, Prayer, Purpose

Faith Connection: Hiding Place of Hope

As children, we most likely played Hide and Seek. Finding that secret place and staying as quiet as possible so we could not be found. If we were really good, we drove our playmates crazy for what seemed like hours. When it was your turn to hide, why did you choose a particular place? Was… Continue reading Faith Connection: Hiding Place of Hope

Character, Faith, Prayer, Purpose

Faith Connection: Good and Gracious Gentleman

Welcome back to Faith Connection Friday! We are discovering various attributes of God and how we can connect them to our lives. This week, we look at God as a good and gracious gentleman. One of the best songs that I think describes God, especially as a good and gracious gentleman, is Good Good Father by… Continue reading Faith Connection: Good and Gracious Gentleman

Faith, Friendship, Influence, Prayer, Purpose

Faith Connection: Faithful and Forgiving Friend

Welcome back to Faith Connection Friday! It is my prayer you find these explorations of God's attributes encouraging. It has been exciting to delve into these aspects and refocus on the greatness of our wonderful God. This week, we look at His faithfulness, His forgiveness, and His friendship. The Bible is full of stories that reinforce… Continue reading Faith Connection: Faithful and Forgiving Friend

Excellence, Faith, Prayer, Purpose

Faith Connection: Eternally Enough

Welcome back to Faith Connections! This week, we focus on God's attributes of being eternally enough.  Yes, these attributes go together.  Stay with me, as I try to unpack them. He is eternal.  That is, He has always been and will always be.  There is no point of beginning or end for God.  He just… Continue reading Faith Connection: Eternally Enough

Character, Excellence, Faith, Family, Freedom, Influence, Prayer

Faith Connection: Our Compassionate Comforter and Counselor

When we think of needing a comforter, we may turn our mind to someone or something precious to us.  It could be the loss of a family member, friend, job, health, or treasured item.  We may think of comforting others, such as a crying baby or a friend who is struggling during a difficult time.… Continue reading Faith Connection: Our Compassionate Comforter and Counselor

Faith, Freedom, Influence, Prayer, Purpose

Faith Connection: Our Banner

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

Boldness, Character, Discipline, Excellence, Faith, Freedom, Friendship, Influence, Prayer, Purpose

Bravely Bold Focus (Part 3: “L”)

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”)

Faith, Prayer

Faith Connection: Advocate

Welcome back to Faith Connections Friday!  Thank you for joining me for our series on the attributes of God and how His characteristics apply to our lives. For several years, I had the privilege of serving in a non-profit organization advocating for patients with chronic illnesses.  It was a blessed opportunity because I was able… Continue reading Faith Connection: Advocate