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

Coverings of Prayer

Welcome to Connections2Excellence! We are in a series about bridges and how they connect to excellence! On Faith Connection Friday, we extend the concept to connect to our faith. As we looked briefly at the varieties of bridges, one type that intrigued me is the covered bridge. One purpose of a covered bridge is to… Continue reading Coverings of Prayer

Character, Discipline, Excellence, Faith, Family, Influence, Prayer, Purpose

How Do You Prepare for Easter?

Welcome to connections2excellence! I am so glad you joined us today! How do you prepare for Easter? Do you have any special traditions to get ready for the day? Thousands of years ago, a multitude of families diligently prepared for an upcoming celebration, complete with special feasts and activities. The tradition of the Seder service… Continue reading How Do You Prepare for Easter?

Boldness, Character, Discipline, Excellence, Faith, Freedom, goal, Influence, Purpose, security, Vision

This Time It’s Okay to Give Up

Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! Thank you so much for joining this week. * Favorite drink: Coffee or hot tea * Favorite candy: Reese's Peanut Butter Cup * Favorite hobbies: Writing, Reading * Favorite movie genre: Classics, romantic comedies * Favorite pet: Cat * Favorite season(s): Fall and Spring What are some of your favorites?… Continue reading This Time It’s Okay to Give Up

Character, Discipline, Excellence, Faith, Freedom, Prayer, Purpose, security

Precious Peace

The world is full of chaotic moments and circumstances. We find ourselves going busily here and there, hardly without time to stop and breathe. Someone demands a moment of our time, and it turns into minutes and interferes with our next appointment. Meetings, phone calls, activities--there seems to be no end. Amid these moments, we… Continue reading Precious Peace

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

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