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Connecting Bridges to Excellence

Happy birthday, Connections2Excellence! It has been one year since the birth of this blog. I have been amazed at the activity and comments—Thank you so very much. This week we begin a mini-series on connecting bridges to excellence. On Faith Connection Friday, we extend this concept as we connect to our faith. What comes to… Continue reading Connecting Bridges to Excellence

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

The Key to Success

Have you ever been in a situation in which you sought direction for your life? No doubt you may have many times. The questions come. What am I supposed to do with my life? How do I know it is the right path? What if I am wrong? What can I do to find the… Continue reading The Key to Success

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

Faith Markers

We recently relocated to a new area where there are a lot of historical markers. (And, yes, I stop and read the information at each one, so it will take a while for me to see and appreciate them all.) Why are these markers highlighted? What is the significance of each one that makes them… Continue reading Faith Markers

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

Our Transformation

Welcome to Faith Connections Friday where we connect our life to faith. Change. The Bible gives a plethora of examples of changes from beginning to end. The changes the universe experienced at creation. The changes our ancestors experienced with life. The changes the world experienced while Jesus lived on earth. The changes we have experienced… Continue reading Our Transformation

Character, Discipline, Excellence, Family, Friendship, goal, Influence, Purpose

Find Your Passion

Sporting events can be quite an experience. Many express passion for their team by their appearance and by their actions. Sounds of cheers or disappointments permeate the stadiums and beyond. The arts can be quite an experience. Many admire a special exhibit or share a musical event. The love of beauty produces delight in the… Continue reading Find Your Passion

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

X Marks the Spot

The letter "x" is full of different meanings. It is quite unique. It represents the Roman numeral for ten, which signifies completeness or perfection. X is an unknown variable in algebraic equations. It can be a mark for someone who cannot write their name. It is the Greek letter, "chi," for Christ. And, of course,… Continue reading X Marks the Spot

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An Example of Inspiration

Welcome back to Connections2Excellence where we connect life to a pursuit of excellence! There are many things that may inspire you: books, arts, movies, places, or people. Several may give you encouragement. And some may influence you more than others. What are some of these things for you personally? Why do these things inspire you?… Continue reading An Example of Inspiration

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

A Sacrifice of Strength

Welcome to Faith Connection Friday! We connect the pursuit of excellence to faith. One of the most moving scenes in the movie, "The Passion of the Christ," portrays Jesus being flogged. At the point he appears to have exhausted strength, he gets back up and takes more. This scene is a reminder of the ultimate… Continue reading A Sacrifice of Strength

Boldness, Character, Discipline, Excellence, Friendship, Influence, Purpose

The Quest

"Indiana Jones" and "National Treasure." The scenes from these movies come to mind when I think of a quest. The characters are determined to find that one treasure. And they seek it diligently until it is found. They begin their quest fully equipped. They have performed their research and acquired the best tools for whatever… Continue reading The Quest