Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! Holiday schedules are full. Planning and activities seem unending. Many look forward to the arrival of the new year as normalcy begins to appear. An interesting word in the Bible that could surround the concept of rest is “selah.” The Book of Psalms is full of separate psalms with “Selah”… Continue reading Holiday Reflections
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Holiday Rest
How can I find time to rest this season? There’s so much to do! The idea of resting sounds impossible, doesn’t it? Parties. Holiday performances. Kids’ plays. Gifts to buy and wrap. Travel. Family visiting. And let’s not forget the end of the year work deadlines. The human body is a magnificent mystery. If you… Continue reading Holiday Rest
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
Yes, the holidays are quickly approaching. Are you delighted, or are you irritated that you have one more reminder? Admittedly, I am a grinch when it comes to the holidays. The busyness. The expectations. Plus, I am definitely not a good shopper nor do I like to shop unless I have a good reason. Thankfully,… Continue reading It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
A Day of Rest
Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! Rest. We need it. Every single one of us. God rested on the seventh day as an example to us (Genesis 2:3). So, we follow His example. In Mark 6, the disciples were quite busy. In fact, they were so busy, they did not even have time to rest. They… Continue reading A Day of Rest
Thankful for Rest
Welcome to Connections2Excellence! Thank you for being here. May you be refreshed today. There is just not enough time in the day! Work. School. Life demands. It never stops. There is no end in sight. Does this sound familiar? Sometimes it seems life is a constant roller coaster. So much to do, so little time.… Continue reading Thankful for Rest
Break Time!
Welcome back! You may be wondering how a tour of the workplace connects to excellence. Well, at least you discover how my weird mind works. We have toured the exterior, lobby, reception, offices, the executive office, and resource areas. So, let's continue the tour to find what I will come up with next. Yes, we all… Continue reading Break Time!
The Discipline of Rest
The season of summer brings opportunities for many families to take vacations. These vacations are an intended means for persons to get away from the routine and rest. We explore new places. We learn different cultures. We see parts of the world that move us or delight us. We rest our bodies. We rest our… Continue reading The Discipline of Rest