Excellence, Faith, stories

Connecting Through Stories

Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! Start with a story to grab the attention of, connect to, and engage with the target audience. That is critical standard advice for communicators. My daughter-in-love asked us to recommend books to read to our three-year old grandson about the true meaning of Christmas. We gave a few suggestions that… Continue reading Connecting Through Stories

Creativity, dream, Excellence, laughter, stories

A Frosty Imagination

A highlight of the Christmas season is watching the Christmas classics and listening to their beloved songs. Let’s take a brief look at some notable Christmas characters and see what we can learn from them. The scene outdoors is a delightful, miraculous white. There is an exhilarating chill in the crisp air. The neighborhood is… Continue reading A Frosty Imagination

Excellence, Faith, stories

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?

Excellence, Family, stories

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

Excellence, Family, Friendship, Influence, Purpose

Treasured Memories

Many memories have been recalled this week. We have browsed antique shops, toured historical sites, and visited family members and friends. One of our excursions was touring our North Carolina home, which is now a hobby shop. As I entered the front door, a flood of memories overwhelmed me. The tears easily began to fall… Continue reading Treasured Memories