I recently posted a question on Facebook asking is “anybody out there feeling like you have so much to do and too little time to get it done?” It was not surprising that many people responded saying “yes,” “me,” and “all the time.” A few even commented using the raised Read more…
“Set your goals high and don’t stop until you get there.” Bo Jackson It is the beginning of the year and many of us are thinking about our goals. From healthy living to family vacations, buying a house or getting a college degree, the options are endless. Our thoughts are Read more…
“And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” 2 Corinthians 9:8 Abundant living is a powerful concept. At first blush, it may elude to being financially wealthy. The truth is Read more…
There comes a point in your life when you realize that turning the page is the best feeling in the world because there’s so much more to the book then the page you were stuck on. As a child, I remember wrestling with complex math problems. I was determined to Read more…
“The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.” ~ Steve Jobs What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word crazy? Is it a deranged person? It is an outrageous idea? Or it is an Read more…
I was recently asked, “what is my greatest fear?” Several things came to mind including spiders, heights, rejection and taking risks. The later of which is the greatest. There is vulnerability in taking risks. The ever-present question of “what if this doesn’t work?” lurks in the corner of our minds. Read more…
Forgiveness is a funny thing. It warms the heart and cools the sting. ~ William Arthur Ward I remember feeling hurt by a friend or one of my brothers as a kid. The predominant thought and reactive saying was, “I forgive you, but I will not forget what you have Read more…
“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” A few weeks ago, I attended a speech contest for Toastmasters District 28. The winners from eight divisions were competing for the district title. The district winner would advance to the international level contest in August. Weeks of preparation would culminate Read more…
“She thought, “If I just touch his clothes, I will be healed.” Mark 5:28 NIV Every now and then, I will see a post on Facebook that says “wait for it.” The punch line or the funny part is coming, but there is a prelude you must first endure. So wait Read more…
It was an exciting moment. My boss had shared some good news—let’s make that amazing news—with me! I had been promoted to Director. It was my dream come true. I was on top of the world and at the height of my career. I was ecstatic. My family and friends Read more…