Recently I spoke at a women's event. We had a lot of fun while discussing how to turn Dust To Diamonds: Stay tuned for some fun discussions that lead to a meaningful impact on your faith walk. D-Devotion. To what are you truly devoted? U-Unity, Being One with God and one with others.S-Surrender, Learning how… Continue reading How to turn “Dust to Diamonds!” Stay tuned!
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Patience in Purpose, Part One, What are your plans?
Do you ever feel like your plans and God's plans don't match?
When you don’t ‘dwell well..’
Goals are great. Sometimes we achieve them, other times we don't. Do you "dwell well?" My theme of 'dwelling well' this year is based in Psalm 91. "He who DWELLS in the secret place of the most high will rest in the shadow of the Almighty." In other words, where is our hiding place? Our… Continue reading When you don’t ‘dwell well..’
Do you “Dwell Well?”
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Those kinds of friends….
Last week, a friend (Nancy, far left) called to check on me. She knew I'd been struggling with how to handle some recent changes in my life. How are you? Happy go lucky me broke down in tears. "I'm really struggling." She knew. "I know, you've been on my heart and mind." Just to be… Continue reading Those kinds of friends….
Last week I met a bully……
The Art of Skilled Communication and Discernment….. Last week I met a bully. He spent weeks accusing me of lack of integrity and character and threatening to sue me numerous times. At 54 years of age, I’ve had vast business experience. I’ve managed millions of dollars in budgets, overseeing people and properties and meeting the… Continue reading Last week I met a bully……
Are you a door or a door mat?
Serving Others…. Are you a door or a doormat? The truth is, it made me mad. Here I was in church, looking to be encouraged by the sermon. As the worship ended, our pastor stood up and made a statement I’ll never forget. You could have heard a pin drop in the huge auditorium. “Do… Continue reading Are you a door or a door mat?
Phones!? Making memories in the moments!
To the man I run by frequently in my neighborhood. You are outside with your kids, fun! They are running and playing and having a blast! From time to time they say, "look daddy" and you glance over and smile. Then you look back down, at your phone. To the man sitting next to me… Continue reading Phones!? Making memories in the moments!
3 ways to have Revelation over Resolutions! My publishers letter for January 2018…. how about yours?
Happy New Year! There is nothing like a fresh start! The New Year offers a chance to establish goals, resurrect dreams, and bring new habits to life. While many will be listing Resolutions, we are focusing on ‘revelations.’ A resolution means “a firm decision to do or not do something.” Revelation means “the divine or… Continue reading 3 ways to have Revelation over Resolutions! My publishers letter for January 2018…. how about yours?
If words have power, then put them to work!
Today my word is filled. It comes from the promises of Ephesians 1. If I lose sight of my goals for today, I'll recall that I'm filled to the measure of the fullness of God. It's an easy word that brings me back to my "goals" for today. Words are simple. Just pick one and… Continue reading If words have power, then put them to work!