As I sat watching the news coverage of the events in Ferguson, MO last night, I had mixed emotions and many thoughts. Although I am not directly affected by the chaos, I asked the Lord to show me what I can learn and how I could be used to help — if that is even possible. I want to share with you what He spoke to me. You may not like it. I really don’t want to address the death…
God has been stretching me — pushing me to my limits spiritually, emotionally and mentally. It’s crazy. If I’m honest, the push should inspire, strengthen and grow me. However, more often than not I’ve been struggling with insecurities. I always thought I’d be most confident and secure in my thirties! Not so. I feel the Lord expanding my territory, increasing responsibility and requiring more than I ever imagined. Of course, nothing is possible without Him. That much is clear. What…
Monday night I had the fun opportunity to speak at a Mother/Daughter banquet in my hometown. Hometown speaking gigs are intimidating to say the least! I’m happy to have made it through. The theme of the night was family and since today is Mother’s Day, family life is heavy on my heart. Here are the six things I introduced to weave or thread into the F.A.B.R.I.C. of your family. F – a Firm Foundation If there is one thing I…
As I’m preparing today to speak on personal branding for an audience of administrative professionals, I opened my inbox this morning and found a fresh article by Ephesians Four Ministries. I subscribe to their weekly devotionals. This particular one was quite timely and a great personal reminder for me, the speaker, to get and keep her act together! Personal branding moves us from wearing masks to wearing hats. We all have many roles we play throughout our week. The issue…
So, several years ago my husband and I read Dave Ramsey’s book, Total Money Makeover. Nathan had become a regular listener to Ramsey’s nationally recognized radio program. Through our Total Money Makeover experience, we discovered emeals. Emeals is a meal planning system that I found extremely helpful. As of yesterday, I learned there is now a new emeals APP! I was so excited, I must share! A quick history… While my hubby and I were not in financial disarray, we…
Personalities & LOVE Great relationships take work. Accept the fact that relationships; whether they be marital, parental, companion or co-worker, are not always easy to maintain. In fact, good relationships are hard to keep. However, we should stop equating hard with bad. Great relationships are worth fighting for. Always, when I present the basics of personalities, people are curious about how personalities affect their relationships, usually with their spouse. They want to know if “opposites attract” and what that may mean for their marriage. I…
I just listened to Congressman Bob McEwen share this speech on politics in America. I strongly urge you to take the time to listen and then share with as many people as possible! http://www.drjamesdobson.org/Broadcasts/Broadcast?i=7695cc31-8b8e-4131-ba58-20d2507431e5
I opened an e-mail this morning that spoke directly to my heart. I wanted to share it with you. I have copied the following article from my subscription to Prime Time With God through Ephesians Four Ministries. I began receiving their daily posts after taking a free spiritual gifts assessment on their site, www.churchgrowth.org. (Also worth your time.) The Power of Unity TGIF Today God Is First Volume 1, by Os Hillman 10-18-2012 “That all of them may be one, Father, just…
Personalities & Communication Learn to talk so people hear what you’re saying! Theodore Roosevelt once said, “The most important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how to get along with people.” The key to knowing how to get along with people is knowing how to communicate with them. Nothing is more frustrating than being misunderstood. This month I want to address one of the most important topics on the planet; communication. If you have been receiving this…
Great relationships take work. Accept the fact that relationships; whether they be marital, parental, companion or co-worker, are not easy to maintain. In fact, good relationships are hard to keep. However, we must never equate hard with bad. Great relationships are worth fighting for. Always, when I present the basics of personalities, people are curious about how personalities affect their relationships, usually with their spouse. They want to know if “opposites attract” and what that may mean for their marriage. I am pleased to be able…