I read a quote the other day that really struck a chord with me. It says, “Oftentimes, we confuse leadership with dictatorship. A dictator barks out orders and does not take into account the wants and needs of others. A servant leader is the complete opposite. A servant leader works tirelessly to develop his or…
Pretty much everyone will tell you that stress is the biggest challenge they deal with today both in their work and their home life. Whether you work for someone else, for yourself, or are no longer in the workplace, there is no way to avoid having to deal with things we cannot control. And let’s face it,…
When I retired after spending 30 years in affordable housing finance, I envisioned a lot of books, movies, and naps in my future. People would ask me if I was going to take a big vacation and my answer was always, “No, because there are a lot of books to be read.” Besides, I was…
No matter how familiar or unfamiliar you are with the Bible, I’m betting you know at least a little bit about the story of Esther. The story is dramatic as any modern-day miniseries and is one of my favorites. I encourage you to go read it for yourself. Basically Esther is chosen to be…
How we communicate is a direct reflection of who we are. How effectively we communicate in different situations will impact whether we will succeed in various aspects of our lives or not. Do you know your communication style? Do you know when to adapt your style for different situations? Today I would like to delve into that and explain…
Stop for just a moment and think about the big moments in your life. The day you got married, your children were born, you received your diploma, or you reached a life-changing goal. Some, like these, where mountain top experiences, But for most of us, others fill us with shame to even remember, don’t they? Think about how God…
It was such a disappointment. I’d recently returned home from Boston, a city that I’d fallen in love with and where my husband and I had spent part of our honeymoon. I loved the history, the architecture, the Irish Pubs, the wonderful mix of quaint and cosmopolitan. In fact, I loved it so much I purchased a Boston Common…
As I sat at my computer much like I am today, the words literally popped into my head. I don’t remember what I was working on or what I was doing, but I do remember I got this idea for the name of the book I was going to write one day. I stopped and…
Dear Lord, I thank you with all my heart for this wonderful gift of life and thank you for making us aware of the beauty you have created in this world. I truly am in awe of all the marvelous things you have done. I am filled with joy because of you and I will sing praises…
Have you ever been where you knew God wanted you to be, but still experienced great storms of life? That is what happened to the disciples in Matthew 14:22-33. Immediately after Jesus fed the 5,000, he MADE his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake while he sent the…