When you think of confidence, what comes to mind? Images of people standing tall and walking proud? You know, those with strong self-esteem or a positive attitude? Maybe it’s a brand name you’ve come to know and trust, things that are tried and true. We place confidence in the things we have learned to trust….
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Ready for the Comeback?
Tomorrow is Good Friday, when Jesus took our sin to the cross and died to have eternity with us all. We all stand on the backend of the story and know the great victory He claimed in it all, but imagine the doubt, frustration, and confusion we may have felt if we were witnessing all…
Choose your adventure
On my way to and from work each day, I cross over a dam. I noticed this morning that both sides of the road have a very specific terrain. On one side, there is a steep, rolling hill of green grass that nestles next to a golf course. On the other side, is a large…
Installing filters
I often teach about installing filters in our minds to govern what comes out our mouths. Whether at work or in our personal lives, there are times when we need to filter our thoughts before they become words. This may sound simple; however it requires discipline and a lot of practice. In this two-step process…
What a coincidence!
Do you believe in coincidence? Ever have certain things just line up the way you hoped they would? Are even the bad things turning out for your benefit? Yesterday was one of those mornings. The alarm clock sounded promptly at 6:00. Instead of hitting the snooze button, I accidentally turned it off. Coincidentally, my husband…
Spring Cleaning
This time of year I like to welcome the warm weather with a little spring cleaning. I do all of the little tasks that I’ve put off for several months, one of which is window cleaning. Cleaning windows is a chore that is so easy for me to ignore because the dirt builds up slowly…
Tripped Up
While presenting to a group of ladies the other day, I managed to catch the heel of my boot in the edge of a carpet square. Thankfully, I mustered enough grace to not launch myself head over heels into the display table and continued with my talk. The raised corner of the carpet square was…
Use it or lose it
A couple of years ago I had knee replacement surgery. While I have regained most of the ability in my leg, I have realistic expectations of my limitations and try not to push too hard. So I was a little surprised when I found myself trying to use that leg to help a friend from…
Wait for it…
The traffic crawled as my husband, Greg, and I made our way home from a day of shopping. This particular highway was slow due to construction but was the most direct way home. “Are you sure you don’t want to take the back roads? This is taking forever!” Greg said, losing his patience. “Nope, I…
The gift of Grace
It’s my birth month and I’ve been blessed with more than my share of gifts over the last few days. Friends and family have made me feel very special by selecting gifts they feel would be “just right.” I’ve noticed gifts are usually in one of three categories: something I need, something I want, or…