Praying Friends

Praying Friends

by | Nov 17, 2020 | Workplace

As I was settling into my Monday morning work routine, a friend approached me and announced, “I prayed for you on my way to work today.” I’m always grateful for prayer and told her so. It was a great start to the workweek. Her church had been given a challenge the...
There Was the Cross

There Was the Cross

by | Aug 24, 2020 | Faith

The words we speak reflect what is in our heart. When we open our mouth, our hearts are exposed. Whether we are conscious of it or not, wherever our hearts are focused, this is what we spend our time thinking and talking about. In turn, whatever we are thinking and...
Why Did You Wait So Long?

Why Did You Wait So Long?

by | Aug 10, 2020 | Workplace

I was in over my head at work again—it certainly wasn’t the first time. Demands of my job were mounting, as were my responsibilities as Chairperson of the Christian group. I had some personal concerns weighing me down as well. Barely treading water, I had been...
The “Send Me” Prayer

The “Send Me” Prayer

by | Jul 6, 2020 | Workplace

It’s hard to unexpectedly lose your job. The uncertainty of how lost income will be replaced and how financial obligations will be met can cause much anxiety. I have been in this uncomfortable situation four times; each time felt more difficult than the previous...
Flowers and Weeds

Flowers and Weeds

by | Jun 22, 2020 | Faith

“You are a flower with such a sweet, wonderful fragrance! I bet that’s how people feel when they see you in the workplace,” my friend exuberantly proclaimed. While I appreciated her sincere compliment, I cringed inside knowing it wasn’t always true. Confessing to her...