Turn On The Light

“Even in the dark there is light.” Those words, from a song wafting through the radio airwaves, caught my attention and my mind raced back to a conversation about work I had with a friend the previous evening. As she recounted her work story from the day, my heart...

God’s Hand At Work

I am thankful for the assistance God has provided me through friends. Many friends have served as mentors, coaches, and personal advisors. I am grateful for each precious friend and the contributions they have made in my life. These men and women have served as role...

Out Of Balance

What thoughts spring to your mind when the phrase Corporate America is mentioned? I confess, my first thought is out-of-balance. Subsequent thoughts aren’t any better. I think of stress, struggles, challenges, negative coworkers, unreasonable expectations, and...

Guard Your Heart

Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life Proverbs 4:23, NIV. What does guard your heart mean? Does it mean you cannot share your heart with anyone? Or does it caution care when you do? Sharing your heart anytime can be risky and scary—such an...

God Does Not Misdial

A call to leadership can come in a variety of ways. It can come through people as well as circumstances. I was alone in the atrium of my company’s world headquarters when God prompted me to step into a leadership position. I thought the call was a wrong number. My...

The “Send Me” Prayer

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 one....