Time to Ponder

by | Dec 27, 2012 | Self Discovery

And Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart (Luke 2:19). Are you a ponder-er: one who reflects and reviews important things? This season reminds me to do a little bit more of that. Christmas has come and gone once again, and now we have to...

Surviving Family Holiday Gatherings

by | Dec 25, 2012 | Relationships

While the idea of getting together with extended family during the Christmas season is exciting for some, others are filled with dread, hoping for a valid excuse to leave early or not attend at all (“Oh, our car broke down on the way, what a bummer!”). But no matter...

Pee – Happens!

by | Dec 20, 2012 | Just Laughs

Christmas is a time for loved ones to gather together. It’s a season of treasured memories and joy, right? As a child, my family would wrap the gifts ahead of time and place them under the Christmas tree a week prior to the holiday. My thoughts were filled with wonder...

I Didn’t Deserve It

by | Dec 20, 2012 | Faith

Have you ever received something you didn’t deserve? You didn’t work for it or earn it; it was just a gift, given freely. God’s love is like that. No matter what your past looks like, He loves you. He chooses to look at you and love you truly, before you ever could...

God’s Hand At Work

by | Dec 20, 2012 | Leadership, Workplace

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...