I was never very good at debate. In school, I recall cringing at just the thought of it. Not because I couldn’t master the art of a particular topic or speak clearly about something I was passionate about. It was more because interrupting, talking over one another, and attempting to be the loudest voice in…
I’m so grateful I don’t have the Holy Spirit’s job. It’s a real struggle to remember that sometimes. There have been many occasions when I’ve tried to give Him a hand and help Him out only to fail miserably in my human attempts. I can’t change anyone. None of us can. But that’s not always…
I just couldn’t use it anymore. It was too fragile. The cover was tattered, pages had fallen out, and the binding had collapsed more than a decade ago. It was my first Bible, given to me in 1986 when I initially became a Christ-follower. Laying it to rest in the drawer of my nightstand felt…
I was stuck. A project I was assigned at work had me spinning my wheels. I just wasn’t sure where to begin. I’m not much of a strategist and this task required some of that. After some time, my supervisor became aware of my dilemma and assigned a co-worker to tag-team the endeavor with me….
Working in HR, I see the enormous impact of people’s words, including my own. Our words can skew a narrative; affirm someone’s confidence; or infuse personal emotions into situations that complicate the actual matter at hand. Our words have the power to bring clarity or cause a lot of trouble. Learning how to guard what…
I watched him watch her. The groom, already in place, watched as the bride began her walk down the aisle. She was beautiful. Radiant – inside and out. Her eyes quickly locked with his as she continued to walk forward on the arm of her father. Overcome with emotion, the groom cried openly as he…
