In the workplace, or at home, we may not always understand the decisions of others. Perhaps we find ourselves starting to wonder, “What was he or she thinking?” Instead of getting caught in negativity, extend grace. Be loving, even in situations we might not understand. By acting from a place of love, we keep our […]
I once heard someone use an analogy like the following to explain grace. Imagine you’re driving down a country road. Noticing nobody else around, you stomp on the gas pedal and start burning rubber, eager to arrive at your destination. After several minutes, you hear the alarming sound of sirens as flashing lights appear in […]
Effective communication can be tricky. When I worked as an office manager, there’d be days that I’d find myself replaying conversations in my head. I’d wonder, “Did I handle that well? Did I say the right thing, or should I have said ‘X’ instead? Was I right to have that tough conversation with that person, […]
Today is Good Friday, the day we remember Jesus’ incredible act of unconditional love. Hopefully, we allow His presence to live in our hearts every day, and never forget the sacrifice Jesus made. What Was the Problem? Sin. In the beginning, God created the world. He made man (Adam) and put him in the […]
Last week, I had the pleasure of traveling home with my sister to sort through our childhood bedrooms. Equipped with trash bags and boxes, we ventured to my room first. As we went through items, I had a choice to donate, keep, or throw things away. It seems like a simple task until you stumble […]
