TEAMWORK the Secret to Thriving in the Workplace

“Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.”  – Andrew Carnegie Each one of us, at some point in our lives, will have to work with a person or a group […]

Enlarging Our Spiritual Gardens

One of the most rewarding times for a praying grandmother is to have a spiritual conversation with a grandchild. A couple of weeks ago, I found myself in the midst of one of those conversations with my seventeen year old granddaughter, Devon. I asked Devon to close her eyes and tell me, “How does your […]

Thrive

A faint, golden hue in the eastern sky signals the approaching arrival of dawn. Gradually, sunshine sprinkles the grass, flowers, and trees, causing nature to be bejeweled with soft dew that sparkles and gleams. Early morning is one of nature’s most splendid moments. The soft blanket of dew brings daily refreshment to the earth. It […]

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Thriving in the Desert: How to Flourish During Frustrating Times

Can you relate to a season in life in which you’re merely surviving, rather than thriving? Contrary to what you might think, I’ve learned through the years that those are often the times that God wants to draw us close.  My friend, Kris, was weary from all that she and her husband Robert had experienced […]