Because of Grace we Press On
I’ve been thinking . . . The word ‘depend’ is heavy. You know. Like the times when someone says, “I depend on you.” It can be a burden to know someone is relying on you to be there, to show up, to be supportive, and to come alongside to help. Heavy! The word ‘depend’ is … Read more
I’ve been thinking . . . We never outgrow the need to accept. Imagine we are together clustered in the corner of a woodsy coffeehouse warmed by the scent of fresh ground espresso laced with rich chocolate. If I asked you to tell about a time when you had to accept a living condition or … Read more
? Kate Motaung sent an email out to students who have taken this course, Start-up Guide for Online Writers. Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 20, 2017, the price of this course goes up to $29.99. However, it’s still on sale today for $19.99. If you are considering investing in your writing self, this is a good day … Read more
I’ve been thinking … Have you ever signed up for an event and had no expectations? Have you ever attended an event and had no expectations? On Friday, I did both. JOT Writer’s Conference is a low-key meet-up that meets-up a couple times every year at Baker Books in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In that sentence … Read more
Secret handshake. Good Ole Boys Club. Neither has anything over the network of women you will identify with in this book, The Unspoken Code. What I appreciated most about reading Marja Norris’ book was her way of making her points with no hint of poor attitude. Early in the book Norris describes what she calls … Read more
“The will of God will not take you where the peace of God will not keep you.” A few years ago I quoted that from a television program. In that statement is the desire of all of us, isn’t it? To live in God’s favor; to have peace and contentment; to know that our choices … Read more
Have you ever thought of hiring a life coach? Have you ever wondered what you could achieve if you had an accountability partner? Maybe you’ve tried the novel approach to creating different results than the trajectory you are on right now. If you are self-motivated at all, this book could be the recipe for positive … Read more
I’ve talked to few people lately who have made life-directing decisions. What college to attend? What academic path to follow? Dorm life or apartment dweller? Others have no aspirations of higher education, but are choosing jobs that could lead to a promising career or frustrating future. The common denominator in each of these options is … Read more
The Melting Point: How to Stay Cool and Sustain World-class Business Performance By Dr. Christian Marcolli Before diving into the content of this book, I want to compliment the author and publisher on the format of the book pages. I read about 15 business books every year and most of them have a … Read more
A few days ago, I heard a song I hadn’t heard for a few years. It had me smiling on the outside and skipping on the inside. “Happy” A few minutes later, I heard another song, “Don’t worry. Be happy.” I didn’t get the worry gene and believe me, I have thanked God many times … Read more