Motivational Minute: Spend Less than You Make
Spend less than you make. Keep it that simple. And should you have discretionary income, invest in your future, a fancy way of saying you don't need more blue eye shadow and red nail polish!
read moreMotivational Minute: Life Is Not All about You All the Time…
There is a difference between entitlement, opportunities you think you deserve, and the opportunities that come with showing up on time, doing what you say, finishing what you start, and saying please and thank you. I wouldn’t learn that until many years after graduating from college when I found myself standing at one door after another, none of them opening.
read moreSaying Goodbye
The past few weeks and months have been challenging with recent deaths among our older members at church. Yes, three long-time, very special members. Saying goodbye is hard.
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Special Encouragement amidst Disaster
The disasters we see on the nightly news can overwhelm us. But we all have "two fish and five loaves of bread," small lunches that God can use to bless many.
read moreLabor Day Encouragement
At times I've been in the wrong place at the wrong time! You and I are uniquely gifted with unique opportunities to serve God and His people. And should we get off track, we have a God of love and faithfulness Who is always there to help us get back on track!
read moreThat Morning Cup of Coffee (or Tea)
On Saturday mornings I get together with a small group of women. We laugh. We talk through life’s challenges. Who has God placed in your life? Who’s on your team?
read moreA Little Football ~ A Lot of God
I'm a Seahawk fan! Many, many of us in the Pacific Northwest are Seahawk fans! My favorite shirt says "Jesus had 12 Men also." Oh, to be on God's team!
read moreWhat I Know for Sure (after filming 8 of 21 videos)
After filming eight videos, here's what I know for sure. It's not just about the editing, the blush, and the length!
read moreRemembering High School (and the weight of it all!)
This is Part 2 of a Motivational Minute in which I remember high school. I talked about wanting to be taller, smarter, and more engaging. What I didn't say? I really just wanted to be skinnier. At a formative time I used a number on the scale to measure my self worth, a struggle to this very day.
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