Where Peace Comes From
I don’t know about you but when I have a little extra money in the bank I experience a certain kind of feeling that is quite unique. I feel a little lighter, a little bit freer, happier, more generous, safer, stronger, more at peace and more confident. I was thinking about this recently because I […]
Meditations of the Heart
You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds (and hearts) are steadfast, because they trust in you. – Isaiah 26:3 (NIV, emphasis added) The word steadfast means ‘to lean, support, lay and rest’. If you want peace, the formula is pretty straight-forward. The verse says, that keeping your mind leaned on, rested on, supported by […]
Too Busy for Lemonade
It’s refreshing to live in a neighborhood with small children. Invariably, sometime around June lemonade stands emerge to serve thirsty adults and children on hot days. If you’re like me however, as a busy adult, I have no time for kids’ lemonade. As I drive by, I usually mumble, “I’m too busy for that”. And […]
Peace & Happiness
Have you ever noticed that your personal happiness in your life & accomplishments here on earth is short lived? The “life” that our accomplishments give us – the joy they give us seems to wane rapidly. As a salesperson, the largest Purchase Order I ever landed was from Target, the retailer. I worked on it for weeks and weeks. […]
Receive God’s Love
Tired, worn out, frazzled, dazed, agitated, upset, disappointed….or even joyful and full of hope…want to take 6 minutes and simply rest before God and receive the love He has for you? I pray you enjoy the music, imagery and the holy scripture as you come near & receive God’s love. (Ideal conditions are a quiet room with headphones.) A Prayer […]
Stop and Enjoy Life
As “responsible” leaders and managers, we often place an excessive burden on ourselves to achieve and show a return on investment to those we serve. For nearly all of us, there seems to be no shortage of effort, desire to prove our value or hit the mark. This comes natural to most. After all, God did “put him […]