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What’s in a name?
When preparing for our first born we spent a lot of time thinking about names. If you have named a child, most likely have you've wrestled with the same thing.
Family traditions/namesakes.
Cultural and Ethnic significance.
Religious ...
Learning from Elijah’s Mistakes
We’ve been talking about Elijah's story. He was an absolute badass; he stood down 850 false prophets and conquered them all. Yet then, after that epic victory, Queen Jezebel’s threat to kill him sent him over the edge. So much so that he wished ...
Fail, Fail Fast, and Learn from Your Mistakes
I shared yesterday one mantra for the staff when they become anxious, worried, or overwhelmed.
The second thing we live by is “It is ok to fail. Please - fail. But fail fast and learn from your mistakes.”
We never want staff to become so ...
Living through s*&! CAN teach us not to worry!
Please note this week, as we talk about anxiety, stress, and worry . . .
There are different degrees of anxiety that require different treatments/coping mechanisms.
Some anxieties we can breathe through. With behavior modification, we can ...
Seeing where it is and also where it can be . . .
Yesterday, Dawn and I had the privilege of attending the Anti Racism training hosted by our annual conference. While I don't enjoy two days of sitting for 8 hours straight, the content was/is invaluable. Several things were things we've thought ...
Staking a Claim
As followers of Jesus, we believe we have power in us through the Holy Spirit that enables us to do what is seemingly impossible.
So, as we make conscious decisions to stop negative thinking, let’s channel the power of God within us and ...
Which bucket do you fall into?
We all suffer from vulnerabilities. We are vulnerable to negativity that creeps into our lives.
There are four different types (or buckets) of negativity that we are prone to. Sure, the temptation is for us to think that we aren’t really ...
Our thoughts are our most powerful driving force. How well would you fare in a driving test?
Last fall, one of my dearest friends lost his brother because of a careless driver.
His brother was riding his road bike, and a driver wanted to pass him. On a double yellow line, the driver started going around, going approx 60 mph, when all ...
Just Another Manic Monday
It’s Monday. Does it ever feel like Monday comes knocking with all the enthusiasm as a snooze button on an alarm clock?
Mondays have, for a while, gotten a bad rap.
Ever heard the phrase, “It’s a Monday.”
A day when it seems nothing ...
It’s easy to tear things apart!
In some of my readings this week, I read a blog written about Zechariah and how the journey he had was/is a lot like the post-pandemic church. During reading, I was struck by the words because they echo the sentiments many of us share/feel. ...
The Balmy 54 Degree Water
When Tom and I were in Michigan last September for his 70.3 Ironman, the weather took a rather sudden turn for “cold” (for triathlon standards). His test swim in 54-degree water did not go as well as he had hoped. (Note: I can’t imagine ...
Who is really in charge here?
Years ago, prior to the launch of West, I had the opportunity to sit with the Bishop, the District Superintendent, the Director of Congregational Development, and a few other clergy folks. We were all around the table because we each brought ...
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