008 Shine for God and Others

008 Shine for God and Others

I lit a candle today and I’m enjoying its sweet scent. It’s amazing how one tiny light can illuminate the whole room. Where light shines darkness vanishes. Two days ago was the shortest day of the year or, in other words, it was the darkest of all the year’s...
007 Set Your Mind to Grow

007 Set Your Mind to Grow

I’ve noticed recently in education there is a lot of discussion about having a growth mindset versus a fixed mindset. I’m glad to see people talking about this. To make progress it is important to believe you can improve your abilities through effort (growth mindset)...
006 Make Jesus Preeminent

006 Make Jesus Preeminent

I trust your Thanksgiving went well. We have much to be grateful for. God is good all the time, even during difficulty. He works everything together for good for those who love him (Romans 8:28). My holiday went well in many ways and not well in others. The day after...
005 Give Thanks

005 Give Thanks

During this season of thanksgiving I was reflecting over all that I am grateful for this year. Here are a few ways that readily come to mind which you might identify with. I’m thankful for my parents and the close relationship I have with them.I’m thankful for my...
004 Don’t Let Feedback Defeat You

004 Don’t Let Feedback Defeat You

As you work more and more with people and for people you will receive feedback. Hopefully much of it will be useful and encouraging, but sometimes it may be advice that is too much, too little, or too late. The comments may be unclear, unhelpful, frustrating, or...