“Out with the old and in with the new.” A familiar turn of phrase, to be sure. The idea of a refresh and restart, sparkling and new, has a certain allure. Many saw 2020 as the worst year ever and are rushing towards 2021 as if a new year will solve all the problems and […]
Month: December 2020
Finish the Task
“…be strong and finish the task…” – Zechariah 8:9 Though just a fragment of a verse, these words stood out to me. I needed the encouragement. It had been a long week and work seemed to be piling up on every front. Now I know that happens sometimes and we’re equal to the tasks God […]
Learn Something New
“I’m wanting to learn something new, so I’m learning how to cook more in the kitchen,” my friend mentioned to me as we were chatting one evening. “What is something new that you are learning?” she asked, catching me completely off guard. “Between work and such, I’m not really pursuing anything personally,” I confessed. The […]
How to Become an Exceptional Worker
There seems to be a void when it comes to finding good help. Perhaps it is the lack of training or the absence of personal responsibility. At any rate, what can we do about it? How can we work on ourselves and inspire others? Setting goals, holding ourselves accountable, and keeping our word are a […]
A New Take on Women’s Rights
“Vote for women’s rights.” I remember hearing the chant in an old movie we watched together growing up. I really didn’t have a clue what the chant meant, but as is true for most children, I didn’t see the need to understand before I went around repeating it. My poor parents…! Fast forward to the […]