You are holding a big cup of Coke and on your way to a meeting in another part of your building when someone comes along and bumps into you, making you spill your Coke everywhere.  (Now if you grew up in the South like I did, we called all sodas…

Weekly Ration “Thankfulness takes the sting out of adversity.  We give Him thanks (regardless of how we are feeling), and He gives us joy (regardless of our circumstances).” I read this recently during my devotional time, and it made me pause. What about you? “Give thanks to the Lord, our…

What are you doing for your vocation right now?  Are you retired?  Working your first job?  Mid career and rockin’ it? Looking for your next line of employment? God has given to us all a certain purpose. A certain reason to do what we do. Some people say it is…

Weekly Ration Even after I realize how grateful I am about something, I forget it as soon as I turn away! Does this happen to you too?! This is just a quick reminder for us both this week to be thankful for the many, many things that we have!  This…

I’ve been in an inordinate amount of meetings these past several weeks.   I have been in so many meetings that I haven’t been able to do any of my regular job responsibilities in a timely manner.  I have follow up items I have to do from being in these meetings,…

Weekly Ration “The one who guards his mouth and tongue keeps himself out of trouble.” Prov 21:23 CSB Knowing when to keep our mouth closed is sometimes just as important as speaking up! How are you doing in this area? Let’s both try to keep ourselves out of “trouble” this…

I’ve had a challenging week, just getting back from vacationing on the beaches of the Emerald Coast (that is the Florida panhandle beaches for those that didn’t know!). I’ve been catching up on everything at work and have been in more meetings than I wanted to be in (has meeting…

Weekly Ration “A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” Prov 17:22 ESV A quick reminder that we all need to keep a positive attitude this week!  (Me included!) We alone get to decide what type of attitude we will carry with us…

I’ll never forget the time when I was working for someone that was known as “The Hammer”.  Now, this person is a very caring, deeply devoted man, who absolutely loves his family (I witnessed this firsthand).  Sometimes though his emotions would get the best of him and we would see what…

Weekly Ration “Haven’t I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 CSB Things can get discouraging sometimes, I know. But look up! Don’t let things get you down! Be strong and courageous this week!