Friday Faith Moment: The Blessing of a Work Family

Several years ago, a family member experienced a prolonged health crisis that had profound effects upon my entire immediate family. At the time, I was working an hour from where I lived so I dealt with an exhausting daily two-hour commute, a workday with the public, and the shared care of a sick loved one.ContinueContinue reading “Friday Faith Moment: The Blessing of a Work Family”

Reevaluating a Relationship with Social Media

After reviewing more tips from What Color Is Your Parachute?, I’m reconsidering my relationship with social media. I’ve never been one for sharing personal details that affect those close to me so I’ve always approached social media accounts with caution. I’ll continue to be careful about family information online, but following the tips from theContinueContinue reading “Reevaluating a Relationship with Social Media”

Friday Faith Moment: Taking God to Work with Us

Until last year, I worked in an office with other people. When you go to work every day, you make a choice about taking God with you. I have to admit that there are times in my life when I didn’t always invite God to go with me. Yes, I know He was there anyway,ContinueContinue reading “Friday Faith Moment: Taking God to Work with Us”

The Small Things

Monday mornings usually start the same way. After coffee and devotions, I look at last week’s goal list and check off the completed items, and I record any pertinent information on the weekly pages of my planner. Then I make a new list for the current week. I perform some online tasks, check email, andContinueContinue reading “The Small Things”

Finding Fulfillment

Just recently, I had an important realization. I’m feeling more fulfilled than I ever have before, and it doesn’t have anything to do with being part of the 9-to-5 work cycle.  I’m setting my own work schedule, spending time with and helping family, volunteering with church activities and with others who need assistance, crafting duringContinueContinue reading “Finding Fulfillment”