The Power of Positive Praise
I came across some interesting statistics in my life coaching course: The number one reason people leave a job is that they don’t feel appreciated. In the past year, 65% of the workforce in the US received no praise. The frequency of praise and recognition in the...
How Prepared Do We Need to Be to Make a Change?
I used to be a track runner. The 400 was my favorite race, but there was one part I feared the most: the start. It required getting into perfect position with the blocks set just right. And then the guy standing on the podium would announce through the giant megaphone...
What Keeps You from Praying for Healing?
I was once talking to a friend who began telling me about this strange rash she had developed over night. She woke up and was alarmed at the hive-looking red patches covering her body. The first question out of my mouth was, of course, “Oh my gosh, did you go to the...
Why Work Matters
When a new reality TV show came out taking place in a city in which my husband formerly lived, we were intrigued to see how his old stomping grounds were portrayed through the lives of the characters in the show. They were several wealthy young adults who live off...
A Shout Out to the Angels this Advent – and Always
"A ghost mommy, a ghost!" This has been a periodic occurrence from my three and a half year old, as we turn out the lights in her room at bedtime. "No honey, there are no ghosts...just angels." I was surprised at what came out of my mouth so spontaneously, and yet, so...
Two Words That Will Make Your Marriage Thrive
There are many things that can make a marriage thrive: enjoying similar activities, having a similar sense of humor, agreeing on priorities, finding common friends, enjoying worship together, serving similar causes, etc. These are all the light and wonderful...