Claim OwnershipHungry to Learn
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Tasteful conversations seasoned with love. Hungry to learn is food for thought for those working in ministry or other charitable enterprises. Real life assessments of the struggles and joys of serving the community. Fresh conversations using the ingredients of life.
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I have long struggled with having critical conversations. Anxiety and fear prohibit me from being direct and addressing the problem head-on. What lesson can we learn from Jesus and his encounter with the woman at the well that will help?
Some reflections on a career that I loved that I’m no longer part of. Do you have a similar experience of not being in a profession that you have a passion for?
You are still the same you, but as the years have gone by, your voice of influence may have changed.
Whether your life transitions are planned or come by surprise, are you able to see God in the midst of all of the changes? It may take some time and the benefits of hindsight, but He is there.
Is “grace” overused? Maybe as a marketing gimmick. But can we ever extend too much grace?
Can you be thankful for new opportunities and yet have a twinge of pain? Yes. Newness of season can bring joy and excitement, but also a sense of loss for what has been left behind.
Having spent time with three refugee families in Clarkston, Georgia, I walked away with a new appreciation for how blessed my life has been, and how difficult it has been for others to find a place of safety and security for their families
Have you ever had to learn something, and once you were exposed to the truth it just broke your heart? Today I set out on a journey that will undoubtedly break my heart, but ultimately allow it to be reshaped into something much more beautiful.
Recording from my laundry room, today’s thoughts revolve around why it is we pay good money to participate in an escape room, while bemoaning the puzzle that is our real life.
Do you know what your purpose is? Not your job title or the things that you do, but what God has called you to be? Using some assessment tools from Mary Tomlinson, we explore what your personal purpose might be.
Could three little words really change your outlook on life? Choosing curiosity over judgement could put you on a path to intrigue and exploration rather than closed doors and broken relationships.
This is raw, un-produced audio, but I share the story of how trauma hit our family in the form of a rollover car accident that involved my two daughters and two of their friends.
Are you changing jobs within your organization? Perhaps you are leaving for a new job with a different company. This season of life may find you moving into retirement, or shifting back into the workforce after a period of absence. No matter where you are, there are tricks to help ensure a smooth transition.
When your sympathy for another destroys your own peace and joy, you know you have a problem.
Getting the right people in the room is key to having successful collaboration. But who are the "right" people? It's a more complicated process than you might think.
If you've never had a personality or leadership style assessment done, it might be time to see if what you think about yourself, is really accurate.
How many times have you heard, but not listened? Yeah, I'm guilty too. Here's a few thoughts on how we can be purposeful in really listening, even when we disagree with the other person.
Sometimes you find yourself in a place of forced stillness. It may be due to injury, illness, or life's circumstances. But stillness doesn't have to be a waste of time.
It's difficult to make decisions. It becomes even more so when the view of the road ahead becomes obscured. Is there something to be learned in the midst of uncertainty?
Can we get real for a moment? For those of you who work in ministry fields, this will not come as a surprise to you. For those of you on the outside, this may be more information than you wanted to know. Either way, I hope and pray this might spur some thought of discussion that would help us all be more aware of one another and the challenges we face.
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