• Humility Empathy Patience Self-reflection Wisdom That’s quite a list, isn’t it?  For the past ten years, I have seen these traits evident in our visionary, Anu. In fact, these are among the many traits that have made her an amazing leader to our ministry team.  Let’s face it: leading a team, especially one comprised of […]

  • When I first realized that I may be the only connection for some people to experience the love of God, I changed my approach to how I do things. For example, when my family and I are dining out for a meal, I ask the server what their name is so I can address them […]

  • Of all days… On this particular afternoon, I was in a hurry to get home from work. (Actually, that describes most days.) This time, I wasn’t feeling well so it intensified the feeling. I pulled out of the parking garage at work, only to see an 18 wheeler completely blocking the street. This truck was […]

  • “At the end of the day people won’t remember what you said or did, they will remember how you made them feel.”    There is some question as to who actually said that (most say Maya Angelou) but regardless, there is some truth to that statement.   Rewind…2 weeks ago. It was my birthday and […]

  • Not so long ago I found myself on my knees after taking a nasty fall. There were scrapes, but I dusted myself off as quickly as possible and went on with my day. I smiled and nodded my way through each conversation afterwards.  As far as I could tell, no one around me could detect […]

  • My boss for a few years was a woman I would call a servant leader.  She directed our organization with high expectations and was firm, but was very compassionate. I recall a meeting one afternoon in which someone confronted her about major changes that had been recently rolled out.  It was a touchy subject that […]

  • During the decade prior to our move to Texas, my husband sang and led praise and worship in our church and also, with the band he was a part of. He was passionate about using this gift and he used it well. Our daughter Kayla was born at the tail end of that period and while […]

  • Coffee and great company. How could it get any better? My friend told me I was awesome. BAM! I’m all ears … tell me more :) Well, maybe she didn’t use those exact words, but she might as well have. My friend shared how much she appreciated me as a mom, having a special needs child, […]