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Sitting With Mom
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It was a sunny afternoon and my mother was visiting with me. She and I often spend time sitting and chatting. I enjoy our time together because my Mom is one of my closest friends. We laugh and share 
funny stories, relay information from articles we read, and even compare sales prices on items we buy. We also share precious memories.
I listened as she relayed a story to me using great inflection and animation. As she waived her hand in the air, it caught my eye. There dangling from her wrist was a simple gold bracelet with one single charm. The charm was a perfect circle, flat with a wide raised border. Its’ center contained the letter “B”. That is her initial. She followed my gaze and lifted her fingers to the catch the charm as it swung back and forth. Holding it steady she whispered “Do you remember this?” Read More→
What’s In It for Me?
Posted by: | CommentsI was startled as these words played ever so softly in my head. What’s in it for me? 
I had been praying about my speaking and writing ministry. The business aspects had become a bit overwhelming and I was seeking the Lord for direction. In the midst of my calling out to Him, He answered with that question.
I meditated for a while. It became crystal clear as I remembered this story from Matthew Chapter 25 (NKJV). It begins:
14 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. 15 And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately he went on a journey. 16 Then he who had received the five talents went and traded with them, and made another five talents. 17 And likewise he who had received two gained two more also. 18 But he who had received one went and dug in the ground, and hid his lord’s money. 19 After a long time the lord of those servants came and settled accounts with them.” Read More→
Are You Dressed for Success?
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Standing at the ironing board, I stared as I starched each leg of my jeans. Almost finished, I looked at the waist band and sighed. Something was different. I wear jeans almost every day but, today something was strangely different.
I took a mental trip down memory lane and saw myself all dressed up. I was the little girl in frilly dresses and patent leather shoes. I was the teenager coming of age during the “preppy” fashion craze wearing penny loafers with all things pink and green. In my twenties, I over dressed for every occasion separating the items in my closet into well organized categories. I frequently shopped for formal wear, party outfits, business attire, and casual clothes. Suites and dresses served me both on Sunday for Church and then again on Monday for work. As for shoes, my all time favorite were high heeled pumps. I didn’t even own sneakers or jeans when I got married. What changed? When did starched blue jeans become my uniform? Read More→
Love Meets Business on Valentine’s Day
Posted by: | CommentsFebruary is a special month for me. This is the time when I am reminded to celebrate the accomplishments of many great African Americans. It is the month that I celebrate my Sister’s birthday. It is also the month that I celebrate the birth of my daughter oh and yes, in February I celebrate love on Valentine’s Day!
Historically, Valentine’s Day celebrations have never impressed me. The usual red and pink heart shaped expressions of love don’t excite me. I am not fond of life size stuffed bears or balloons on a stick. I tend to avoid over-crowded restaurants and roses are equally as beautiful to me on February 13th and 15th. Now please don’t misunderstand me, I cherish the opportunity to celebrate romantic love however, this year I choose an untraditional type of love to honor on Valentine’s Day. I invite you to do the same. Read More→
Finding the Right Person for the Job
Posted by: | CommentsAre you lacking the help you need to get the job done? Is your team down a person? If so, what do you do? The book of Acts chapter one finds Peter and the disciples facing this dilemma. Judas, who had worked with them, committed suicide after having Jesus arrested. His departure however, unexpected left his position vacant. As I read this Chapter I began to wonder about us. What happens when even the worst circumstances leave us short? How do we find the right person to fill a vacancy?
After some meditation, I came away with a few thoughts to share with you. A light bulb moment revealed this simple truth. You can expect to lose people. There was no way Peter or anyone else could know when Judas’ last day of work would be. It is the same for us. A very smart “boss” once advised me to “Come to work every day expecting at least one employee to quit. You never know when you will lose someone.” I consider that wisdom so I pass it along to you.
When you lose someone, how do you find the right person for the job? Here are the tips I learned from Peter:
Time Away From Work
Posted by: | CommentsTake time off from work? What a novel idea! It’s so simple yet a vast number of women who work from home forget all about it. Work days spill over into evenings, into late nights, then into weekends. Each Monday morning the cycle begins again. Before you know it, months have gone by and time steadily lures you into another year’s end. December has arrived, and you begin assessing your accomplishments. How do you rate?
Let’s check your list. You have met deadlines and sales quotas. Prepared budgets and mastered marketing strategies. You have washed tons of laundry, cooked hundreds of meals, and attended meetings. You have taught Bible Study and Sunday school. Corrected homework and cared for children. You made it through Thanksgiving dinner and now you tackle the final month of the year armed with gift lists, grocery lists, and home decoration accessories for the Christmas holiday. Read More→
When Your Work Changes
Posted by: | CommentsWork-at-home mom or Homemaker? I used to wonder if there was a difference. Now I say, “It just depends on the work I am doing.”
In 2002, I resigned my full time job to come home and care for my second child. No more getting up to leave the house before sunrise. No more eating breakfast in the car and gone were late payments to aftercare. I was a full-time homemaker and my daily work was different.
Daytime was filled with baking cookies from scratch, discovering 100 different uses for household bleach, and clipping coupons. I made trips to the park and coordinated “play dates” with my new found friends. They were Moms just like me. We talked endlessly about the high cost of children’s toys, the latest product safety recalls, and swapped slow cooker recipes. I was busy managing my home and meeting the needs of my growing family. Read More→
