What does it look like for you to honor God in everything you do at work? How can you tap into God’s wisdom and strength in your work? A workplace Bible study is a great way to explore how you can consistently be intentional about leaning on God in your work while growing with others.
How different would our world be if gentleness remained the center of all we do? In a polarized election year, I'm not seeing much wisdom around me as of late. People increasingly exhibit aggression and hostility towards one another and seem to disregard the value of gentleness. Everyone has become an expert, yet few can call themselves wise.
I listen in awe as I hear how God moved in their lives, praising His absolute goodness and blessing their obedience in listening to God. And I pay special attention to how our speakers and guests heard from God. Because I always want to hear from God. Don’t we all?
Read MoreHard-working, determined, driven women run the world. They’ve stretched, sacrificed, and laid awake at night wondering if they’re doing the right thing.
Read MoreThe Church is not just a community group. We are a diverse community whose identity and unity are found in the neutrality of the cross. The cross creates the sacred, common ground that allows the Body of Christ to thrive. Christian community is vital to experiencing FULL LIFE in Christ.
Read MoreAs a result of my involvement with that wonderful group of women, I became much more deeply educated about the courage and sacrifices so many women have made to help women today gain access to voting privileges, more equitable pay and job opportunities previously reserved for men.
Read MoreWhether it’s a social construct or it’s in our nature, women share with one another. We share our stories, our experiences, and our thoughts. We share our fears, our dreams, our feelings. We share what we’re learning, how we’re struggling, and what we’re loving. And in all this sharing, we are strengthened.
Read MoreThere is increased mental strain involved in leading virtual groups and work calls trying to make sure everyone feels included, constantly scanning the screen to read body language of those participating.
Read MoreAs a Black woman who is a former corporate executive and now business owner, I am grateful for the influences of the women who blazed the trail to make this and many other opportunities available to me. Although we still have a way to go, their unwavering belief and determination to make equity and inclusion a reality opened doors for me, some before I was born.
Read MoreNothing says “Happy New Year!” like a reminder of our impending failure, right? One recent study even found that a mere 8% of people meet their New Year’s resolutions. Yikes.
Read MoreMost of us believe that health and wellness in our lives is a worthy pursuit. And in the pursuit of it, we don’t intend for our “health and wellness” to come to an end. But when we are solely action-oriented and goal focused, like most of our culture emphasizes, we usually do hit a wall where our pursuit of health and wellness comes to an end.
Read MoreThe community you surround yourself with can fuel your growth as a person and a professional, as well as your growth in your relationship with God. Likewise, if given permission, they can hold you back from becoming your best, stunt your growth as a leader, or lull you into complacency in your spiritual life.
Read MoreAutumn is my favorite season, especially living in Virginia. On my way home, I love driving down the road through the national park and seeing the canopy of red, orange, and yellow leaves overhead. Often, October is the lull between the back-to-school rush with school supplies, club registrations, renegotiating schedules, and the holiday busyness with Thanksgiving and Christmas. October is also the home to World Mental Health Day on the 10th.
Read MoreIn a world that often demands our energy and attention, finding confidence and hope can be a challenge. The pressures of juggling careers, families, and personal growth can cloud our vision and leave us questioning our worth. Yet, amidst the chaos, Psalm 27:13 shines like a beacon of light, inviting us to rediscover the power of confidence and faith in God's goodness, and a belief in the goodness that’s already at work within us.
Read MoreLeadership peer groups have been a critical and strategic means of growth and success for thousands of executives, especially C-suite, for decades. Executives prioritize that half-day or more each month because they quickly see the results in their own ability to lead and think innovatively. They recognize that the day they stop investing in their own growth is the day they hit a plateau that quicky transitions to descent.
Read MoreTransitions are part of life’s many seasons. If you’re not in one now, you are most likely either coming out of one or heading toward one. Much like spring, there are aspects of these seasons that can be wonderful and energizing, and others that are messy and even stormy. Over the last few years, all of us have gone through varying degrees of transition, much of which was thrust upon us.
Read MoreCutting through the overwhelm can be, well, overwhelming. And trying to find any kind of time to do so can seem elusive, almost laughable. The thoughts, the plans, the to-do lists crowding our heads. Our families need us. Work needs us. Our bodies and minds are yearning for five minutes of selfcare. Then comes the worry and all the things we “should” be doing right now. When we collapse in our beds at night, our brains are still working - reviewing the day, making new lists, new plans.
Read MoreResearchers say that over the course of a lifetime, we will have spent one-third of our lives at work. Whether we work remotely, in an office, or a combination of both—we spend big chunks of days and weeks engaging with our coworkers: over 2,000 hours a year. How we treat them is a much truer reflection of our faith than church attendance or going to a Bible study with friends.
Read MoreSingle Motherhood. How do we do it? How do we take on one of life’s toughest challenges by ourselves? Well, it ain’t easy. And I certainly do not have it figured it out. But I want to share what God has taught me. Because we are all in this together.
Read MoreIt’s not a surprise that the increase in remote work, while it has many benefits, also contributes to isolation and workplace silos. A 2-year remote work study conducted by Stanford found that while remote work increases productivity equivalent to a full day’s work, it also comes with a significant downside. A considerable number of subjects in the remote working control group asked to return to the office. Their main reason? Loneliness.
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