Category: Practical Personal Growth

Several years ago, I was working for a person with whom I rarely saw eye to eye. One morning, I walked into my office to find my boss had taken the liberty of rearranging my desk, including removing personal items, without asking or notifying me in advance. And if that weren’t enough, they explained away their actions with a slimy smile, insisting my office looked “unprofessional.” I was furious and even humiliated by their attempt at an unnecessary power play, and I wanted nothing more than revenge…

Forgiveness is a frequently misunderstood concept; therefore, it is an infrequently experienced reality. Yes, forgiveness is a lived reality – one that I want you to experience, maybe for the first time, this fall. That’s why I’m writing this blog series, “Fall Into Forgiveness,” to help demystify this life changing concept…

Earlier this week I popped into a coffee shop after running some errands. I was feeling productive and the weather was feeling hot, so I decided to treat myself to a specialty iced coffee. I ordered my drink and waited at the pick-up counter until my drink was ready and my name was called. When I heard my name I grabbed the cold cup, slipped my straw in through the lid and took a big sip. Instead of a sigh of satisfaction, though, I let out a big sigh of disappointment. My drink was missing something…