“You know the quote, “You can fool all the people some of the time, and some of the people all the time, but you can’t fool all the people all of the time.” ~Abraham Lincoln It’s also true of pleasing people. You can please some people all the time. You may even be able to…
Rev isn’t pastoring a congregation at the moment, but he has in the past. We know what it’s like to lead a group of people with varying personalities and opinions. We know what it’s like to have someone threaten to leave for exactly the opposite reasons that someone else is threatening to leave. If you’re…
How is your impulse control? What rules do you follow? Are any of them non-negotiable? Would you like people to respect you more? Would you like to respect yourself more? Good news! It’s not too late. It’s never too late. You can take steps to strengthen your character. “Character” is defined as “the inherent complex of attributes that…
I rarely have writer’s block. I can almost always think of something to say. What to write about this third week of September and first week of fall? I thought and prayed, and repeated often . . . and nothing. Then two words came to my heart and mind. “I do.” Do you promise to…
You’ve heard of IQ (intelligence quotient), you may even know your number. You may have heard of EQ (emotional quotient), and like me, you may even believe it’s important. But have you heard of HQ? Hope Quotient I’ll admit that up until about a month ago, I had no clue how to answer the questions: HQ…
God answers the mess of life with one word, “Grace.” ~Max Lucado We believe that we are all saved the same way, by the undeserved grace of the Lord Jesus. Acts 15:11 Shh. Listen. God is whispering grace to you. Huge love. Grace to cover your worst shame. Grace to forgive your worst offense. Enough for you….
For the next seven days I’m taking a challenge to amp up my intentional kindness. So start thinking of ways you might take part in the challenge with me. I recently read a story I’d like to share with you: Burnt Biscuits ~ Author Unknown When I was a kid, my mom liked to make breakfast…
In 2011, the United Nations declared July 30th, International Friendship Day; although most countries celebrate on the first Sunday in August. I think we should celebrate all week! At least, that’s what we’re going to do here at CMB. Celebrate Friendship – 12 Qualities of a True Friend 1. Patient – A true friend understands you’re…
“I’m Borrrrrred!” Two words that can strike fear in the hearts of parents all over the country. So, in the middle of summer vacation when boredom is popping up in communities from east to west, July is Anti-boredom Month. Boredom is an emotional state experienced when an individual is left without anything in particular…
Last week I wrote a post titled, Loving Day – Love Knows No Color. It quickly became one of my top posts receiving many likes, shares, and visits. Something I wrote rattled around in my head all weekend. I’m a little surprised no one said anything which I hope means you all took it the way…
In 1961 it would have been illegal for our children to marry each other. 22 states and 96% of the population disapproved of interracial marriage. Then on June 12, 1967, in the case Loving v. Virginia, the Supreme Court unanimously struck down the country’s anti-miscegenation laws, allowing interracial couples across the country to marry. Loving…
“Etiquette is the science of living. It embraces everything. It is ethics. It is honor.” ~ Emily Post “Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter what fork you use.” ~ Emily Post Etiquette or manners . . . simply put, are…
It’s National Honesty Day – Celebrated on April 30, it was invented by M. Hirsh Goldberg, who chose the last day of April since the first day of that month, which is April Fools’ Day, celebrates falsehoods. M. Hirsh Goldberg, former press secretary of Maryland and writer of many novels, created the holiday in the early…
On April 22, 1864 the words “In God We Trust” first appeared on U.S. coins. It originated in “The Star-Spangled Banner”, written during the War of 1812. The fourth stanza includes the phrase, “And this be our motto: ‘In God is our Trust.’” The Star-Spangled Banner v. 1 – O say can you see by the…
Have you ever watched an episode of Hoarders? I used to have a dream that I lived in a huge house full of doors, many of which were locked. I often wondered what it meant. The Lord whispered that the doors represented rooms of my heart that I kept locked from Him. Those secret hidden…
I can’t remember a time as a child when anyone placed a gold star on something I wrote. Speech classes were a breeze, with my gift for gab and dramatic flair . . . what I didn’t have in substance I made up for in pizzazz. My problem on paper was knowing how to punctuate my…
Woo Hoo! It’s No Housework Day! A day to forget those daily chores . . . to leave the laundry until tomorrow, pile the dishes in the sink, and ignore the crumbs on the floor. It’s time to celebrate. If I could, I would declare everyday – No Housework Day! From Punchbowl: National No Housework…
The Golden Rule What if . . . we could consistently treat others the way we want them to treat us if we traded places. The person who is our: Friend Spouse Child Parent Grandparent Neighbor Teacher Student Employer Employee Server Garbage Collector Mail Carrier Salesperson Telemarketer Stranger Or the person who is: Physically Ill…
It’s Weed Out Hate Day – How Will You Celebrate? I hate hate. It’s defined as extreme aversion or hostility toward someone or something. Like love, hate is described as a feeling. Like love, hate is a choice. April 3rd is the day to “weed out hate, ” and sow seeds of peace and kindness. The Weed…
April 1. This is the day upon which we are reminded of what we are on the other three hundred and sixty-four. ~Mark Twain, April Fool’s Day is of unknown origin, but many believe it began around 1582 in France, when the Gregorian calendar was introduced, and New Year’s Day changed from April 1st to…
On She’s Funny That Way day, individuals pay tribute to the funny/quirky side of women. I believe the best humor happens in moments that surprise us with quirky twists . . . unexpected responses, photos, captions, and situations. She’s Funny That Way – 5 Funny Things about Women 1. Women are curious and want to be…
