Nov 24, 2021 | Gratefulness, Thanksgiving
For 2021 . . . for most of us, a year of many blessings, accompanied by significant challenges. For some of us, thankfulness and gratitude seem elusive this year. Today, a Thanksgiving-themed post from our teammate, Jaime Hlavin, that is helping me focus more on what...
Nov 25, 2020 | Gratefulness, Happiness, Joy, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized
I’ve heard business and psychology gurus pitch the idea that we can think our way to a better life. Their premise? Our brain is soft-wired, and can be re-wired by thinking positively, and in doing so, we can have a happier life. Science seems to support this idea . ....
May 7, 2020 | Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Emotional Health, Gratefulness
Gratitude is a choice. A powerful choice. Especially in difficult seasons of life. Problem is, gratitude is an unnatural response for most of us humanoids. Even in normal times (are there such times?) being grateful doesn’t come automatically for the majority of...
Nov 27, 2019 | Emotional Health, Gratefulness
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day! I’ve heard business and psychology gurus pitch the idea that we can think our way to a better life. Their premise? Our brain is soft-wired, and can be re-wired by thinking positively, and in doing so, we can have a happier life. Since...
Oct 10, 2019 | Gratefulness, Lay Leadership, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Team members, Uncategorized, Volunteers
Gratefulness is a leader’s secret weapon. Its power is often underestimated and underutilized. And it costs nothing. While many contributors to building amazing teams exist, gratefulness expressed to existing team members might be the most effective one. In today’s...