(SSS*-Week 2) There’s that break-up. You were passed over for that promotion. You called, no answer. You texted, no reply. There’s that peek at your social media activity, no “likes.” Only a fraction of the people you invited showed up. You joined months ago, no "matches." You applied, then came that “Thanks, . . . however . . .” letter. What is happening here and why does it hurt? Rejection is what’s happening. And that “hurt” you feel? It is real! MRI scans prove rejection literally Continue Reading
Pause (Part 2)
Did last week’s discussion on the value of pausing to ponder, process, and pray before moving forward come one week too late? Had you already stepped out there with a hasty response and spent money you now realize you should not have spent, committed to an engagement you’d rather not attend, or said something you wish you hadn’t said? If so, it’s ok! You are in good company. Let’s consider what happened with the prophet Nathan and his hasty response. It did not involve an aggressive Continue Reading
Pause (Part 1)
From the soft water systems that save pipes, to the home security equipment packages that save lives, to move-in specials from the local digital cable company that save money, my husband and I have heard it all. The sales presentation that took the cake, however, was this guy offering a pest control service that, according to him, we absolutely had to invest in. Based on his statistics and termite infestation data, “our very region was forecasted to have a massive termite invasion within the Continue Reading