Biblical Lessons in Project Planning from Nehemiah

Long ago, before the Project Management Institute developed the PMBOK and the PMP certification, project management was debuting as a career in the Old Testament.

Biblical Lessons in Strategic Planning from Joseph’s Life

We all know about poor little Joseph. His story takes 14 chapters in Genesis from 37 through 50, a whopping 28% of the entire book. He was his father’s favorite, his mother died in childbirth with his baby brother Benjamin, his…

Biblical Lessons for Community Organizers

Way back when Obama was nominated without much political experience, I remember people were unhappy with many things. One of them was his community organizer position.

Working Mom’s Morning Mental Monologue

Tardy Disaster in Progress

6:37 AM

Oh, Lord, 6:37 AM…

I now have 23 minutes to find an outfit, shower, pack my bags and leave…

The Gift of Triumph

I’ve often written about how much my life has changed for the better since my husband and I have been together. It’s not only the spiritual leadership he provides; it’s also the thoughtful little gifts he gets for me.

Jesus, Justice, and Peace: Part 1, Jesus

I was recently invited to attend an event at the place of worship of a friend who was not a Christian. The event seemed to be a series of speakers on the topic of who founded your religion and what does your religion teach about how justice leads to peace.

A Hard Night, and a Tough Lover

A few weeks ago, another blogger shared the love story behind her marriage. She was discouraged because she felt it would never go viral — it was too old school and traditional. I didn’t know how to respond. I couldn’t classify my current love story, and I never thought…

Bitter Green Memories

Dedicated to all the church ladies and men who sow seeds they don’t reap, especially DS, JS, LM, MS, MS, RB, RB, RE…