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The White Envelope…A Christmas Story

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The short, inspirational Christmas story below was originally published in the December 14, 1982 issue of Woman’s Day magazine. This moving story inspired the creation of The White Envelope Project, a caring nonprofit organization dedicated to developing the next generation of givers.

May you be as inspired as I to start your own white envelope tradition!

All-Night Enchiladas

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Some things are too good not to share. Last night I served enchiladas for dinner. In between the groans of happiness, my son said “Mom, these of the best enchiladas you’ve ever made, how did you do it”? With a smile and a wink I replied,

Re-gifting Christmas

regiftWe have all done it…or at least pondered the idea – Re-gifting! The act of taking a gift that has been received and giving it to somebody else. But what is the greatest re-gift you can give?

There are a few rules of re-gifting:
1) Check for tags,

What is coaching?

“Our chief want is someone who will inspire us to be what we know we could be.”

~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

CoachingWhat is coaching? Is it counseling, mentoring, or consulting? These are questions I get often when I tell people that I am a leadership coach.

Not just another Christmas Tea

Christmas teaOver the last few years, leaders in ministry (including myself) have renounced the traditional Women’s Tea. Female leaders, tired of being stereotyped, and wanting to be recognized for their leadership capabilities outside of parties and teas, have labeling Women’s Teas outdated and out of touch with society.

Gathering God’s Treasures…How to create holiday memories that last a lifetime

She [Mary] treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. Luke 2:19

Holiday tradtionTree cutting, putting up the Christmas tree the day after Thanksgiving, BIG family gatherings, holiday baking, presents, Christmas Eve service, reading the story of Jesus.

What are your favorite holiday memories?

Let your strengths shine!

“Hide not your talents. They for use were made. What’s a sundial in the shade?”
— Benjamin Franklin

Do you have the opportunity to do what you do best every day?

strengthsfinder“Chances are, you don’t.

How I Became a Helicopter Mom

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My life and actions as a mom all became clear to me as I read the book,

Barbie or Wonder Woman…what do men really want?

Last week on the Imperfect Wives LIVE show we had a great discussion about Knights and Kings – what makes a woman feel security in her marriage. This week, we felt we owed it to our men to talk about what they want in a relationship. Here are my reflections on this week’s show.

What’s Under Your Couch?

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I admit it, I like a clean house. Okay, maybe worse than that. If you want to call putting someone’s glass in the dishwasher before they had a chance to finish drinking it, OBSESSIVE, than go right ahead. I have several excuses for my obsessive behavior.