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An Introduction to Forgiveness
There is not a one-size fits all approach to forgiveness because the magnitude of offense is different from situation to situation. So, when attempting to explain the how-to for understanding or applying forgiveness, I immediately question the magnitude of the offense...
Embracing The Winter Seasons of Life
Living most of my life in Pennsylvania. I’ve always enjoyed the four seasons and have very fond memories of the winter season. However, after a few months of playing games, enjoying outdoor activities like ice skating, sledding, and drinking lots of hot chocolate we...
Forgiving In the New Year
Most of us have experienced things in the past year that we need to forgive so we can start this year with a clean heart. However, the old mantra “forgive and forget” needs a refresh because while forgiving is possible, forgetting is not. I love the quote, “We forgive...
Away In A Manger
Most likely the first Christmas carol I ever learned was "Away In A Manger." It's a favorite of many, although it was originally a children's hymn. Did you know there was a misconception that the lyrics of "Away in a Manger" were actually written by Martin Luther? We...
Silent Night
I spoke once at an event in Lawton, Oklahoma that brought business women together at no cost to them. The luncheon was meant to encourage them in their business and to appreciate the community they serve. They also gave a contribution to a nonprofit in their...
Joy To The World
It is once again December and the month of Christmas. Many retail shops announce Christmas before Halloween, which makes Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas blend together and by the time Christmas arrives it can feel like just another holiday. Christmas is not just...
In This Life You Will Have Troubles
We seem to be surprised when tragedy or trouble comes knocking on our door. Yet, Jesus said, “In this life, you will have troubles”. It’s what happens on this imperfect planet called Earth. Troubles and tragedy impact us and can change our destiny. The choices we...
Kindness Goes A Long Way
"Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another." It's the line my Mother said many times as she tried to teach all eight of us kids to learn the art of getting along. I was reminded of this while stopping for a cup of coffee at a little coffee shop in...
Letting Go
Do you hope things would be different? Can you accept your life as it is? Life doesn't always go as planned, does it? There are many situations we wish wouldn't happen and sometimes we find ourselves hoping and praying that things would be different? It's not easy to...
God Is Everywhere
The shooting that took the lives of twenty-seven people in a church in Sutherland, Texas last weekend rocked our communities, our state, and our world. Our minds and hearts cannot begin to understand the evil that is all around us and is able to suddenly shatter our...
The Joy of Answered Prayer
I recently had the privilege of speaking at a fundraiser at the school where our grandchildren attend, Trinity Christian School. The theme was "The Joy of Answered Prayer". I love the thought of answered prayer. My mind goes back to the time I learned about prayer as...
The Poison of Not Forgiving
Most of us have said these lines at some point in our life’s experience with hurt and pain: 1. They were wrong. 2. I could never forgive them. 3. I can never condone what they did. 4. What they did was unforgivable. The results of not forgiving are bitterness, hatred,...
Overcome yourself and you can overcome any obstacle.
Overcome and Lead recounts the powerful stories and essential lessons learned from Anne Beiler’s time as the founder of Auntie Anne’s® Pretzels, the world’s largest pretzel franchise. With no capital, no formal education, and no business plan, Anne launched Auntie Anne’s after a series of tragic life events left her broken traumatized, and in a deep depression. As Anne and her team grew the company, she also grew herself personally and professionally. Learning to overcome her greatest obstacle – herself – is what she calls, her greatest success. And now, she’s sharing the leadership lessons and principles she learned to help you move from feeling overwhelmed and inadequate to empowered and confident.