I once had someone tell me that being a leader of others is equivalent to adult babysitting. (Whew, the accuracy.) Being a leader can be challenging. Some of you are leaders in the workforce, while others are leaders in their home and familial life. You may even be a voluntary leader at church, in a community service group, or on…

Now that the world is opening back up, there is a hopefulness sprouting as the week comes to an end. You can now ask people what they have planned for the weekend and it doesn’t consist of binging a Netflix series, baking banana bread, or buying another plant for their home which has officially turned into a mini garden. Brunch…

I have a secret . . . I normally skip church on Mother’s Day. That may sound odd to several of you because you know of so many CME People. (CME People = people who only go to church on Christmas, Mother’s Day, and Easter.) In 2020, I was delighted that I didn’t have to think twice about attending church…

Emotions ran high this week. I didn’t always have the words when someone asked, “how are you?” at the beginning of a Zoom call. Or when I received a heartfelt text from a colleague or acquaintance, I didn’t quite have an authentic expression to share. I found myself with a clenched jaw that I had to remind myself to release.…

The sharp sting of the wind whipping off the sea caused a chill to run from the top of their heads to the bottom of their toes. The constant hum of charging chariots filled their hearts with terror. The people cried out with complaints and questions. The Red Sea sat before them and Pharaoh’s armies closed in behind them. Mothers…

It has been over a year since the world turned upside down. This means it has been over a year since a lot of us have hugged a loved one in person or shared special times with those who matter most in our lives. Living away from immediate family or close friends can lead to a feeling of isolation. When…