Stuff We Talk About

Although my mother went home to be with the Lord, she told me something years ago that I will never forget. I want to pass on the same...

By Vernalee In 1966, the gospel group, The Soul Stirrers led by Sam Cooke recorded, "Jesus be a fence all around me every day." An inspiring song, it speaks of God's protection. With God's protection, you are never alone but surrounded and engulfed with his love, mercy, and grace. Growing up, we had a Sears & Roebuck silver wire fence with a gate (Remember those?) around our house. That fence kept unwanted folks out. It gave us an extra sense of protection and security. No

By Vernalee Teamwork makes the dream work because leaders share a common vision with those on their team. ”This well-known phrase was first attributed to John Maxwell, an American Clergyman. His original quote was; Teamwork makes the dream work, but a vision becomes a nightmare when the leader has a big dream and a bad team.” The quarterback doesn’t win the game, the team does! A strong team builds an atmosphere that's conducive to success. ... When people work together and

By Vernalee My project plan that guides my daily activities is right here by my side. I may not timely accomplish all tasks, but I outline them so that I can at least have a roadmap. As I start each day with thankfulness, (from the moment I wake), my first order of business is to thank The Lord for another day of life for my children, loved ones, and me. As I travel through the day, I am very task driven. Writing my daily blog, answering emails, attending Team meetings, wr

Today. It’s here! Make the most of it. Use your time wisely. Don’t take people for granted. This is short and sweet. Show people -friends or family - what they mean to you today. Tomorrow isn’t promised!

By Vernalee Grateful. Thankful. Blessed. Every day that we wake and breathe the fresh morning air is a blessing. Each day gives us another opportunity to enjoy life; to realize dreams; to perfect our skills; to do what we want to do - and enjoy doing; to love and be loved; to be a better person; to help someone along the way...to live life to the fullest! Every day has its own unique beauty. You can either wallow in misery or enjoy the pleasures. The latter is the best alte

By Vernalee “Saint Patrick's Day, while not a legal holiday in the United States, is nonetheless widely recognised and observed throughout the country as a celebration of Irish and Irish-American culture. Celebrations include prominent displays of the color green, religious observances, numerous parades, and copious consumption of alcohol. “ Many of us are enjoying our corn beef sandwiches today! So …Happy St. Pat’s Day!

By Vernalee It’s here! Today is Monday! I have my “To Do” list ready. There are so many projects that I have to start and complete this week. Every Monday morning, I lay out my list and every Monday, I feel overwhelmed! I ask myself, “How can I possibly get all of these tasks done?” It’s a funny thing because every Friday, I say, “Wow. I accomplished a lot this week; more than I expected. It’s unbelievable how far I moved the needle.” I realize that - One step begins the j

By Vernalee "Precious Lord" is one of those "pick you up" gospel songs. The lyrics, “Precious Lord, take my hand, lead me on, let me stand,”are powerful as they describe a mental/physical state. The lyrics ask for The Lord’s guidance and help. Indeed, it was Dr. Martin Luther King's favorite! When he wanted to "hear the voice of God," King called upon Mahalia Jackson to sing "Precious Lord." The lyrics magically transport the Holy Ghost spirit to your presence. "Precious Lord