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 At a recent seminar, the question was asked – “Would you rather have a huge sum of cash now or smaller chunks over a period of years?” Great question; varied answers. Today versus tomorrow; certainties versus uncertainties are the essence of this hypothetical question. For a person with a statistical mind, he/she would do the math on the present value in comparison to the future value of money! Would spreading the cash out bring more manageability and assure tha

By Vernalee Appearances can be deceiving. "Just because someone looks good doesn't mean that they are good for you. Even spoil milk is white." Glitz and glam; the two go together. Hypnotically, your eyes follow the glitter. The sight is so captivating; it's mesmerizing; it can take your breath away. Keep looking and you might find that what you are viewing is misleading. Everything that looks precious may not be. That analysis extends to people, places, and things. Once you

By Vernalee Kites rise highest against the wing not with it means "that people should not seek comfort or resent challenges, but view them as opportunities to grow and rise to the occasion." When we do, we become stronger. We rise! We achieve … which is why we started the journey and set our kite afloat in the air in the first place." Right?

By Vernalee Somedays, we just have to break things down to the basics. Rarely, do we reach great heights on our own. There are so many helping hands along the way. Never will I forget that. Stay humble. Stay prayerful, and remember the people who encouraged, helped … and even picked you up when you stumbled and fell. Every morning when I awake, I say, "Thank you Lord!" I am so thankful for his grace and the wonderful people that he has placed in my path - those helping h

By Vernalee It's official! My name is not on the list this year! Another year has come and gone and although the list has increased to a record number, there is no mention of me; not even an honorable one! So as long as my name doesn't show up on the Forbes' Billionaire List, I have to continue to push my proverbial "Lickety Stick" and work on one of my consulting/writing/entrepreneurial gigs. Cautiously optimistic and being the dreamer that I am, hopefully, my pen will eleva

By Vernalee As we look at our environment today, the world needs love; lots of love! There has been more rioting, more shootings, more killings. The disharmony and hatred are not what God intended for mankind. God created a world intended for an overflowing of love. The Bible defines love in I Corinthians 13:4-7 as - 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily a

By Vernalee I love award shows. I watch them relentlessly. Seeing the stars and celebrities in their finest attire is a treat. The Red Carpet is rolled out for them to showcase their looks and recognize their talents. We don’t have to go to a Black Tie or Special Event to walk the Red Carpet. Everyday that we awake with the breath of life, God is granting us another opportunity to walk on that red carpet of life. It’s up to us to make every step count. Who we have to accomp

By Vernalee Are you a risky daredevil or do you take calculated steps? It is better to be safe than sorry! Agreed? An associate recently recognized that his recent venture had him freehandedly “walking a tightrope without a net!” Strangely, he did not realize that his journey was net-less as he was so entrenched that he had not taken the time to look down. Fear ...he didn’t have at the time! Sometimes, what you don’t see or know conceal the negative consequences. However, on