Follow Well. Lead Well.
How do you feel when you stop, really stop, and realize you have taken someone or something for granted — a relationship, a job, education, or even just food on the table? I don’t like it when I come to this place. Its value, influence or proper place in my life was lost. Some things …
What is the most shaping thing about you? What gives you your identity? Our identification speaks for us. ID Please: “Identification?” This is what I hear when traveling overseas. Really, I am being asked, “What country is your home? Where is the proof?” Or, “What is your identity?” For my international friends seeking to stay …
This is Alyssa’s story– a friend and recent Aggie grad. I think you will like her short story and insight as she finds the gospel in the mundane. There was an administrative job that I had on campus a couple of years ago. It was mostly mundane kind of work, file this, print that, hold the …
My heart aches. It is a twisted, steady ache, that cannot be contained alone by my heart as it works its way down to my gut, into my now clinched fists and reaches up to my tight, ruffled brow. This sorrow must escape, so the tears flow, somewhat expectantly — slowly down my cheeks, for …
In my upbringing, Lent was a time of the year when I ate fish on Fridays and I gave up something like chocolate. In my mind, Lent was about self-denial — and this was just suppose to be good for me. So, sometime like on the Tuesday before Lent commenced, I tried to decide what …
This is Taylor’s story (and second on “just a glimpse”) – a friend, intern and recent graduate of Texas A&M. I think you can probably relate to her thoughts on comparison. I appreciate her insight into the places comparison takes us. I often call myself the “Queen of Comparison.” I find it’s such an easy title to maintain. I …
Every Christmas story, play or nativity includes shepherds. When my kids were small, we dug through the closets to find costumes for our own Christmas story reenactment. Being the only girl, I was, of course, always Mary. The baby at the time was Jesus, and another kid would be a shepherd with a towel or …
It is easy to be surprised by how quickly Christmas seems to creep up. I am not sure why this is, since we are reminded about it daily for quite awhile. It isn’t as if the retail stores have tried to keep it a secret for the last two months! I am also always surprised how …
When was the last time you felt lonely? I don’t like to admit when I feel lonely. I can be a little melancholy and reflective. I can feel lonely after a big event, in the midst of a crowd, or after a personal success. Loneliness can come visit any of us for so many reasons. We …
One summer, upon returning from a year in Russia, Brian and I along with our small boys needed to live with Brian’s parents while we hunted for a place to live. After living in Russia we relished in all the American goods, but especially in comfort foods. You know what I mean — the food …
There are times I just wish I could start over; I wish things went differently. No one hopes for a bad ending. This may sound strange, yet could really pay off in the long run — before starting, try stopping. That sounds counterintuitive. What runner would stop after the gun is fired? When the proctor says, “It …
The last two posts discussed beginning with God and looking outward. This time I want to suggest “beginning” by asking for help. Beginning a new year can be exciting, but it also can be full of unknowns and questions. As a child, I was hesitant to ask a question in class. I was afraid I …
Today, the blue sky could not get any bluer and the green grass any greener. It is one of those days that looks and begins to feel almost perfect, yet there is a bird in my backyard ready to attack. Usually birds leave me alone, yet this bird keeps a watchful eye on me as …
The other day my eight-year-old son was complaining about the traffic. “Why are there so many cars? Why is it so busy? Why do we have to wait? “ he asked. I do not think anyone enjoys traffic. Now that students are returning to town, there are more cars on the roads. Fortunately for my son, we do …
I am the kind of person who likes the evaluation time at our staff meetings. I enjoy improving things. It is just a part of me — wanting to edit and make things a little better or attempting to repeat what has gone well. I use to think this was an odd characteristic of mine …
