I recently had a conversation with my son about networking. He insists the term was first used to describe computers. I argued that it was used for people. Well, I found a few sources to support my answer, one being an article from December 9, 2024 on Inc.com. You can read it here. It states, “Around about the late 1970s and early 1980s, a time when the baby boom generation was moving into the workforce, the term “networking” appeared.” This... Read more
So many times in life we separate parts of ourselves. Often we separate the personal from the professional. More than that we separate our faith, particularly in business. Did you know that God created you? Of course you did! Do you know who God created you to be? You may need to work on that, but God does have a plan for as stated in Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know well the plans I have in mind for you—oracle of... Read more
When you align your life, it means you are living according to your values, beliefs, goals and purpose. Your actions are an echo of your values, beliefs, goals and purpose. People know who you are by what you say and what you do. You are authentically you. When you are living in this alignment, you are creating clarity as to who you are and your strengths for both you and others. Living in alignment brings you peace because you... Read more
The Power of Hope The coming of a New Year brings hope to many people. It brings hope of good things to come, of positive changes and maybe even some extra self care! Hope is good, but without action, does not yield results (in most cases). Many people use the start of a new year as a season of renewal. For instance, they create resolutions (or wish lists). These resolutions usually die out because there is no solid plan of... Read more
It seems that every year, commercialism pushes holidays faster and faster, chasing the almighty dollar. Halloween costumes and decorations are out earlier and earlier. I believe I saw Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations all out at the same time! New Year’s Eve party favors and decorations were out before Christmas Eve! People are wishing each other a Happy New Year before Christmas Day is here. People quickly move past Christmas, often as soon as December 26. Is Christmas really over?... Read more
All of my life I have been surrendering. The problem is that I have been surrendering to the wrong things. I have been surrendering to my parents, my siblings, my spouse, my children, my bosses, my colleagues and even my friends. I have been surrendering to society and its values and expectations. I have been surrendering to fear. It has taken me a long, long time to realize I have been wrong. I only need to surrender to One. That... Read more
I always welcome comments, suggestions and questions regarding my column. Recently, I was asked to talk about prayer. Here, I will uncover what it is, the role of prayer, how to pray, when to pray and why pray. I will wrap it up with some practical tips to deepen your prayer life. What Is Prayer? The concept of prayer is a universal spiritual practice. It holds importance across cultures and religions, is the most basic, foundational way to communicate to... Read more
Advent is a time of preparation. In the Christian faith, it is time to prepare for the birth of Jesus. This may seem silly to some non-believers since Jesus was already born. Much like we celebrate the birth of each human being, we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, our Savior. Fr. Mike Schmitz explains more here. What is Advent? Advent begins the Church’s liturgical year. The four Sundays, along with the weekdays, comprise the season leading up to... Read more
One of Fr. Mike Schmitz’s Sunday Homilies really sparked my interest on this topic of being a laborer for Christ. In today’s world, religion is being criticized and even ostracized from mainstream everything. I began thinking and praying how I can do better. I know I need to be Christ-like as well as live as a disciple as called in the Bible in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of... Read more
One of the things I learned during 35 years of marriage is what to talk about before marriage! Hindsight is 20/20!! In my previous article, “Insights from 35 Years of Marriage,”I briefly mentioned some important topics to discuss before marriage to help create a strong and lasting marriage. This article will take a dive into these topics and why they are important for a strong and lasting marriage. Talk Before and During Marriage Couples need to have important... Read more
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