Serving with Excellence
Excellence: noun 1: the quality of being excellent. 2: a valuable quality such as virtue Excellent: synonyms are superior, first-class, outstanding, exceptional, superb, best, top, prime, choicest, exquisite, admirable, magnificent, extraordinary, remarkable, sterling and exemplary. Excel: verb 1: to surpass in accomplishment or achievement, 2: to be distinguishable by superiority. […]
Spirit of Detroit
Considered the symbol of Detroit, the 26-foot bronze statue sculpted by Marshall Fredericks in 1958 is one of Detroit’s most easily identifiable landmarks. The monument named the Spirit of Detroit is located in downtown Detroit at the base of Woodward Avenue, across from the GM Renaissance Center. Commissioned in 1955 for […]
The Perfect Getaway
Psalm 27 from The Message Light, space, zest— that’s God! So, with him on my side I’m fearless, afraid of no one and nothing. When besieged, I’m calm as a baby. When all hell breaks loose, I’m collected and cool. I’m asking God for one thing, only one thing: To live with him in his […]
One Thing
Unspoken Truth on Tour
The Mercy Factor
We’ve all known someone with that special talent or quality that makes them stand out. Think NFL QB Tim Tebow, NFL Hall of Famer Dan Marino or Scottish singer Susan Boyle. It’s referred to as the x factor: an indescribable quality or a noteworthy special talent that sets them apart. […]
How’s Your Spidey Sense?
Half asleep, coffee in hand, I opened my front door early one summer morning to check the weather. While observing my pretty garden, I robotically stepped outside when I jerked back reflexively. There he hung … in all his blackness, red beady eyes glistening in the sunlight. One creepy spider […]
2 Ways to Invigorate Your Prayer Life
Last year my prayer life for my family had become stagnant. All through 2014, I eagerly prayed for the women attending my bible studies, for writers I tutor and for those facing health issues, but my faith for the salvation of family members not walking closely with the Lord had […]