“Oh! I had forgotten.” But I hadn’t. I had been speaking to my friend Renee about an incident from three years ago, when she and our friends had taken it upon themselves to cure my gloom with retail therapy. They had then proceeded to buy me a lovely lavender hand cream from The Body Shop, but …
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Feminine Strengths at Work (Jory Fisher & Jennifer Miller)
When it comes to work and career, it doesn’t always seem like being a woman is a great benefit. This can be due to a lot of things, but, in this episode, Jory and Jennifer explore how certain characteristics and traits specific to the female gender can create struggles in the workplace. Does being …
Remembering Zig Ziglar (Rev. Larry Davies)
Years ago, before becoming a pastor, I took a business trip to Dallas, Texas. The purpose was to learn how to teach "Born to Win" a motivational seminar designed by Zig Ziglar. While there, I was given a book also written by Zig: Confessions of a Happy Christian. That night, I read all of …
You’re Right – You’re Not Perfect (Jennifer Miller, LPC)
I want you to stop and consider your shortcomings. Sounds like a weird way to start a blog, I know. But it shouldn’t take you very long. We are usually painfully aware of all our flaws and failures. Our inner critic has the list ready to go at a moment’s notice. So here’s your moment’s notice. I’m …
Knowing How to Hold the Line (Jory Fisher & Jennifer Miller)
In their previous episode, Jory and co-host Jennifer Miller explored what boundaries are and how they can look in both personal and professional settings. In this episode, they continue the conversation about boundaries, shifting their attention to learning how to communicate and enforce boundaries. …
Listen (Brett Beeson)
In a blatant "riff off" of my pastor’s latest sermon, let me explain the basic premise of his message: Pastor Steven speaks with a young man who had been turned-off by his experience with “the Church.” “I don’t like the Church,” the youth declares. “Well, what type of church do you not like?” the …
Knowing Where to Draw the Line (Jory Fisher & Jennifer Miller)
You may have heard that good fences make good neighbors, but, good fences can make for good anything. Fences help define things clearly and that is exactly what all of us need for ourselves and our relationships. In this episode, Jory and co-host Jennifer Miller, explore what boundaries are and how …
