Bottom of the ninth. Two outs, bases loaded, tied score. The next batter waits for the pitch. The pitcher delivers—strike one. Another pitch is released and delivered—strike two. Tension mounts. The third pitch is released and … it’s a hit! Up. Up. Up. The ball looks as if it is going to the moon …
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The Power of Just Talking (Jory Fisher & Kim Crabill)
For years, Kim Crabill felt she was the only woman carrying great burdens through life. She kept silent and wore a big smile. Isn't that what savvy women in leadership roles do? Then one day she worked up the courage to get together with a group of seven women and tell them the truth about how much …
Boundaries Like a River (Jennifer Miller, LPC)
I recently found myself sitting along the bank of a river, mesmerized by the sound, the movement, the artistry in which the water progressed downward. It is hard for me to experience such a thing and not contemplate God. He created this place. He created this moment. I knew there was something for …
Visiting 9/11 Memorial and Museum (Rev. Larry Davies)
The 9/11 Memorial is no ordinary tourist attraction. We were enjoying the sights and sounds of New York City but once we stepped on "Ground Zero" the laughter and chatter ceased. We were fellow mourners paying our respects. The 9/11 attacks killed 2,977 people from more than 90 countries. Everyone …
High Diving Board Faith (Guest Blogger Rev. Larry Davies)
I was seven years old, on a very high, high diving board looking down. Nothing seemed more distant than the water below. The atmosphere around me seemed eerily still and dangerous. I was terrified. Shortly after Jesus' death, the disciples decided to go fishing, stayed out all night, and caught …
Becoming a Tough Encourager (Guest Blogger Rev. Larry Davies)
Despite my best efforts, sales were off and I was perilously close to being fired. Sometime in the early 1980s, my new job began with such promise. I moved from Richmond to Virginia Beach, Virginia for what seemed to be the opportunity of a lifetime. I was in charge of a thriving metropolitan …
Are You Prepared to Persevere?
Are you prepared to persevere in your business? Are you prepared to persevere in your life? According to Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, to persevere means "to persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement." Let's explore these …