Do you ever feel like God is sending you a message? There have been several moments this week when I sensed He was trying to tell me something. Often these thoughts are followed by cynical moments when I say ‘why would God take time out of his busy day to reach out to me, 1 …
Service makes the difference
By Merry Mary I read an article about Starbucks in Sunday’s paper. Starbucks has been struggling lately. Last week they showed a 7% drop in global same-store sales referencing “a pronounced traffic decline”. The evolution or more aptly de-evolution of the Starbucks experience has coffee customers looking elsewhere to feed their caffeine addiction. A new CEO, Brian Niccol, …
Gratitude Challenge – house guests
By Merry Mary Pineapples in general have been showcased as a symbol of hospitality. Supposedly in the South when a guest arrived their bedroom would have posts with pineapples etched on them. Should a guest overstay their welcome, they would find those posts removed as a subtle hint that it was time to move on. I have no …
Gratitude Challenge – birthdays
By Merry Mary Hopefully an easy challenge for you. Up to a certain age (probably mid 20s), upcoming birthdays are greatly anticipated with excitement. And then the day arrives with great fanfare – cake, ice cream, balloons, flowers, gifts, cards, maybe even a party. With great joy we announce to the world another successful turn around the sun! …