When I walked into the Walnut Community School in August of 1985 I started a journey that has been exciting, steady, frustrating and challenging yet as fulfilling as any job could be.

One of the best decisions I made was to teach and coach.  I was blessed and count those blessings I had in 37 years in education. 

I hope you are lucky enough to be lucky enough too.  Lucky enough to feel a sense of fulfillment in the work that you do.

No matter what you do to make a living I would challenge you to see it as a blessing.  Seeing it through a positive lens is a choice. 

The work that you do has a purpose and is an opportunity to make a difference. If you believe that it is an opportunity then you will also believe that it is worth doing well and worth working hard at.

If you believe that then you will gain the satisfaction and the best prize that life has to offer.  A chance to work hard at work worth doing. 

At the end of your time doing this work part of your legacy will be how you did your work.  Take advantage of your chance and your opportunity.  Do it well.

I’m cheering for you.

Questions to Ponder and Pursue

1.  How can adopting a positive perspective on your work change your level of fulfillment and sense of purpose?

2.  In what ways can viewing your work as an opportunity to make a difference impact your motivation and work ethic?

What Is The Purpose Of It All

Imagine in a moment of prayer if you asked God what the purpose of it all was and he responded with a letter to you. 

Could it be that the response could read something like this?

Note:  I don’t pretend to know what our Loving Heavenly Father would say, but I can only imagine. 

Dear [Your Name],

You asked, “What is the purpose of it all?” and I want you to know that I hear you.  My beloved child, your purpose is intricately woven into My divine plan. 

Take a look at the words I inspired Paul to write in 1 Corinthians 15:58, “Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm.  Let nothing move you.  Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.”

I have placed you where you are for a reason.  Every task you undertake, when done in My name, holds eternal value. 

Your work, no matter how big or small, contributes to My kingdom.  Embrace your vocation as a calling from Me, pursuing it with passion and perseverance.

Your steadfastness, even in the face of challenges, makes a difference.  In moments of doubt, remember that your dedication is never overlooked.

Each step you take in faith draws you closer to fulfilling the purpose I have set before you.  Stand firm, be encouraged, and know that My blessings are upon you as you work wholeheartedly for My glory.

With all My love,

Your Heavenly Father

Questions to Ponder and Pursue

1.  How can embracing your daily tasks as part of God’s divine plan transform your perspective and motivation?

2.  In what ways can you remain steadfast and passionate in your work, knowing that it holds eternal significance in God’s eyes?

“And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
John 8:32

Sin deceives with promises of freedom, but it only delivers bondage, heartache, sorrow, and ultimately death, separating us from the only true source of life—Jesus Christ.

Sin burdens the heart, as lies weigh you down, piling one on top of another until they consume and trap you. The world disguises these lies, making them seem appealing, but their heaviness remains.

Truth is not subjective, as the world suggests. There is only one truth, and it is this truth that will set you free.

God is love, and God is truth. When you embrace and experience His truth, your heart is liberated, your eyes are opened to a new reality, and the fleeting distractions of this world fade away in the light of His glory and grace.

Embrace the truth of Jesus, and let your heart find true freedom. 

If you have already found The Truth lean into it, and share it.  There has never been a more critical time in our lifetime that people need to hear and experience it. 

It’s a dark, dark world. 
Be a light. 

Be Blessed!

Who doesn’t want to experience the best part of life?  It comes by what we give, not what we receive, and comes by what we give purposely.

We are kind and generous on purpose.  Some days it is harder than others, but that’s where the on purpose comes into play.

Being kind may simply be not being mean to someone.  Not gossipping or talking badly about them can be a way that you are kind, or stopping those who are.

Today, live life on purpose, and for the purpose of giving kindness and generosity to those that you come in contact with.

I’m cheering for you.

Questions to Ponder and Pursue

1. How can practicing intentional kindness and generosity transform your daily interactions and overall outlook on life?

2. What are some practical ways you can consciously choose to be kind and generous, even on days when it feels particularly challenging?

Your Divine Purpose

Matthew 5:13-16 ESV 

[13]  “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet. 

[14]  “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 

[15] Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 

[16] In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.

As a Christ follower, your purpose is both profound and beautiful.  Jesus calls you the salt of the earth and the light of the world (Matthew 5:13-16). 

Salt preserves and enhances flavor, just as you are called to preserve goodness and spread love in the world.  If salt loses its taste, it loses its purpose—remain focused in your faith and in your actions.

You are also a light, shining brightly in a world that can often seem dark.  A city on a hill cannot be hidden, nor should your light be concealed. 

Your good works, driven by love and faith, help to light the path for others, guiding them toward God. 

Let your actions and words reflect Christ’s love, so that through you, others may see His glory. 

Embrace this calling with joy and determination, knowing your purpose is to bring light, hope, and the love of Jesus to everyone you encounter.

Christ is the only true light and it is given to others through you.  Be salt.  Be light.  Live with a purpose that points people to the truth of Jesus and brings all the glory to Him.  

Be Blessed!

Questions to Ponder and Pursue 

1. In what specific ways can you actively preserve goodness and spread love in your daily interactions to fulfill your role as the salt of the earth?

2. How can you ensure that your actions and words consistently reflect the light of Christ, guiding others toward God’s glory?