Hello and welcome to the next edition of Unlimited HOPE – with insights to brighten your day!

Honorable Living

Each Sunday, I prepare a summary of the message from our church, along with a study sheet for those who want to reflect more deeply during the week. We recently finished the book of Ruth, and one powerful truth we uncovered was how Naomi and Ruth chose to do the next best thing—even when they didn’t know God’s plan or how things would turn out.

Most of us can relate. We can plan for the future, but we rarely know exactly how things will unfold. Choosing the next best thing is one way we step forward in faith. Sometimes, that means taking action. Other times, it means waiting. Always, it means seeking God’s guidance for that day.

We can rest in the truth that He does have a plan—a plan to shape us to be more like Him. That’s an even deeper goal than happiness. It leads to joy and peace that runs deep, even in the midst of suffering, which we all encounter in this broken world.

Ongoing Learning

I use Canva regularly to create visuals for my business and clients. Typically, when I needed to use an image, I would download it from the source, then upload it into Canva.

But recently, I discovered that Canva connects directly with Google Drive! I can now search for an image and pull it right into my design—no downloading or uploading needed. One small change that saves a step and a few minutes. Learning like this keeps things fresh—and productive!

Power Skills

Let’s talk about what I call Power Skills.

You may know them as “soft skills,” but there’s really nothing soft about them—except that they often make you a more enjoyable person to be around. I prefer the term Power Skills because these abilities give healthy strength to your day and your relationships.

They include time management, clear communication, conflict resolution, and emotional intelligence—just to name a few. I’ll be sharing more tips on these in future issues, but here’s a thought to ponder in the meantime:

We don’t have time to BE difficult people.

(Let me know what you think of that!)

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For You, From Me Are you grumpy or grateful at work? Here’s a worksheet to help you reflect: Want to talk it over with me? I’m available by either billable or pre-paid arrangement.