by Doris Swift | Aug 15, 2018 | 2018, calling, Encouragement for Women, gift, gifts, spiritual gifts
Our gifts were created to shine a light, but what does that mean exactly? Nine years ago, Brian and I took a trip to NYC for our 25th anniversary. Neither of us had been to a Broadway play so seeing one topped our list of things to do while visiting the Big Apple. The...
by Doris Swift | May 31, 2017 | calling, imperfection, love your neighbor, purpose, value
While on a recent visit to our local ice cream shop, I said something cringe-worthy. My grandson and I waited in line and when we finally reached the counter, I turned to him and blurted out: “I’m not having ice cream today so I can get thin enough to have ice cream.”...
by Doris Swift | Mar 11, 2017 | calling, Encouragement for Women, serving, Time
No-Show. I’ve been guilty of it too, so no finger-pointing from this girl. We know how it goes. The I’ll try to make it results in I’m sorry I couldn’t make it. We have good intentions initially, but when go-time comes around, are we showing?...
by Doris Swift | Oct 31, 2015 | calling, Encouragement for Women, promise, purpose
We’ve been lying to ourselves, haven’t we? I know how it goes. We tell ourselves confidence is based on worldly standards, that someone else is a better version of us. We feel like giving in. We tell ourselves we’ve reached our full potential,...
by Doris Swift | Jul 2, 2015 | calling, doubt, equip
Hi Friends! I’m excited to share this article I wrote on leadership, published today at Just Between Friends. If you haven’t already done so, consider signing up for their free newsletter. Here is the link:...
