I began to write in a journal about ten years ago and if you have never done journaling, I encourage you to give it a try. Below is a little summary and guidelines to help you get started! Journaling 101 for Smarties by Linda Gillis   Why Journal? Journaling is a way of depositing thoughts, feelings, goals, dreams, sorrows, and fantasies to a trust account with...

Just a little fun, today — a poem from an unknown source: I Love My Job (with apologies to Dr. Seuss) I love my job, I love the pay, I love it more and more each day. I love my boss and he’s the best. I love HIS boss and all the rest. I love my office and its location. I hate to have to take vacation. I love my desk, so drab and gray, And love those paper...

Fear is the most gripping of all the emotions I experience. This morning I couldn’t find my little blue notebook in which I keep record of book sales. Short of panicking and hyperventilating, I practically tore about my creative cave trying to find the book. My heartbeat elevated to the point where one would think I’d been on the elliptical workout...

Good morning! This story comes from my first book, “Incidents from the Church Office — 52 Meditations for Support Staff and Volunteers.Can you relate to it? Stormy Days He made the storm stop and the sea be quiet. Psalm 107:29 I grew up on a farm in Iowa. During tornado season, Mom watched the southwest skies for dark clouds churning up a storm. “I...

I hope your pastor/supervisor treated you as “Queen or King” for the Day today in honor of Administrative Professional Day. If not, please done spending time… Dwelling On Your Day (from “The Donut Theory”) Each of you must take responsibility for doing the creative best you can with your own life. Galatians 6:5   I don’t dwell on how...

I am spending every free minute preparing for two events: Speaker for three sessions at the PAUMCS National Conference (United Methodist Support Staff)  here in Phoenix and my book launch. As much as I enjoy working on these projects, I am missing writing–creative writing and am looking forward to continuing to work on “Preachin’ to the...

Tomorrow morning I leave for Chicago where I will lead a two-day retreat for the Annual Meeting of the National United Church of Christ Support Staff Network. I have been preparing for this event for months, and now I’m ready to go. My mind and heart is cluttered! Below is the opening litany for the retreat. Pray it with me!  L:        Lord, our hearts...