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Growing up, the best advice I ever received came directly from my father: "Don't say can't,”  and “ always try." For years, as I built my career in publishing, I didn't fully realize how deeply his silent belief in me had laid the foundation for my success. It wasn't until I stepped back in during his battle with Alzheimer’s that I began to see how his lessons in persistence, integrity, and resilience shaped everything I’ve accomplished. Because this story touches on both my professional journey and my personal faith, I recently adapted it for two distinct audiences:   The Business & Leadership Story: Featured on Influential Women , this version dives into the professional lessons, career mentorship, and the stubborn work ethic required to survive and thrive in business. Read the Business Article on Influential Women   The Faith Devotional: Published on Christian Activities , this expanded version explores the deeper spiritual reflections, scripture...

Holidays are sad and lonely times for many people -- a poem and a devotional. Yule Haiku -- A Devotional about Holiday Loneliness | Christian Activities

When Sheriff Andy Taylor sent his young son Opie off to school, on at least one occasion his parting words (as in Ep. 34: "Barney's Replacement") were, "Do a good day's work and act like Somebody!" This may sound odd or even pretentious to the modern ear, but in the South in the 1960's, such an admonition simply meant: You are special. Act like it! So many times we get such tunnel vision about the problems in our lives that we lose sight of the fact that each of us is special - we are all Somebody. Read my full devotional at Act Like Somebody!