by Diane R | Jun 26, 2021 | Between Us - Weekly
When I was a little girl about ten years old in the fifth grade, we studied the great world explorations. I remember reading about the Portuguese explorer Bartolomeu Diaz who sailed around the southernmost tip of South Africa and called it the Cape of Good Hope. There was something about the Cape of Good Hope that sounded so exotic and exciting to my 10-year-old self I wanted to go there. It was my dream place for at least that year when I was in fifth grade. ...
by Betweenus | May 3, 2021 | Between Us - Weekly
How many people in the workforce read their organization’s employee handbook or policies? Employees fail to obtain the knowledge and therefore are uninformed. It is crucial to know the expectations of your behavior and rights in the workplace. They are essential components of employment. Employers create policies and handbooks to provide employees with information on their behavior, fairness, and management responsibilities. The information is an employee...
by Betweenus | Apr 21, 2021 | Between Us - Weekly
One of my favorite scriptures is 1 Peter 5: 7 “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” Throughout my Christian life, I have come to embrace that scripture, and it has changed the way I handle my challenges and the ones people share with me. We must come to terms with the fact that we are not problem solvers. We must acknowledge Him when we feel overwhelmed and helpless. The effects of anxiety may elude us, and we will fail to notice...
by Betweenus | Oct 12, 2020 | Between Us - Weekly
We live in a world that has a process for just about everything. A process can eliminate the guesswork and provide us with a straightforward task. It can determine success or failure, and we all want successful outcomes. In December 2019, I was adamant about pursuing my Professional Human Resources Certification (PHR). That was not the first time I set this goal. This time I invested the money and time to make it happen. I discovered that if you are serious about...
by Betweenus | Jul 27, 2020 | Between Us - Weekly
During this time of uncertainty, we can use the prayers and support from family, friends, and our faith community. This season of the Covid-19 pandemic has baffled our medical scientist. We are being inundated with information regarding what systems, safety precautions, and treatments we should follow. Our lives have been disrupted in ways that we never imagined. Unfortunately, many of us have lost family and friends to this pandemic or we are watching them suffer...
by Betweenus | Jul 13, 2020 | Between Us - Weekly
Several people on my job had a friendly competition going on with counting steps, I watched them compare their steps with excitement. They accomplished their goals by getting up early to run or walk before work. I was excited watching them however, I was not ready to embrace walking, so I thought. A year ago, I walked daily for mental clarity and spiritual direction, it was a great time to spend with the Lord. Unfortunately, I lost the desire to walk when they...
