By Jamie Shafer Some of the greatest inspirations in life are fueled by the stories of people who do ordinary things in extraordinary ways. In conversation with Joe Dudeck, owner of Joetography in Indianapolis, Indiana, it’s easy to be inspired. Dudeck started on a path walked by many. He acquired a good education, moved […]
Caring in the Workplace
By Jamie Shafer A car pulls into a driveway on a neighborhood street. The driver steps out, walks to his mailbox, and returns to his house. The door closes behind him. All is quiet on the street again. It’s a familiar scene in America. It can be tough to build relationships with our neighbors, […]
Building the Huddle
By Jamie Shafer Recently, as a couple was sharing their story with me, the husband referred to a men’s Bible study called Huddle that had really impacted him. Like many of us, life had given him challenges and blessings, but the connections he made with God and others through Huddle had empowered him in […]
Blessings on the road
By Jamie Shafer When Tina Chance initially shared her plans with friends, they laughed in surprise and made remarks about her disdain for early morning hours. “I’m not a morning person,” she admits with a smile. “And I was never that person who would watch everyone’s kids. I just feel this is what I […]
Opportunities on the path
By Jamie Shafer For Stella Walker, a national vice president with Arbonne cosmetics, life has been about trusting the Lord, following his lead, and embracing the opportunities she has found in her path. And she admits with a laugh, “I’ve done more things by accident than on purpose.” Walker has raised four children with […]