A follower be

Our Daily Bread
Have you ever met a man or woman that you would follow any where?  I don't mean a physical attraction or romantic interest.  I am talking about a true leader that inspires you to follow their leadership.

Our Lord Jesus Christ was one of those folks.  He didn't just tell his people what to do.  He lead them by example.  What an example he was! 

Whenever you have doubts or it seems like your prayers are not being answered, remember our Lord and his life here on earth. He lead by example.

Lord Jesus, thank you for leading us into righteousness if we will just follow!

Technology Thursday
Six Ways your Technology Manners Need Improving
I admit it.  I am guilty.  I will work on it.  How about you?

 As part of this week's National Business Etiquette Week, the Protocol School of Washingtonoffers several tips for improving business etiquette around the office.

Be all in: Employees should pay attention in business settings and not place their smartphone or tablet on the table. In addition, the phone should be turned off before going into a meeting, dining room or networking event. For those expecting an important call, make sure the phone is on vibrate, alert people beforehand and then excuse yourself when you get the call.   

Don't text and talk: Texting while talking to someone says you're not interested in the other person and that can be a deal-breaker, resulting in the loss of a potential client or valued vendor.  If texting is a must, excuse yourself and find an isolated spot to work.

Email etiquette: Busy people get upward of 200 work emails a day and need time to respond. Allow 24 to 48 hours for a reply and give people the benefit of the doubt. If they don't respond, perhaps the email inadvertently went to the person's junk mail box.  It's also time-consuming to open and read unnecessary emails.  Don't hit "reply all" unless it's absolutely necessary everyone listed needs to read the reply.

Keep voice messages short: Good communicators get to the point quickly. Aim for a voice mail message that is no longer than 30 seconds. It is important to state your name clearly and confirm the phone number you prefer they call.

Choose the right communication: E-mailis the preferred method of communication because it's easily accessible, but don't be afraid to ask someone if they prefer texting.  Of course, a difficult conversation requires picking up the phone or, better yet, talking in person.

Keep private conversations private: Don't talk on the phone while in the restroom or hallway — you never know who may overhear you.  Additionally, since you never know who may be within earshot, don't talk about sensitive work issues when eating out with friends or family.
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Let go, my friends!  God will be there to catch you and hold you in His loving arms!