Inspired Conversations Karin Kirkendol

Karin continues with Coach Joe Charleston and his article "Chasing Shiny Things"Chasing Shiny ThingsAugust 4, 2021I had worked into the late hours of the night to get a report together for a 9 AM Executive Leadership Team meeting the following day. All I could think about was going to bed. As I worked my way to bed, the thought was in my mind to read the bible. The closer I got to crawling into bed, the louder the voice rang in my ears. At one point I actually covered my head with the pillow to see if it would go away. I kept hearing “Read the Word. Read the Word”. I finally gave in. I flopped open my Bible on the night stand and there it was, James 1. My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. James 1: 2-4On the corner of the page, I recognized the handwriting to be penned by my ex pastor, “This is the answer to your probl