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The people we read about in the Bible really showcase a lot of different characteristics to us, its readers.  There is such a wide array of characters that are filled with bravery, hope, faith, but then there are also a lot of characters filled with anger, bitterness, and cowardice.  The other interesting thing about theContinue reading “Always Being able to Learn:”

I was reading my devotional book by Micah Tyler, “Walk by Faith.”  This has been a very good and loving devotion.  I have been reminded a lot about God’s love, ways that I tend to walk away from God, and how I can grow in faith. This last devotional really struck me because it isContinue reading “Always the Rule Follower:”

I have talked and thought a lot about leaving the teaching field.  I have been teaching for four years, and I have had a lot of opportunities and experiences.   Some have been incredibly high and extremely rewarding, but there have been a few others that have been very hard and discouraging.  I have thoughtContinue reading “The First Scary Step:”

Today at church, I was all ready to continue our way through Genesis.  This is where we have been the past two months, and I was excited to hear thoughts from the speakers on the next journey for Abraham and Sarah.  However, church was a bit different today.  They had a man named Merve giveContinue reading “Don’t Let Shame or Embarrassment Stand in your Way:”

My mom kindly and graciously gave me a devotional book for Valentine’s Day.  It is called “Walking Free” by Micah Tyler.  I am already in love.  It has really short daily entries that help you think.  There was an entry that I read recently about Peter.  Peter, the man who was a disciple of JesusContinue reading “Faith Takes Time:”

We all have shows or other forms of entertainment that we consider to be guilty pleasures.  Many of these are what people will consider “trash television.”  These are not meant to be taken seriously.  They are meant for pure entertainment, even some very unholy entertainment.   Some of my absolute favorites are Dance moms, theContinue reading “Our Guilty Pleasures:”

There was high energy in my Sunday school class last week.   The six kids that were there were ready to run.   They wanted to jump and play.  It did make sense as it was actually 30 some degrees as opposed to -30 windchill outside.  I too felt the effects of the “heat” andContinue reading “The Greatest Game of Hide and Seek:”

For my Bible Study, I have been reading a book about community.  This book is called, “Find your People,” by Jennie Allen.  She introduces the importance of community by introducing the research statistics of community and friendships as fundamental for health.  There has been a lot of research related to this topic.  Even though theContinue reading “The Importance of Community:”

I really love being a Sunday school preschool teacher.  I love getting to work with really young children for an hour a week.  It is definitely a change of pace from my usual of working with high school students.  However, I have definitely had a lot of learning when it comes to teaching a youngerContinue reading “Focus on the Cross:”

For those who know me, they know my favorite band is Switchfoot.  Switchfoot is a contemporary band.  Their songs talk a lot about love and hope, and it is very apparent that they are believers, but they are not necessarily singing worship songs.  I love their song lyrics.  Listening and trying to fully understand theContinue reading “All my Landlocked Dreams:”