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I am a part of a monthly Bible study through my church.  We are currently reading this book called, “Alive in Him” by Gloria Furman.  This is a book that is bringing us through the book of Ephesians in the Bible.  This last time we were assigned to read two chapters and pick our highlightContinue reading “You have an untold story to share:”

The world, once again, has been shaken up.  However, once again, this is not for the positive.  All across social media, news broadcasts, and personal conversations, one item has been brought up again and again and that is Russia attacking Ukraine.  This was devastating to watch, and many are just heartbroken.  As a teacher, IContinue reading “Prayers for the world at large:”

Recently I have been memorizing more verses from my Bible.  One of those verses has been 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, “Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.  Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion,Continue reading “For God loves a Cheerful Giver:”

This morning I was reading for my devotional.  The part that I encountered was about Jephthah in Judges who ended up having to kill his own daughter as a sacrifice. I decided that this is probably one of my least favorite moments and stories from the Bible.  I know that may not be the mostContinue reading “My least favorite story from the Bible:”

Recently, I was reading a book called, Scars and Stilettos, which is a memoir written by Harmony Dust.  I highly recommend this book, and I will give a brief synopsis of what this book is about.  However, I do believe that you should definitely read this book for yourself, so you can get her storyContinue reading “Not the Real Nectar:”

I have noticed the last few years that the month of January is one of the hardest months for me and includes some of my hardest moments.  My first year of teaching included my worst teaching and behavior issues plus my worst interaction with a parent.  Then last January, I had a lot of problemsContinue reading “The abyss of January:”

One of the books that I have loved the most is, “The 5 love languages,” by Gary Chapman.  I have loved this book because it taught me that people don’t always think like me (what a concept) and then to go along with that, people do not love the same as me.  If you areContinue reading “The importance of Love Languages:”

Last year I started helping keep books for away basketball games. I really enjoy doing this. One person I have met through this experience is a man who also keeps book at home games for a school in our conference. He is now a person I really enjoy talking to.   This also reminds meContinue reading “Meeting unexpected people:”

This year I am finally picking the word, patience.  It has been a long time coming.  I have always struggled with my patience.  I don’t like to sit and wait.  I also can easily get frustrated and not handle my frustrations with the most grace.  However, something I think that is important is that IContinue reading “Word of the year: 2022”

The first time I heard the phrase, Toxic Positivity, I remember being really confused.  I didn’t understand how you could have toxic positivity.  This sounds like an oxi-moron. So what exactly is toxic positivity?  Toxic positivity is when people expect others to be so positive that they can’t express emotions other than ones of joy,Continue reading “Toxic Positivity:”