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It’s ok to not be ok.  I am not the one who first said this quote.  In fact, I believe that this is a very common saying, but I do sometimes have to live by this mentality.  For a long time, we were taught that when people ask how we are, we are supposed toContinue reading “It’s ok to not be ok:”

Recently, I started a new book called “To Selena, with Love.”  I started to read the book about the late latin pop singer, Selena.  Since I am a Spanish teacher, I was definitely interested in reading this book.  I also thought I could use it in my classes for a cultural activity since she wasContinue reading “Taking Decisions Seriously:”

Recently I have been impressed with the people in my life who are taking a risk doing different things in their lives.  I have noticed many of my friends who have opened businesses, created their own designs, and who have decided to start using their skills for others, etc.  I have known a lot ofContinue reading “Just do it: Take a risk”

The armor of God is a subject that I have not really done a lot of research or thinking about before, but it is important to think about how one can defend themselves against the terrors of the world with Christian armor.  When a person is ready with the full armor of God, they areContinue reading “The armor of God:”

In church this last week, we sang the song, “Holy Spirit,” by Francesca Battistelli.  While I have always enjoyed this song, it has never been my absolute favorite.  However, listening and singing in church this morning gave me a new and better perspective over this song.  This song has some pretty amazing lyrics, and thoseContinue reading “Welcome Holy Spirit:”

Recently I was reading the book, “The Fight to Flourish” by Jennie Lusko.  There was a chapter where Jennie described how she was struggling and getting upset by her husband, Levi, when he wasn’t giving her everything that she needed in order to thrive.  However, through a night of reading Psalm 73, she realized thatContinue reading “Don’t depend on human relationships:”

This past year I was the head speech coach at the school that I teach at.  This was the first time that I have ever been a coach, and I will not lie when I say that it has probably been one of the most stressful experiences of my life.  While I love speech, IContinue reading “Reflection from a first year speech coach:”

In the year of 2020, I decided to start writing a blog, and wow, what a year 2020 has been.  Obviously, that is something that everyone is talking about, and there were many who just wanted the year of 2020 to end and 2021 to begin.  There is a hope that everything else will startContinue reading “The Importance of Writing”

If you have been in the church for a long time, there are a lot of names that are given to Jesus.  He is a Savior, Redeemer, son of God, Holy, Mighty, Righteous, and many more.  All of these words are wonderful and they all encapsulate the greatness of the Lord.   However, while IContinue reading “Jesus as friend:”

Rhonda is one of the best aunts in the entire world.  She was always one of the most compassionate and kind people.  Finding out that Rhonda was diagnosed with cancer hurt my heart tremendously.  She was and is such a kind and loving human who shouldn’t have to suffer the pain and the sickness thatContinue reading “My wonderful aunt, Rhonda:”