I sit in my classroom and look around. The shiny faces of my students working hard is all around me. I love them. Every last one of them. I am new to the profession of teaching. New as in being this is my second year as a teacher, but not new as in life. I […]
I would never have thought I would become a cat person or lady. I mean cats are so…cats! They have no personality (or at least that’s what I thought). I have wanted a dog for years in our marriage. When we got married. We had two fur […]
I am a school teacher. I teach young minds all day and love it. I went back to work last year. I was able to go full-time this year. I struggled all last year with fitting in fitness with just a part-time schedule. Enter in full-time, the struggle became worse. Add the fact we have […]
In less than a week, I leave for Kenya, Africa. I am scared, excited and any other adjective that would describe sheer panic. I will have limited access to my cell phone, my family and really anything that connects me to the my world. Not the outside world because I will be traveling beyond […]
Hello, My name is… (click here for a music video) “Hello, my name is defeat. I know you recognize me. Just when you think you can win, I’ll drag you right back down again. Til you’ve lost all belief” is pouring through my head this week. This song, this moment of truth. This song, Hello, My Name,is […]
I went back to work this year after three years of being home with my children. I loved my time at home. The decision to go back to work was not made lightly. I began the process of finding the perfect job for my new life. I honestly thought God would put me as […]
Today is Valentine’s Day. You won’t be reading this blog on Valentine’s Day. I will post it the day after on February 15th. This post will come to women that have had the best day, the worst day and just an okay day. Some women will read this as a single woman and wish for […]
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Every so often I need a pep talk. Today is one of those days. And when I need a pep talk, I go to Romans 8:26-39. Here are 10 truths from Romans 8 that will encourage you, empower you, and equip you to overcome whatever difficulty you may be feeling right…
Life is a marathon 