Author Archives: Paige Givens

A Christmas That’s Whiter Than Snow

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Paige Givens

“Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.” Isaiah 1:18 (NIV) Friday’s the day! … Continue reading →

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Unto You

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Paige Givens

What does the Amazing Grace look like? The grace that was given to a wretch like me? Is it bright and pristine, like a perfect white coat of paint that covers up all of my pencil smudges and misprints? Is … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Story?

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Paige Givens

If you could sum your story up in a few words, what would you say? Some people have stories of epic proportions. They’ve been miraculously healed, saved from a bondage so tight that it was breaking them, and brought from … Continue reading →

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The Spirit That Hovers Over The Waters

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Paige Givens

You’ve been waiting for me here, in this place. The shadows of night fade into vibrant blue, autumn golds and reds. The mist is gliding up into the colors, in a dance only the Creator could choreograph. It sways with … Continue reading →

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Teachers Say the Craziest Things…Halloween Edition!

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Paige Givens

Okay, so it’s established that teachers say some pretty crazy things in a school day. But just imagine the silliness that goes on during Halloween. Teachers go to great lengths to maintain order–or we just join in the craziness ourselves. … Continue reading →

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Teaching Kindergarten…Fall Home Living Station

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Paige Givens

Here are some Fall Home Living ideas that our kindergarten group started last year… Fall has arrived! We are embracing it and celebrating it in kindergarten. Some of my wonderful kindergarten partner teachers and I  got the ball rolling for … Continue reading →

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20 Pumpkin Activities for Young Children

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Paige Givens

Woohoo! This Friday, me and my peeps are going to party like it’s Halloween!!! And by “peeps”, I mean my kindergarten students…and by “party like it’s Halloween”, I mean that we’re going to do some fun pumpkin activities. 🙂 Anyway, … Continue reading →

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Being a Teacher: To The Poor Souls Who Had Me During “The First Year”

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Paige Givens

After eleven years of teaching, I still don’t exactly count myself as a seasoned veteran teacher, but I am by no means a newbie anymore. There are moments from my first year of teaching that I play back in my … Continue reading →

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What Happens When He Draws Us Near?

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Paige Givens

Have you ever asked the Lord to draw you closer to Him? Did your question come from a time of despair, grief, or desperation? Or did your question come from a place of guilt at your own complacency? We’ve all had … Continue reading →

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Mercy Is His Ministry: A Song

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Paige Givens

Mercy Is His Ministry Words and music by: Paige Givens (BMI), copyright 2014 Are you tired? Are you worn? Your old garments, are they stained and torn? Well there is rest at Heaven’s throne Where Jesus waits to clothe you … Continue reading →

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