Author Archives: Paige Givens

A Brave Mama: Linda’s Story

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Paige Givens

I was born with a seed. It was the seed of music. It was passed down from my parents, whose seeds were passed down to them from their parents. I think we are all born with a special seed of … Continue reading →

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A Brave Mama: Becky’s Story

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Paige Givens

My dad grew up as the third in line of five children to my grandparents. He and his two brothers and two sisters can keep a person entertained for hours with their stories from the growing up years. There are … Continue reading →

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A Brave Mama: Hannah’s Story

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Paige Givens

Matthew 14: 22-31 “The boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it. Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him walking on the … Continue reading →

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A Brave Mama: Donna’s Story

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Paige Givens

When I was a child, I went to Mission Friends, and then to Girls In Action, and then on to Acteens as a teenager. Now I am in Women on Mission at my church.  These are missions curriculums that teach … Continue reading →

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A Brave Mama: Jill’s Story

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Paige Givens

Mamas are brave. Let’s admit it…it takes a whole lot of courage to take a newborn baby out of the safe hospital into a big, scary world. It takes courage to take the little, tiny being into a public place full … Continue reading →

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What Do You See When You Look at the Cross?

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Paige Givens

It’s a thing of beauty, the cross. It symbolizes our freedom from ourselves. It was a necessary tool used by a skilled Carpenter to build a bridge from us to God. We see crosses everywhere, especially during Easter. They are … Continue reading →

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He Is Making All Things New

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Paige Givens

Look, I am about to do something new; even now it is coming. Do you not see it?   Isaiah 43:19 HCSB Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is … Continue reading →

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Are You Martha or Mary?

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Paige Givens

38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he … Continue reading →

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Kindergarten + Math = Wow…Part 2

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Paige Givens

When my school became an AMSTI (Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative) school, I began to make many changes to my math instruction and my philosophy about teaching in general. I’ll be the first to admit that I like control … Continue reading →

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Whiter Than Snow

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Paige Givens

We’ve got snow down here in Alabama. Some of our friends have seen up to 12 inches of snow! This is only the second deepest snow I can remember here. Schools are out, businesses are shut down for awhile, roads are … Continue reading →

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