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I Played My Best For Him

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Paige Givens

I have a list of songs for every holiday, every occasion, every season. Basically, for everything! Being a lover of music, I call up memories by listening to songs. Christmas songs have to be my favorite of all. I love … Continue reading →

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Kindergarten Students Write About America’s Week

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Paige Givens

It’s been a long week,  America. We’ve fussed and argued and cried and argued and prayed and argued and resolved to stop and then kept arguing. We are like kids stuck in the backseat on a trip that has no … Continue reading →

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What if You Had to Vote for Moses?

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Paige Givens

“There’s no one to vote for.” I’ve heard it over and over. I’ve even said it a few times. “There’s no good choice for our next President. What are we going to do?” I admit, I have moments when I … Continue reading →

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The Path No One Knew Was There

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Paige Givens

Your road led through the sea, your pathway through the mighty waters–a pathway no one knew was there! Psalm 77:19 Have you ever found yourself on a road that you didn’t intend to be traveling? It can be surprising, challenging, … Continue reading →

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The Broken Puzzle Piece

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Paige Givens

“Mrs. Givens, I can’t finish this puzzle. This piece is broken.” My kindergarten student held a single puzzle piece out to me that was missing an edge. “Wait!” said a friend. “Here’s the broken part.” “So? It’s still broken. I … Continue reading →

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Teachers Say the Craziest Things: Back to School Edition

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Paige Givens

Especially when school is starting back. Especially in kindergarten. Sometimes I hear myself and I think, “Really? Did that just get said?” But it NEEDS to be said! Our little friends are very literal and sometimes need very explicit directions … Continue reading →

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What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Paige Givens

“But who will be my friend?” This was the question I constantly asked my mom and myself as a child. I was always concerned with having a friend close by to help me conquer whatever situation I was walking into. Going … Continue reading →

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Finding Our Way Home (part 2)

Posted on July 2, 2016 by Paige Givens

Pssstt!…..You may want to read Part 1 before reading Part 2! After living in The House for only 7 months, Chris and I learned to find contentment and joy no matter where the Lord moved us. He was our home. He … Continue reading →

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Finding Our Way Home (part 1)

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Paige Givens

They say home is where the heart is…but I have learned that home is where God says it is. And when I get my heart where God wants it to be, then home becomes where my heart is. This is … Continue reading →

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He’s a Good, Good Father

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Paige Givens

My husband Chris is a wonderful father to our two little boys. He plays with them, laughs with them, follows through with what he tells them. He listens to them and disciplines them, because he loves those boys. He’s a … Continue reading →

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