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To the Christian Teacher in a Public School
How many times have you heard the term (or one similar) “They’ve taken God out of public schools!”? I’ve heard it many, many times but so far it has failed to worry me. Don’t get me wrong, it saddens me that … Continue reading
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Tagged back to school, blogging, christian teachers, faith, family, God in schools, music, public school system, teaching, writing
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About That Difficult Child…
They kick. They hit. They talk back. They yell at you. They stomp their feet, cross their arms, and refuse to budge. They destroy school property. They are not nice to the kids around them. They are difficult. I’m not … Continue reading
Posted in Devotionals, Teaching
Tagged behavior, Christianity, creation, difficult children, faith, God, music, purpose, school, teaching, writing
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A Journey of Faith, Hope, Charity, and a Little Grace: Sherry’s Story
My friend Sherry and her husband John have four extraordinary daughters. You don’t have to look very far to find out where the four daughters’ extraordinary qualities come from…just look at their parents! John is the Sunday School teacher for … Continue reading
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Tagged blogging, brave moms, charity, faith, grace, hope, mothers, writing
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God Speaks To Me…And You, Too!
Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian, and he led the flock to the far side of the wilderness and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. There the angel of the Lord … Continue reading
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Tagged Burning Bush, Christianity, church, creation, cross, faith, gifts, God speaks, hymns, Jesus, love, Moses, music, singing
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To Moms: There Are Lies That Are Stealing Your Memories
I love being a mom. Long ago, I had pictures and stories in my mind of the kind of mom I’d be before I ever had kids. I played out the scenes of my kids’ childhood in my mind, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, church, faith, family, friends, love, memories, motherhood, mothers, music, parenting, purpose, redemption
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No Turning Back
When I decided to follow Jesus, I knew there was no turning back. In that moment of total surrender, I felt invincible. If God was for me, who could be against me, right? The truth is, once I became a … Continue reading
To The Ones Who Are Weary
Are you weary? Are you heavy-hearted? Tell it to Jesus. I’ve sung the lyrics to that song so many times. Tell it to Jesus, tell it to Jesus! He is a Friend that’s well known. You’ve no other such a … Continue reading
Who Are You Called to Be?
Usually when I sit down to write, the words flow out like water. They are fluid, twisting here and there, and I am comfortable following them as they move. Today is a little different. Today, I’m sitting here and I’m … Continue reading
Walk to You: Jayson and Hannah’s Story
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
Draw Me Nearer
Being a kindergarten teacher, I have a special hidden talent that amazes my husband. I can read almost anything written by a child and make meaning out of it! It’s a talent that is shared by all other kindergarten and … Continue reading
My Story, My Song 