Tag Archives: Paige Givens

The Crayon Bucket

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Paige Givens

In my classroom, we have this bucket. We call it the crayon bucket. Its job is to hold two kinds of crayons: the broken ones and the forgotten ones. When I started teaching it didn’t take me long to figure … Continue reading →

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The Part that You Don’t Want to Read Out Loud

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Paige Givens

Remember when you were in grade school and your teacher did the dreaded Popcorn Reading fiasco? The one that was supposed to be a “better practice” than Round Robin reading? Oh, the lovely basal readers. I can still remember the … Continue reading →

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I Saw the Cross of Jesus

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Paige Givens

I saw the cross of Jesus, when burdened with my sin; I sought the cross of Jesus, to give me peace within; I brought my soul to Jesus, He cleansed it in His blood; And in the cross of Jesus … Continue reading →

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The God Who Makes All Things New: A Song

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Paige Givens

“The LORD’S lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, For His compassions never fail. They are new every morning.” Lamentations 3:23 The God Who Makes All Things New                                   … Continue reading →

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Teachers Say The Craziest Things

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Paige Givens

You know, kids say crazy stuff. They do crazy stuff. And those of us who spend most of our days around them end up saying and doing crazy things ourselves. When a teacher is “in the moment,” sometimes words come … Continue reading →

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2017: When the New Wears Off

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Paige Givens

It’s a new year! Such a great time for starting fresh. Many are working on fitness and health, work goals, house (and life) organization, and personal growth. But for every person who looks forward to the new season with a … Continue reading →

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Mary’s Treasure

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Paige Givens

 “7 And she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch … 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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He Uses Broken People

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Paige Givens

I am forgotten as though I were dead; I have become like broken pottery.           Psalm 31:12 It’s not fun to watch something break. The vessel cracks and splits open, marring it’s once smooth and flawless surface. … Continue reading →

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