*I teach elementary kids, so everything I do has to have a bit of entertainment value to it in order to keep their attention. I tried singing and dancing, but that just made them look at me funny. Every February, I teach a unit on America and American symbols to go along with President’s Day.…
God’s Way is Just…Better
One of my favorite scriptures… Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance of what we do not see. — Hebrews 11:1 Knowing the definition of faith and actually putting it into practice are two different things. Memorizing and quoting the words is a good start, but you have to understand what…
You’re Just Not Typical
*Be STRONG. Be BRAVE. Be FEARLESS. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. — Joshua 1:9 I like to write. I doodle all the time. I like quotes. I love Jesus. I always think of how I can put all these…
Finding Peace in a Not So Peaceful Day
Sometimes the smallest things can turn a great morning into a not so great day. Maybe you got to work and the first email you read was one that hit a nerve. (Been there!) Or maybe your day got off to a rough start because you spilled coffee on your shirt as you drove to…
Paintings in the Sky
* Is there anything as wonderful as a sunrise? Well, actually yes…a sunset. Talk about God’s faithfulness. He blesses us first thing in the morning and bookends the day with yet another beautiful blessing. He does this for us every single day without fail. These paintings in the sky are beautiful reminders that we are…
In God’s Hands
* I just love this quote… “Those who leave everything in God’s hand will eventually see God’s hand in everything.” How true is this. Sometimes letting go of control and putting something in God’s hands is easier said than done. I feel that I’m much better about this than I was years ago, but sometimes…
To Camp…or Not to Camp
* My husband and I like to take short, little adventures with our dog, Jack. Camping an hour away from our house might not really be considered a true adventure, but if you know us, things tend to turn adventurous whether we plan on it or not. Even so, I can always see God’s hand…