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Are you riding on a coattail?
When I was in the 6th grade, I had to give my first oral presentation. I was extremely nervous about getting in front of my peers, especially since I wasn’t prepared. We had a choice to do a report on a book or a movie — then tell the class about the highlights. The purpose […]
Mary
Posted on December 25, 2019 Leave a Comment
It’s been awhile since I’ve even had a desire to write. Even though writing has been a huge outlet for me for the last 7 years, I recently haven’t been able to write a single word. If you choose to express your thoughts this way instead of using your voice in some way, then you […]
Do you want a trophy or do you want the truth?
Posted on September 20, 2018 Leave a Comment
Don’t you just love it when you hear a conversation that doesn’t involve you, but it stays with you for a long time? There were three eleven(ish) year old boys who were having swimming races across the pool. One of the boys would pretty much throw a fit every time because he never won. Before their last […]
Do Unto Others
Posted on August 17, 2018 2 Comments
I just got my nails done. If you have nails like mine, the type that are thin and never grow, then you get why I am willing to pay for acrylic nails. I went to the same place I’ve gone to since we’ve lived in Florida. I was seated at the first seat – closest to […]
The Word
Posted on February 19, 2018 Leave a Comment
Many years ago, two of our three sons were in a heated argument. Sometimes we would just let them work it out without intervening, but this time we heard language that we didn’t allow, so we brought them into a room where they were told to sit. Because we weren’t sure which one said ‘the […]
Are You Prepared?
Posted on January 25, 2018 Leave a Comment
Someone I follow on Instagram recently shared this quote: “You only live once? False. You live everyday. You only die once.” Pretty powerful truth right there. Does that truth change your perspective about life – or death? Does the reality hit you that one day you will run out of second and third chances to […]
I Lied — I’m Lying. Why? Why Not.
Posted on May 11, 2017 Leave a Comment
I remember the day when I believed ……almost anything. I trusted so many people. I was…..SO gullible. I was that girl who always looked for the best in others. Never understood why others would be so quick to judge. All of that changed when experience painted a different picture. After teaching children for several years, […]
You. Are. More.
Posted on May 2, 2017 Leave a Comment
I love technology. I love pictures. But the two combined? Whew. If you’re looking for love and acceptance thru a perfect selfie–you’re headed for disappointment. You are MORE than what this world pressures you to believe in–what you supposedly need to do to look/be lovable or desirable.
Are you Missing the Obvious?
Posted on May 2, 2015 4 Comments
I’ve shared many stories about my brother. His struggles are my struggles. Although I wish there weren’t so many, I’m thankful for the many life-lessons I’ve learned through him – like loving others even when they are difficult to like. Because he was mentally challenged, he always struggled in school. What discouraged him most wasn’t […]
The Truth Will Set You Free
Posted on December 10, 2014 2 Comments
“What is your story? Your real story, the story you fight to hide, the story that keeps you from freedom? The gospel frees these knots, opens truth where only silence resided. The grace of Jesus allows us to look honestly at our lives, not lock our stories into a place of shame. When I open […]
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