Fear is paralyzing. It sneaks its way into our thoughts and then weaves itself into our very marrow until we are consumed by it; until it is the motive behind each and every decision we make. I hate it. I hate the way it makes me feel. I hate the way it has controlled me … Continue reading Fear
In 2 Chronicles 7:14 we read, “if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” Much like the Israelites, our nation has turned from … Continue reading A Nation of Prayer Warriors
Y’all there is no tired like the first week of school tired. If you are a teacher, a student or a parent, you are probably exhausted! Getting back into routines after summer is no easy task. There is also no excitement like the first week of school excitement! It’s my favorite week of school! I … Continue reading First Week of School Tired
Waking up people has never been my favorite thing to do. I want everyone to set their own alarms and wake up themselves. Unfortunately, it is something that I had to do for years. Our son was easy to wake-up. I could pretty much walk to his bedroom door and say, “Good morning, Joshua.” He … Continue reading School Morning Chaos
Every time I go into a restaurant, I am saddened by the number of families staring at their phones while eating instead of spending time together in conversation. We are chained to our phones in unhealthy ways and need to break away from them. Last year, I did an experiment in my advisory class. It … Continue reading The chains that bind
Almost 10 years ago, a seed was planted that we never dreamed would blossom into the friendship we have today. I was walking around my classroom checking student work, when I spotted the book “Redeeming Love” by Francine Rivers on the desk of one of my students. I mentioned how much I love that book. … Continue reading Encourage one another
Waiting is not an easy thing for me. I am task oriented. When I set my mind on something, I want it done yesterday. Waiting means I don’t know which way something is going to go. I don’t yet know the plan of attack. I can’t even make a plan of attack. I recently tried … Continue reading When God says, “Wait”
The start of a new school year is just around the corner! Some of you are jumping for joy and others are groaning with sadness. I feel you both! I am excited about fresh new beginnings, a routine, brainstorming with my colleagues and being with teenagers every day. I am a little sad that I … Continue reading School is starting soon!
Michael and I were privileged to sit down with a young engaged couple last night to talk about marriage. These interviews are a part of the pre-marital counseling they are doing with the campus minister. We talk about all of it- the good, the bad and the ugly. There are always some good conversations that … Continue reading Why I submit to my husband
Several years ago I came across an idea that I decided to adopt. Instead of writing New Year’s Resolutions, I chose a word for the year. This word would be the word that would encourage me, motivate me and call me to action as I strive to be a better Christian. This year, I chose … Continue reading Finding the Courage
With Eyes on the Cross 