Category Archives: Faith

Grateful

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

I came across this great book when I was searching for some Thanksgiving books to read to my 1st graders. I can’t even begin to explain how meaningful it was to me, so I’m just going to type the story … Continue reading →

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MIA

Posted on October 29, 2011 by

I’ve been MIA lately from the blogging world. Here’s a quick summary of what I’ve been doing: Running a half-marathon with my sis… Getting ready to leave town to surprise my mom… Writing 12 pages of sub plans… Revising sub … Continue reading →

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Restore

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

I have a teensy-weensy confession. It won’t be news for any of my siblings or friends that know me well. Seeing as how I was the 11 year old girl who came home from a sleepover at my friend’s house growing … Continue reading →

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The P-Word

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

I’ve been struggling with something ugly in my heart… It’s the p-word. That’s right. The p-word. You can tell I’m an elementary teacher, because I say things like that…  ”P-word.” Random sidebar… I hear this a lot during recess duty at … Continue reading →

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Marley & Me

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

I finished reading the book Marley & Me this week. I know that I’m a little bit behind in finally reading this… I’ve been trying to get it from the library in forever and it is always checked out or … Continue reading →

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Overwhelmed

Posted on July 20, 2011 by

Overwhelmed. o·ver·whelm ˌoʊvərˈʰwɛlm, -ˈwɛlm/ –verb (used with object)                   -to overcome completely in mind or feeling: overwhelmed by emotion I think that this pretty much describes how I’ve been feeling this past week. Normally, when I’m overwhelmed, it’s not a … Continue reading →

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Saying Thank You

Posted on June 28, 2011 by

I just finished reading a great book! It’s called The Help, by Kathryn Stockett. Has anyone heard of it or read it? My hair stylist recommended it, so since it’s summer and I have plenty of time to read, I … Continue reading →

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Waiting…

Posted on June 23, 2011 by

Have you ever prayed for something? Something that seems reasonable for God to do… Only to have the answer be a “no” or a “not yet”? Lately I’ve been dealing with a seemingly unanswered prayer. It was wearing on me … Continue reading →

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Encouragement

Posted on March 8, 2011 by

I’ve been fighting some discouragement lately… And just recently found a couple of verses (from my Beth Moore study) that have given me a great deal of comfort. Jeremiah 17: 7 – 8 “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, … Continue reading →

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More of Beth Moore

Posted on January 25, 2011 by

January has been a hectic month… Doug’s completion of his Masters. My weekend Masters classes. My mom’s birthday. Doug’s dad’s birthday. Lisa’s birthday. Supper club. Book club. Hair appointments. Small group. Bible study. Working out. Teaching 25 adorable, yet exhausting … Continue reading →

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