Title: Every Day Author: David Levithan Publisher: Ember Copyright Date: 2012 For as long as A can remember he’s woken up every morning in a different body. He’s almost always in Maryland, but that’s his only constant. When he opens his eyes in the morning he must examine the body that will be his host until midnight.Continue reading “Every Day: A Book Review”
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God Is Working In My Obedience
Serving youth has always been a passion of mine. I work in a high school where my aim has been to positively impact the students in my classroom since DAY 1. A year ago we took a step of faith and left the church where we had become comfortable and followed God’s leading to aContinue reading “God Is Working In My Obedience”
Moment: Five Minute Friday
It’s Friday and I’m doing a dance for having finished another great week at school. I feel like I’m getting into a rhythm at school and I’m enjoying the process of getting to know my kids a little better. Today I am joining my fellow positive writers over at Five Minute Friday, where we gatherContinue reading “Moment: Five Minute Friday”
Fall Break 2018
The past week was Fall Break in the school district where my husband and I teach (and our daughter goes to school.) We were extremely busy during this week with traveling, hospital visits, big news, and family time. Below is a look at all that happened during the past seven days (it’s all out ofContinue reading “Fall Break 2018”
The First Phone Call From Heaven: A Book Review
Title: The First Phone Call From Heaven Author: Mitch Albom Publisher: Harper Copyright Date: 2013 The city of Coldwater became host to a phenomenon. For weeks, members of their community received phone calls from their deceased relatives. Katharine was the first to admit at church that she spoke regularly to her sister who had died a coupleContinue reading “The First Phone Call From Heaven: A Book Review”
Coffee Fest and Rob Bell
Date nights don’t happen nearly as often as they should. At this point in our lives we have two girls (one of which is an infant) and they keep us busy. Balancing work and family seems like a farfetched myth. But every so often the stars align and we are able to getContinue reading “Coffee Fest and Rob Bell”
Praise: Five Minute Friday
I’m joining “my people” from Five Minute Friday today and responding to our prompt: Praise. One of the most difficult months in my life was September. I felt the arrows of the enemy piercing me around every turn. Bad news surrounded me and my anxiety levels returned to a scary-high level. I was worn out,Continue reading “Praise: Five Minute Friday”
Share: Five Minute Friday
As I stand toe-to-toe with the weekend I am excited to finally have some time to rest. I’m looking forward to staying home, tidying the house, catching up with family, and going to church. But for the next five minutes I’m focusing on one little word. I’m joining the Five Minute Friday crew and thisContinue reading “Share: Five Minute Friday”
The Way of Abundance: A Book Review
Title: The Way of Abundance Author: Ann Voskamp Publisher: Zondervan Copyright Date: 2018 For the past sixty days I have journeyed through the pages of this devotional study on what it means to live a deeply meaningful life. Each of those days I opened the pages of encouragement and allowed the scriptures and wisdom of the authorContinue reading “The Way of Abundance: A Book Review”
Spirit Week Outfits
Last week was Spirit Week at the high school where I teach. My goal was to participate (as I always do) without spending ANY money on my outfits. It was so much fun to coordinate with the themes chosen by the Student Council. Below is a look at what I came up with each day.Continue reading “Spirit Week Outfits”
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