There are two things that I love to do when (if) I have spare time: read books and put puzzles together. Over the summer I read 17 books! It was awesome – now since school has started, I am struggling to finish #18 because of time. However, that did not stop me from opening a …
I wrote the following paragraph as part of my Philosophy of Education: “Education is not limited to a classroom environment. It is available to us both formally and informally, and is in unlimited supply if we are willing to immerse ourselves in learning. It is also not limited to certain age groups, nor does …
In the movie The Help, Celia Foote is a lonely young woman struggling with being able to have a baby. She wants desperately to fit in with the other ladies, but always falls short of acquiring their approval. She needed help, she needed friendship. Then along comes Minny Jackson. A woman who is hired as …
During my short stint at Clemson University (Go Tigers!) I pledged a sorority. Zeta Tau Alpha was new to campus, and I was in the first pledge class. I met a lot of fabulous young women, and for the first time in my life felt like I was finally a part of the “in-crowd.” However, …
In Philippians 1:6 the Apostle Paul is encouraging the church of Philippi by stating that he is certain that He who began a good work in them would see it to completion. Essentially, what God has started will not be abandoned, He will fulfill His promises and His call in our lives. In June of …
Sunday our pastor taught on how we might feel stuck in our situations. But, what really is happening is that God is asking us to wait. This was a timely message for me as my wait often feels like a stuck. This is prehaps the biggest wrestle that I have with the Lord because I …
I read a blog post yesterday that disturbed me. In this post the Christian author was talking about divorce and the biblical mandates for it. She said some things that I agree with….God hates divorce, divorce hurts no matter what situation caused it, and we should always pray, seek council, and exhaust all other options …
I strongly dislike going to Walmart. I don’t know why I continually subject myself to such torture, but yesterday was one of those days that I chose to do so. While I was standing in line at the deli counter (somewhat patiently for a change) giving the overworked and underpaid worker my order, I noticed …
Five years ago I was a single mom without any real prospects at finding a relationship that might amount to anything. I was so lonely at times I didn’t know what to do. But, in October 2013 God saw fit to answer my prayers, and I was introduced to Scott. Not only did the Lord …
I am not a patient person. As a matter of fact, I am a cut-n-dry, here’s the problem and the solution so let’s fix it kind of person. I don’t pray for patience, I know better, because that is a sure fire way to find myself in a situation that requires me to be patient. …
My last post was a little dramatic…hahaha. I try to stay away from the drama, but isn’t that what usually draws us into things? Our favorite books, favorite television shows, even our favorite preachers have some element of drama that keeps us engaged and interested. But, this situation is not about how dramatic or traumatic …
If you are reading this, then please say a prayer for our family….actually, say more than one prayer as we are in one of the toughest battles of our lives, a war that has been waged against the success and well being of Joseph. If you are my friend on Facebook or have read this …
My kids talk me into everything, even when I don’t have time to be talked into something. Sunday was no exception because their favorite rap guy, Andy Mineo, was going to be at Winter Jam. So, with them and a friend in tow, Scott and me fought the crowd and joined the thousands at a …
All I keep hearing about the recent election is that people are afraid. But what are they afraid of? Are they afraid that the liberal agenda cannot dictate the will of the “people” anymore? Because the will of the people voted in an unconventional candidate with a no-holds-barred pointedness in hopes that he will bring …
So, I was looking over my blog this morning, and saw that I only posted twice in 2016. WOW- I need to make a resolution to blog more in 2017, but I am afraid that I might not keep it :). 2016 went out (for me) without a bang. As a matter-of-fact, I was in …