Staying Balanced……..

I played Jenga with my sixth graders Friday, and it was so funny to listen to their comments as our tower became less and less stable. As you can see, we had a few daredevils who thought that taking pieces from the very bottom of our structure was the most fun! Of...

AND THE WINNERS ARE……..

I wanted so badly to list everyone’s names as winners, but I only have two copies of the book to give away. 🙁 So I prayed and began numbering your names and cutting them into little strips.I prayed that all of you will be able to Put God Back in the Holidays! I...

WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED TONIGHT!!

Just wanted to let you know that I will be having the drawing today at school around 9 a.m., and I will announce the two winners this evening!If you haven’t posted a comment under Holiday Giveaway below, you still have a little time!!Our Internet wasn’t...

Is it this easy??????

This adorable ornament was given to me at the retreat last Friday night!  I just love it! I brought it home and “hung it by my chimney with care,” but so far no elves have arrived. I just had to send a “shout out” to my clown friends in case...

Battlefield of the Mind: Week 15

The Mind of Christ Removing negative thinking from our minds requires determination, perseverance, and lots of prayer. Beginning to think like Jesus demands even more of all of the above along with the belief that verses like I Corinthians 2:16 are speaking directly...
Multitude Monday

Multitude Monday

Even on the darkest days, reasons can be found to praise. So I’m branching out and joining bloggers who have committed to finding 1000 Gifts of Gratitude! Every Monday I will list a multitude of things I am thankful for, and I won’t stop until I reach 1000 gifts! Grab...

Good Morning!

Monday mornings roll around so quickly, don’t they?I left for school at 6:30 this morning, and I’m sitting here at my desk trying to make sure I’m ready for today, tomorrow, Wednesday………..The truth is this:The only...

HOLIDAY GIVE – AWAY!

  Moody Publishers wrote and asked if I would review a new book by Bill and Penny Thrasher,and they sent me two extra copies to share with you, my blogging friends!!! This book contains many wonderful ways to help you and your family transform holidays that can...

A Special Night……

    When women come together for the sole purpose of learning how to love more deeply, words can hardly express what happens in their midst. Tears. Bible reading. Prayer. More tears. Note-taking. Laughter. Hugs. Coffee drinking. And more tears. I’m thankful...

Loving Well………

I’m snuggling in for a little nap before heading to the country to lead a small Beth Moore retreat for a friend of mine. Thankfully, I will simply be facilitating questions and leading games…Beth will be doing all the “work” from behind a TV...