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Coloring Books, Crayons and Jesus

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My life has really been dedicated to children. I had a baby sister that is ten years younger than me that I actually thought was my real life doll baby. I took her with me everywhere I went and loved taking care of her.

I also babysat in my teens, and knew when I was in eighth grade I wanted to be a teacher/missionary. Which is funny in retrospect because even though I never made it to Zimbabwe, I believe that I was a “missionary” of sorts, as are many teachers. Continue reading Coloring Books, Crayons and Jesus

Each One is……

A New Day

We get to have a “Day One” over and over. His mercies are new each and every day!

I have been thinking about new beginnings and starting all over a lot lately. With the onset of school, and as a former educator, I believe that every student deserves to start over. Each one deserves a “new day.” We can have a new day each and every day! Continue reading Each One is……

Raising My Hands!

 

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The last week has been one of remembrance of sort. Also a week of appreciation. And a week to stand.

A friend of ours passed on to his heavenly home this week, which put us in contact with many of our high school friends.

We all have lost people that are too young. We watch the nightly news and we are frustrated with the world, the nation and all the news seems bad.

It may very well be a “doom and gloom” scenario….but I am tired of living there. It is what it is indeed, and prayer is our obligation and hope for this nation through Jesus Christ. Continue reading Raising My Hands!