Tag: thankful
Outsider & Teacher
I’m an Intervention Specialist in a separate facility serving eighth-grade students. The story of how I ended up here is its own. But what I have witnessed in a few years is incredibly disappointing. Not all of the …
Good Mornings!
Good mornings begin with being still. This seems to be the direct opposite of what the world insists we do these days. When I was a kid, I remember going to the corner restaurant and listening while my …
Reflections
There are so many things I could be reflecting on, yet few keep my attention like the topic I am about to throw out into this space. I’ve recently been made keenly aware of the fear other people …
JOY
On November 1, 2021, I set up my Christmas tree with its twinkling led lights. I sat down on the couch in the dark, with a cup of coffee, a fuzzy blanket, and a book. For a few …
Cling to the Cross
I placed an order recently for a few things to change up my Christmas preparation routine. When I received the package, I had no idea how much it would change my perception and perspective of a commonly said …
Hold On, Look Up
The God of the universe sees you. He literally, figuratively, and completely sees you. He sees your pain, your frustration, and your heartache. He sees your guilt, your regret, and your somber self-loathing. Most of all, he sees …
Jesus is Coming Soon
I read it on my social media page. Big blue letters. Jesus is coming soon.I think this statement is relative for me because when is “soon”? Not soon enough. When I say this it makes me feel almost …
The Dirty Truth about…Truth
Who can tell me what the truth is? Come on- don’t be shy- raise your hand. Tell me the truth. I think Jack Nicholson said it best when he said, “You can’t handle the truth!” True story, as …
Faith-vs-Fear
How Fearful do we have to be to forget about being Faithful? The observations and personal experiences I’ve had tell me I don’t have to be extremely fearful to have a momentary lapse in judgment and forget my …
