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Dream: a cherished aspiration, ambition, or ideal If someone were to tell you that they were dreaming of something, what would come to your mind? Would it be a wacky set of circumstances that take place while you’re drooling and snoring away? Or would you imagine that someone is thinking of doing something super far
This one’s for all the non-teacher, teachers (plus a free resource). In memory of one of my mentors, Elaine Purkey. Did you know it’s possible for dreams to change? It happened to me. I used to have a dream that I would be a teacher, but I never finished college to get my degree. There
To my son: As I watched you get ready for your first day of your junior year of high school, I thought to myself you were that three pound one ounce baby I just brought home. You were so small I thought how can I do this by myself? But I knew I was strong
Hey guys! So as you may know, there was a major hurricane that hit Lake Charles, Louisiana head on. It left behind some SERIOUS devastation in its wake. In life, there are storms and trials we go through. Some are small and some rock us to our core. Just like a boat in a storm
When we went to the beach this past year, I was incredibly impressed with all the surfers. The beach we frequent is known to be a good surfing spot, so many times I found myself watching surfers ride a wave. I watched as they paddled out to the wave, got up on their board, and
Listen: give one’s attention to a sound; take notice and act on what someone says; be alert and ready to hear something In last week’s article, I spoke about what’s right, in terms of making decisions. And this week’s word, I feel, goes hand-in-hand with it. As Christians, when we go to make a decision,
Motivation. Ah, it seems like you always have it when you can’t necessarily use it but when it comes to a time when you actually need it or should have it, it isn’t anywhere in sight. Am I the only one? I’ve often had days where my motivation spiked during my hour commute home from
Psalm 139:13-16 13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. 15 My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I
Right: morally good, justified, or acceptable. But is it right? That’s the question I ask myself a million times in a week. You see, I have a natural tendency to overthink things, and anytime I go to make a decision I ask myself, “I want to do this, but is it right for me? Is
While I was out today, God reminded me of how blessed I am. Sometimes I think I take that for granted. When I see others walking with ragged clothes and no shoes on, my heart hurts for them — wanting to help. It’s nice to be able to eat, and have clothes on my back,
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