Hope

Photo by Lynnelle Richardson on Pexels.com Over the past three years, I have reflected on my decision to leave the classroom often and have no regrets. Honestly, I miss working with the students and my coworkers the most, not the actual job itself. I believe that the seventeen years I was blessed to do itContinue reading "Hope"

The Great Comforter

Photo by Liza Summer on Pexels.com  Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Grief can be a tricky thing. It's unpredictable and comes in waves. One moment, you can be happy and unable to get out of bed, the next. I had never experienced the loss of a loved oneContinue reading "The Great Comforter"

Believe For It

For the past 3 years, I've been in a time of waiting. At times, I've become anxious because of the uncertainty. However, God has constantly reminded me of His promises and plans for my life. He has done that through His word, people, and songs. One of those songs is "Believe For It" by CeceContinue reading "Believe For It"

“Seeing Is Not Believing”

2 Corinthians 5:7 NLT - For we live by believing and not by seeing.  2 Corinthians 5:7 is one of my favorite scriptures. I have had this frame (in the picture) with my daughter's picture walking down the middle of a highway at night in our hometown in East Texas for years. If any ofContinue reading "“Seeing Is Not Believing”"

Release It!

Photo by Artem Podrez on Pexels.com My husband and I have always had the most interesting conversations. It is a mix of thought sharing, production, and revelation. It's like what I am saying pulls things from him and him from me. Every time we end a conversation, I'm always left feeling empowered and challenged atContinue reading "Release It!"

Jireh: The Lord Who Provides

Photo by Nataliya Vaitkevich on Pexels.com 26“If then you cannot do even a very little thing, why do you worry about other matters? 27“Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; but I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory clothed himself like one of these. 28“But if God so clothesContinue reading "Jireh: The Lord Who Provides"

Don’t Let Your Hurt Speak for You

Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com “In the same way, the Holy Spirit helps us when we are weak. We don't know what we should pray for. But the Spirit himself prays for us. He prays with groans too deep for words.” - Romans‬ 8:26‬ NIRV‬‬ “Your tongue has the power of life and death.”Continue reading "Don’t Let Your Hurt Speak for You"

A Prayer for Teachers

Dear Lord, We thank you for those whom you have called to teach our children. We thank you for strategically placing them in the classroom to help shape and mold our children as they prepare to live out their divine purposes. Lord, we ask that you cover them with your precious blood. Keep them safeContinue reading "A Prayer for Teachers"

Peace in the Noise

Photo by Jonathan Meyer on Pexels.com Over the past few weeks, I have been enjoying vacationing with my family. I have taken in the beauty that unfolds with changing landscapes and temperatures. I have experienced everything from the bright sunshine of Florida to the mountains of AZ and Vegas. I have viewed them on landContinue reading "Peace in the Noise"

After the Storm

Last week, I had the opportunity to hit the road with my husband and 2 youngest children to vacation in Florida.  We were met by several thunderstorms on the way there. At times, it rained so hard that we had to pull over to the side of the road because we could hardly see. WeContinue reading "After the Storm"