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When Seasons Change

  Every year, we experience a change of the seasons. The change of seasons often requires changes in other areas of our life: the type of clothing, the time we spend outside, how we spend our time, what types of produce we eat, etc. What would happen if we refused to accept the change from fall to winter or from winter to spring?  We would look pretty ridiculous and be extremely uncomfortable in our winter wear and boots in 80...

What I Learned in Life’s Class

As a teacher, I am often more absorbed in teaching others and less focused on what I am learning. Self-reflection, though avoided by many, allows us to progress and grow from our triumphs and disappointments.   This year I learned valuable lessons, realized who I am and understood what I am made of. Here are 13 (in honor of 2013) things I learned this year, in no particular order. 1.         My story is not just mine. Sharing my story has the ability...

It’s Time to Get Up

The opportunity to move forward, to make necessary advancements in life is always before us. If we run from growth or advancement, we stunt our own progress.  In John 5:1-11, Jesus gives us instructions on how to move forward, how to go to the next level in our various situations.  In the last post,  Jesus asked the paralyzed man a significant question – “Do you want to be well?”  In order to move forward, we have to first make up our...