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You Can’t Do It…But God Can
As I was doing my Bible study and quiet time this morning, I came across this verse in Matthew 19:26 - Jesus said, "with man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." It's only 3 days into the new year and we are working passionately on our goals and...
Wise Men or Wise Guy?
I'm sure you've run across people in your lifetime who think they are smarter than they really are. They think they know a little bit (or a lot) about everything. They try to "one up" everyone on every story told or every fact presented. They just want to be...
Today we remember fun-loving, hilarious, beautiful, smart and talented Emily Huntington. It's hard to believe it's 5 years since Emily's tragic death. Emily's motto was "Live Laugh Learn" and a scholarship has been created in her memory under that name through...
The First 100 Days
As the United States prepares for the inauguration of a new president, undoubtedly the media begins asking "what are your plans for the first 100 days in office?" The new president and his staff come in with a plan. Teachers also have a First 100 Days plan. And then...
Spelling Bee Buzz
Remember preparing for the spelling bee in elementary school? You would study and study the spelling of words placing your own method of memory into place so you would be prepared when given your word during the Spelling Bee competition. There were study groups and...
The Day After Christmas
Some people say this is the saddest day of the year! After all the hype of Christmas preparation from decorating and cooking to gift purchasing, wrapping and giving, the floors are now covered with wrapping paper and empty boxes. Decorations somehow now seem "stale"...
The Longest Day of My Life
My friend and I were talking at work the last day before our Christmas break about how that day seemed to be the longest day of our lives! We were just ready to get home and be with our family and have a few days away from the office. I remember as a kid waiting all...
Advent Countdown Craziness
When I was growing up, Advent meant a daily reading from December 1 to Christmas from a specially prepared devotion giving scriptures from the Bible as we learned more about the events that surrounded the birth of Jesus. Now "Advent" has become a word that means...
Every Gift Has A Story
I love giving gifts. I love picking out just the right gift and then wrapping it special for the recipient. But the best part is actually GIVING it to the recipient. I was talking to my dad the other day and he was saying he wouldn't know what to buy for people and...
