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Beautiful Inspiration

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

Ally loves her Biblical Literature class. I knew she would. Her teacher, Mr. Titus is a great friend of mine. We used to be neighbors (cubby neighbors) in the teacher workroom. Neither of us had our own classrooms then. So we would listen to music and work on our computers all while talking back and forth about everything going on in our lives. I always loved having him for a neighbor. He’s kind, smart and in love with Jesus! We could share “God stuff” and each of us would get it!

During the semester each student has an inspirational project that he/she is responsible for. It can be anything……that is Biblically inspired! Over the years, Mr. Titus has shared his classes treasures with me. What a blessing to see such great work. So much goes into a project like this.

Ally decided to do a canvas art. She first painted it with intentions of adding scripture. After seeing a great project here she felt inspired to do the same with her Bible verse. It was fun! I loved watching her work and focus on making it just right. She’s a fabulous artist! Always has been.

Here she is with the finished project!

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Great job, Ally! I love knowing that you have that verse hidden in your heart. God’s word is like no other!

Here Comes Santa Claus

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

Here Comes Santa Claus

It’s a blog party! One that is sure to blow your Christmas stockings off! Jolly Mom and Go Graham Go are the hot shot hosts of this fancy event. Stop on by and see. They have some pretty sweet loot to giveaway.

Like this!
HP TouchSmart 600

Can you believe that? Great stuff, huh? And their blogs? Aren’t they awesome? Makes you wanna hang out there everyday!

His grace…….is all I need

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

Lord Jesus
Your grace is amazing! Of all that I know about your love…..this grace you lavish on me continues to remind me of my worth to you. I want to blanket those around me with that kind of grace. Help me to let it flow so easily….that it becomes second nature.
Amen

It’s that time again….

Friday, November 20th, 2009

I wasn’t expecting it….but I will surely take it! A 2 hour delay!! Yay! And it’s on a Friday! Even better. Thank you Lord. It’s amazing what a few extra hours in the morning before school does for your spirit! I’m feeling pretty awesome!

We weren’t delayed for snow or ice this time…..it was foggy! It was still very foggy when we drove to school at 10:00am. Crazy weather.
I can’t help but compare the fog in our vision to the sin we hold onto in our hearts. Both blind you….impare you and hold you back from something. They keep you parked right where you are. No going forward.

I don’t want to be stuck. Do you? The only way out of that is to rid myself of the sin that holds me so tightly. That’s my focus today. Clean out, reboot, move ahead……confess!

Lord Jesus
Thank you for a little extra time this morning. It’s times like these that give me reflective moments to make changes in my life. I don’t want to live under the darkness of sin. Help me to clean out anything in my heart that doesn’t bring you honor and glory!
Amen

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Excuse me while I kick & scream!

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

Do you ever have those days? You know. The ones that make you just want to scream? Yea, me too. I had one yesterday. I really wanted to scream. I used to work at a high school in another town not far from where I live now. I learned of a great stress outlet while there. The librarian had a few boxes that she would hang on to in the back storage room. We couldn’t just scream when we were feeling frustrated at school…..so she reserved these boxes for kicking! πŸ™‚

And man……did we go kicking! It was good therapy! Free too!

Funny, huh? But a fantastic idea! One that I definitely took advantage of! I didn’t have to do it very often….but it was there if I needed it. I just stumbled onto something else that might help if you ever need an outlet. A screaming pillow! Who woulda thunk it?

I’m considering this as a gift giving idea!

Sometimes, life is just hard and all you want to do is kick or scream!

Dear Lord,
Thank you that I can vent my feelings of frustration freely. Help me to do it in a way that is healthy and honoring to you. I don’t want to be some crazy out of control nutjob. I just want to feel peace. Peace that comes from knowing I belong to a Mighty Savior named Jesus!
Amen

A Walk on Broadway

Monday, November 16th, 2009

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You know how sometimes words just seem so futile? Well, that’s how I feel trying to come up with something adequate to describe this weekend’s show. It was amazing! It made me smile and laugh….and beam with pride! I loved it!

There’s something very special about seeing your kids perform. Especially when they work so hard and invest so much of themselves into it. A Touch of Class is a top notch group of students. Each of them bring something unique and special to the stage. I have a hard time picking favorites. Well, except for my own…..of course! πŸ™‚

We had tickets for Saturday night’s show. I read the many brags and accolades on Facebook after Friday’s show and my excitement was about to get the best of me. Ally, you really shine when you are on stage. I loved every song and dance. Your “quick” solo two lines……was the best show opener I’ve seen in a long time!

Can’t wait to see you do your thing the rest of the school year! Your hard work sure did pay off! The show ROCKED!

My Kids! Ally, Gavin & Gates!
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