Building Christian Character
Tree Wisdom
I’m a big fan of trees. My yard is covered in them. I feel like I’ve learned a lot from them over the years. Being a lifelong Georgia girl, I grew up surrounded by pine trees. They are evergreen, but they aren’t very sturdy. A good ice storm will take them out like a bowling … Continue reading
Finding God in All Kinds of Weather
Last week we had some wild weather in parts of Georgia. We went from sunny and mid sixties to rain, to tornadoes, to really cold, to a beautiful snowfall within a matter of days. On the tornado warning day, we had our kiddos at the elementary school, where I work, in the halls and bathrooms … Continue reading
The Amazing Light of Grace
A couple of months ago, I decided I wanted to make my own hand soap. I had read about all the chemicals in store bought soap and I wanted to give it a try. I went and bought some mason jars because I have been trying to use more glass than plastic. I painted a … Continue reading
Shining the Light
A few Sundays ago at church, for our praise song, we sang, “God of Wonders,” by Third Day. I really love that song. Phrases like, “the universe declares your majesty,” really resonate with this outdoorsy girl. When further into the song, it says, “Early in the morning I will celebrate the light and as I … Continue reading
Tending Gently to Old Injuries
Back in high school, I decided I wanted to run track. All my friends ran track and they all had so many fun stories. They got to check out early on many spring afternoons and I wanted in on the fun. The problem was, I wasn’t a runner. I hated to run with a purple … Continue reading
The Gift of Boldly Sharing
I work in the front office of an elementary school. While I see a lot of people everyday, the high point of my day always comes from one of the kiddos who happen to come in for one reason or another. Yesterday did not disappoint. A little boy came in to get some ice for … Continue reading
The Power of Prayer
Right after Thanksgiving, my computer crashed. I mean crashed as in dead and never coming back. One minute it was on the internet and the next it was dead. After several stern lectures from my little brother about not keeping my hard drive backed up, he was able to salvage most of my files. I … Continue reading
Focusing on the Beauty
Last Monday morning while I was driving to work, I was praying that God would show me His wonder in the week ahead. I often find that after a weekend of rest and relaxation, followed by a meaningful worship service on Sunday, that I promise myself that I will do and be better, the following … Continue reading
Giving Thanks for the Rain
I’ve been thinking about the rain a lot lately. We have been in months of drought with no end in sight. Everyone I work with has been diligently checking the weather hoping for a pop up storm. Even the tiniest chance of rain gives us hope, but the rain hasn’t come for a long time. … Continue reading
Hibiscus Wisdom
It was a gray, overcast day when I arrived home from work. Fall had at last shown up and the air was cool. But, when I went to let my dogs out, I was greeted by some very bright hibiscus blooms. Hibiscus bushes are tropical. When I see them I think of summer. I planted … Continue reading