January | 2014 | Live-Write

What is Your Hobby?

Posted on January 26, 2014 3 Comments

I used to hate it when I got to the section on a job application where you listed your hobbies. I would often wonder if it would be appropriate to list Zumba or running. I was a fulltime mom. Who had time to do anything else?! I was so excited when I realized this […]

Love Lifted Me

Posted on January 17, 2014 Leave a Comment

When one of my students walked into the classroom the other day, my first thought was – WOW! This kid has grown! When he heard me mention how big he was getting, he looked down at the floor and said that his grandma didn’t want him to get any bigger. My heart immediately melted and […]

It’s Not About the Bell…

Posted on January 14, 2014 Leave a Comment

Do you have that ONE thing that you really, really dread doing? Mine is checking emails. I admit that I rarely check them anymore because of all the advertisements that we are bombarded with. Well, during break, I finally broke down and checked the inbox – and I was so grateful that I had. There […]

Be an Overcomer

Posted on January 13, 2014 Leave a Comment

I talked with two friends this weekend about how different things were in the schools these days. I’ve heard such disheartening stories from many teachers from all over. It’s almost unbelievable to see how the expectations, guidelines, rules, evaluations and curriculums have all drastically changed over the years. I think we all strive for improvement, […]

Take Time to Laugh!

Posted on January 9, 2014 2 Comments

If you’ve ever seen a snow globe once it’s been activated, then you know what Indiana looked like last Sunday. It was beautiful. It was snowing so much that my husband and youngest son couldn’t keep up with it as they attempted to shovel the driveway – two separate times. It was cold, but the […]

It Only Took a Whisper

Posted on January 6, 2014 1 Comment

Do you have a favorite author or blogger? If so, have you ever wondered exactly what makes this person stand out? Mine is Lysa Terkeurst. Why? Because I can relate to her. I love how she is so open about her imperfections, and I appreciate that she shares how God has revealed those to her […]

How’s Your Heart?

Posted on January 5, 2014 Leave a Comment

One of the many lessons that I learned on my mission trip to Costa Rica was this: When you take the time to encourage someone – either through prayer, a kind deed or word, your time, or with words of praise – it not only makes a difference in THAT person’s life – it changes […]

Light at the End of the Tunnel

Posted on January 3, 2014 Leave a Comment

Potter’s Bridge in Noblesville, Indiana. I made a quick stop today to take pictures of my favorite walking trails after the snow had finally slowed down. It’s always so beautiful, peaceful, and extremely quiet as you walk on the powdery snow. One of my favorite things to do. After taking picture after picture, I finally […]