Tag Archives: courage

YOU CAN DO THIS!

Today ten of my students will participate in a forensics meet with teams from other Christian schools in the area.  Forensics is just a fancy word for public speaking.   This is something I wish would have been available to me … Continue reading

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WHERE CAN WE GO TO HIDE?

The face of the world is becoming more and more hideous with time.  It seems that lately the news is filled with injustice towards humanity –  beheadings of children and mutilations of others.  A day doesn’t  go by when the headlines aren’t … Continue reading

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WALLS

Walls are intended to keep something enclosed and safe.  They can also be used as a barricade against an enemy.  The muscles of the abdominal wall are designed to protect our internal organs. Walls separate one room from another creating … Continue reading

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MY CONFIDENCE

  If you knew me well, you would soon come to see that I don’t have a lot of confidence.  I sometimes lose heart when things get tough –  I often try to handle things myself with little success –  … Continue reading

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IF I ONLY HAD THE NERVE!

We have been working with a group of youngsters all week, introducing them to the arts of music, art and drama. They have been immersed in activities which stretch their imagination; things they thought they could never do; and they’ve … Continue reading

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I’LL TRY HARDER TOMORROW

Scarlet O’Hara was one who always got her heart’s desire, until the Civil War.  Her entire life changed in just a matter of time when the country became entangled in a nasty conflict that pitted brother against brother and took … Continue reading

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