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The Waiting Game
I am not good at waiting. I’ve always been a planner and an executer. Once I’ve figured out my goal, made a list, formulated my plan,...


What Gregory Taught Me
I work with a sweet kindergarten boy named Gregory. He has severe hearing loss and wears hearing aids to help. He was finally equipped...


Whole 30, Hunger, and Jesus
He who is sated loathes honey but to one who is hungry everything bitter is sweet. // Proverbs 27:7 So I'm currently on my second round...


My Greatest Desire: Motherhood
When I was a small child I wanted to be a ballerina. Then it was a writer. Then it was a teacher. I worked on that last goal for about...


Do I Let Them Pay For Me?
Let's go! I'll pay for you! No, that's okay. I'll figure something out. Here, let me get that for you. It's alright, I can pay for...


On Staying Young at Heart
At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" And calling to him a child, he put him...


Why I'm Trying to Ignore Myself More
Young people these days have a lot of good things going for them. I think this generation is talented and passionate and proud. We're...


Why 2016 Was the Best Year of My Life
2016 is almost over. Going through my social media accounts, I keep seeing a lot of complaints. Don't let the door hit you on the way...
On Patience, of Which I Have None
As the title suggests, this post is going to be about patience. I don't really have any. Most people find this funny, because after...


How Learning to Say "I'm Sorry" Changed Me
Everything we know about respect we learn from watching the people around us. Our society is of the opinion that respect earns respect....
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