When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown! When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. Isaiah 43:2 I can remember taking swimming lessons as a … Continue reading You Will Not Drown!
Overwhelmed?
Do you ever have moments when it seems as if your whole life has been turned upside down and you just don’t know if you can handle any more? Sometimes life is overwhelming. I recently found a garden snake in our elementary building. Considering that our students would be returning on Monday, I knew the … Continue reading Overwhelmed?
Where were you?
Where were you on this date in 2001? Most of us can probably remember exactly where we were and what we were doing on September 11, 2001. I was at school in my second grade classroom. I don't remember doing much teaching that day. Like everyone else, I felt shock that something so terrible could happen, … Continue reading Where were you?
Lessons in Obedience
Today is the Second Anniversary of the beginning of Strength Renewed! The time has gone really quickly, and I have been blessed in so many ways.  It has been an exciting journey that I would have never imagined myself taking. Blogging has generated friendships that otherwise would not have been possible. Words of encouragement from … Continue reading Lessons in Obedience
Life’s Adjustments
Yesterday I hesitantly went with my daughter for her first visit to the chiropractor due to back pain. I sat in the corner of the room preferring to be in the waiting room or shopping, but because she wanted me there, I went. I recoiled as I watched him apply pressure, twist, and jerk her … Continue reading Life’s Adjustments
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