Money Matters Money is something that everybody wants but nobody seems to have (even though we all know that whatever our circumstances are, we really are blessed considering that we are doing far better than we deserve). In order to grasp financial planning on any scale, I highly recommend purchasing Financial Peace University by Dave Ramsey. …
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Tune in Tuesday
Due to some of the news (if you could call it that) stories that I’ve heard about John Mayer, I can’t say that he is someone I would consider to be a good example of a role model. However when considering John Mayer the musician, it is almost worthless to attempt to argue his talent….
It’s Not Fair
One of my favorite quotes – It’s from the song Be My Escape by Relient K. When I recently found out that the first guy I had dated is now engaged, I thought to myself, “Now, that’s just not fair!” As if I really deserve my life to be fair by my standards. When I…
Anxious for Nothing
This morning I listened to this message by John Piper as I was getting ready for work. I also recently read two devotionals about anxiety by Jerry Bridges (thanks Jill!) and while I was tempted to be anxious, I confidently walked in to work today knowing that I have the Holy Spirit dwelling in me and…
Apartment Living Part 1
The Bare Necessities A vintage Kodak camera I bought for $5.00 and an original first edition Nancy Drew book from 1930 are just a few of the treasures we’ve used as decorations. As a girl I’d often dreamed of how I would decorate my house when I grew up. I used to think the Better…
My Hope
My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness. “For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” 2 Corinthians 5:21 ESV Friends, If you haven’t already, I would encourage you to take time today…
Apartment Living
Intro. – What I’ve Learned So Far While Living On My Own So I’ve been living in my apartment for 4 months now and there are not enough words to describe how much of a blessing this little {temporary} home has been to me. I never expected that moving out of my parent’s house would…
The Grace Diaries
“Therefore the Lord waits to be gracious to you, and therefore He exalts Himself to show mercy to you.For the Lord is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for Him.”Isaiah 18:30 ESV After recent battles with sin {specifically discontentment and idolatry}, I’ve been divinely inspired as to new ways to preach…
What Christmas Means to Me – Day 4
Yep, it’s been a while. I was planning on writing twenty-five posts about the Christmas season and perhaps that will happen. . . next year. This year I tried so hard to avoid the diseases illnesses my young students bring in to my office every day (at least during Winter) but the bacteria got the best…
What Christmas Means to Me – Day 3
Yep, it’s that time of year (whatever that really means). Maybe when people say it they’re referring to the burden of having to eat all the sweets and treats that are passed around. I bought a bag of Rolos last night (ummm yeah…I guess I could have just bought one roll) and let’s say I…