“On your marks…Get set…BANG!” The gun resounded and echoed through the surroundings of the meet while spectators cheered on with enthusiastic encouragement towards the runners of the 1500 meter. Running this middle distance race takes “endurance”, “quick speed”, “proper form” and “mental focus” (Livestrong.com). According to Coach Jay Johnson, anyone ...
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The world teens are growing up in has been flipped upside down. What was once called darkness, evil, and horrific is now presented as beautiful, wondrous, and magnificent. Images such as slit writs, splattered blood, and rectified bones are becoming glorified as if they are the most natural depiction of beauty. ...
Read More »Letting Go of the Reins: Trusting the Walk
The other day I initiated an experiment into my class which had been conducted in the past. It’s not something I attempt often, but on occasion will undertake especially when the students are wiggly and talkative as have been my freshmen these past few weeks. We played the silent game ...
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Gnawing distractions or unexpected situations can drive us against the grain of God’s will upon our lives. Take for example someone who has suffered a loss of a job. They can either be grateful for the amount of time they were employed or they may allow a root of indignation ...
Read More »You Are Enough. Escaping Satan’s Trash Talk
The world is tough enough to listen to all of the garbage and lies that get fed into your soul daily. Trash talk about why you didn’t wear the right pair of jeans or style your hair the only acceptable way. Rubbish words saying your muscles are not the right ...
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