Good One God Challenge!

Yesterday was Mother’s Day. While I cherished every moment with my mom, I can tell you I have come to realize as I grow older, that all around me there are people who are saddened by that day. On one hand, I felt gratitude to God for my sweet children, who I know are heavenly…

The statement, “There’s a story in every seat,” is something I say often in my University Classes at UNC-Greensboro. My students have heard me say it so much, they roll their eyes as soon as they hear me start the phrase. However, I say it often, because I want it to sink in. As soon…

I’ve been reading in 2 Timothy recently. Paul was in a Roman prison awaiting his death where he would eventually be beheaded for his faith and ministry to God. Paul wrote a letter to Timothy, his beloved friend. He was preparing Timothy for the work he would continue to do after Paul’s death. As I…

I remember as a child my mother would say, “I have eyes in the back of my head.” Which was her way of telling me to behave myself. As a teacher, I’ve often told my students I have bionic hearing. Now, although that is a hyperbole, I do have some seriously good hearing. I would…

The Oxford Dictionary defines the word thankful as “pleased and relieved.” Both of those are feelings. The same dictionary defines the word grateful as “showing an appreciation or kindness.” Gratitude goes to a deeper level, it is being aware that your appreciation stems from something outside of yourself such as a higher power. The teacher…