Last week I had the privilege of celebrating two very special people in my life, Mrs. Geneva who turned 95, and Mr. Bob who turned 90. When I think about these two, I am moved by their commitment to serve. Both continue to serve in various ministries; each are others-focused. They have both overcome tremendous hardships in their lifetime, and as a result, their faith…
I love to snuggle in a warm blanket and watch a good psychological movie that portrays mental illness in a real life context. One of my favorites is an old movie I show my Human Growth and Development classes called, The Bad Seed. Also among my favorites are A Beautiful Mind and Shutter Island. I am looking to expand my library. What are some of…
I am so grateful for family. I don’t live near my family so anytime I am able to spend with them is a blessing. A couple of months ago I visited my aunt and uncle, and in the middle of the night I woke up and went to the bathroom. When I went back into my room, I could hear their dog breathing and wagging…
When I was single, I prayed over a list of things I would want in a husband — two lists actually. I had a must-have list that had to be met to warrant a first date, and I had an added bonus list that I wrote saying, “God if you really wanted to bless me, these things would be great in a husband.” One of…
OK, so today is one of those days that I am reminded that I grew up in the south. I went to class this morning in Virginia and there was less than an inch of snow on the ground. At noon, classes were cancelled for the rest of the day, and so I faced the blizzard-like conditions on my way to the car. Snow was…
A group of students were hanging out in my office laughing and talking in my office one morning – a pretty normal occurrence. As one of the students walked out, he said, “Man, this is like facebook in real life!” This generation is so wired, so connected technologically that many are lacking in social skills. When I was in school, if the teacher finished early,…