Posted on September 16, 2014
by bethanymwallace
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*One of my students, Jared Tickner, in Comp II this semester gave me permission to share this essay with all of you. This is his first essay for the semester; I read it after reading a stack of other essays that were good essays… Continue Reading “The golden ticket essay”
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*Today’s post is written by my friend and regular contributor, Debra Dickey. Thanks for sharing your insights with us, Debra!* I agree with Moses. “God, if You are not coming with me, don’t make me go!” …but if have to, then please, please, please… Continue Reading “Here’s your sign”
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*Special thanks to my friend Debra Dickey for sharing her insights in today’s post.* This is when we are lured to give up. This is the time we want to quit. This is the feeling that leads to defeat and sadness. This is when… Continue Reading “Powerless”
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Category: gratitudeTags: belief, Bible, Christianity, faith, God, grateful, gratitude, growth, Jesus, Mother Teresa, moving mountains, mustard, mustard seed, personal growth, powerless, prayer, temptations, thankful, trust, trying times
Thank you, Henry Petty, for serving as today’s guest contributor! Check out Henry’s blog for more of his reflections. This past Saturday night, I was finally confirmed into the Catholic Church. It had only taken 33 years to finish, but the point is, I… Continue Reading “I did it!”
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