Just this past week in the news, there was a story about community refrigerators. The concept is very simple: if you have food to donate, leave it in the community refrigerator, and if you need food, help yourself to it. I pray more of these pop up all over, so that even more people struggling …
How I Relax
Relaxation is so important for me now because I am having a hard time doing so during this pandemic. The future of this world is so uncertain that it is hard at times to just unwind and let go. But did you know that there are major mental and physical benefits of relaxing? The Benefits …
My Travel Bucket List
I am trying to contain myself with this list because I have so many places that I would love to visit. If you are anything like me, you are eager to travel again. I have always enjoyed traveling; I even have a travel journal with a list of the top travel destinations and the best …
Back to School Support for Parents
As more and more districts are adopting a distance learning model for the upcoming school year, I cannot as an educator, not offer some support to parents. I hear your cry parents, and before I get into some tips and suggestions, I must say that I am sure that all parents have a newfound appreciation …
What’s in My Car
Besides the standards that come in a car — such as the owner’s manual, spare tire, or first aid kit — I keep a bunch of other things in my car, too. Some things may surprise you. In my car, you will find: The Bible I have one of my Bibles in my car from …
My Favorite Apps
I probably have seven pages of apps on my phone if I add in the ones that are grouped together. When I thought about which ones were my favorites, it did not always turn out that they were the ones that I used the most often. In fact, one I hardly ever use. Many that …
What to Watch on Netflix
It takes me such a long time to figure out what to watch on Netflix! Anybody else have this problem? It is for this reason that I appreciate when I come across recommendations. Now here are a few of my suggestions for the next time you are ready to Netflix and chill. All American This …
My Self-Care Routine
My main priority with self-care is to try to accomplish balance in my life. While exercise is essential, my self-care routine involves more than just working out my body and eating right. It also involves taking care of my mind by creating, learning and growing; and my spirit by feeding it God’s Word and exercising …
What I am Reading This Month
You are probably expecting me to list some great books that I have been reading this summer. I used to be an avid reader so I totally would have in the past; now, I no longer have the time. And when I do read, it is for information. For example, the one book I will …
5 Things that Bring Me Joy
I like being joyful so I was pleased to learn that Jesus wants us to have an abundance of it (John 15:11). It isn’t always easy to experience the fullness of joy though, especially when circumstances are as difficult as they are now. So here are five things that bring me joy when depression tries …