Speak Proper English
Whether or not we may consciously realize it, we can be racist in our understanding of language without ever saying the ‘n’ word.
Rachael’s testimony can be summed up in four little words: from ash to glitter. She's witnessed Jesus transform her brokenness into extravagance and now she brings her ‘extra’ self to boardgames, lip-sync battles, and costume contests. Currently, she lives in South Carolina where she works as the Membership Engagement Coordinator for Kingdom Winds and devotes time to writing, teaching, and crafting dangly earrings.
Whether or not we may consciously realize it, we can be racist in our understanding of language without ever saying the ‘n’ word.
I’ve found that when you’re searching for the Father’s heart, you find His gifts and His goodness in the loveliest places.
If we are only thankful for our life-changing moments, we will live off of the crumbs leftover from ages past.
I’m not offended anymore. But it’s something that unquestionably comes when I don’t have a picture of a boy to show them.
It was the first thing God said to me about the book. “Leave nothing masked.” Share every corner of your heart—and not just the pretty parts. Make sure you’re honest for other people’s sakes.
So, in choosing a title for my debut book, I wanted to find to do more than “describe” the book. I wanted to name it.
Even though I’m no longer in front of the classroom, I thought I’d share my best first-year teacher tips in honor of back-to-school week.
I’d believed the Scripture, “Ask and you shall receive,” and nothing yet supernatural was happening to my bank account. How could He get my hopes up?
After Juny’s ceremony, Holy Spirit presented the perfect comparison. There was the expectation for her to hold up the U.S. Constitution. But how ridiculous would it be if she spent the rest of her life carrying around her old green card?
If given the chance, I would’ve run on stage, halted the processional music, and read to them a better graduation speech.