Teaching Science

"And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.  So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.  And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth."  Genesis 1:26-28 KJV

It was no accident that these verses from Genesis were a part of my daily devotional reading today; God put them there in front of me just at the time that He knew I would need to hear them.  I have started teaching a new unit at school which is one I dread every year.  After much reluctance and "fighting" the Lord laid it on my heart a few months back that he has placed me in this position as a science teacher because I am a Christian.  So, if you are reading this, I want to ask you to please pray that I am able to teach this curriculum in a way that is pleasing to the Lord. Thank you & God Bless!

30 Days of Thanksgiving: Day 30

As I wrap up my posts for 30 Days of Thanksgiving, today I am thankful for the Word of God... also known as the Bible.   I've heard it said that it stands for Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth... and how true that is!  I choose to stand on the Word of God!

"Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.  Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.  I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments."  Psalm 119: 104-106

30 Days of Thanksgiving: Day 29

Today, I am thankful for flip flops and summer-time shoes.  And, I am really missing wearing them everyday!  Since I am a teacher, I am on my feet most of the day and this week my feet have really been hurting!  It's probably mostly due to the fact that they need to readjust to standing all day... I was tracked out for 3 weeks and then had 2 short weeks, so this is the first full week of school since 6 weeks ago.  I know people think I am crazy, but my most comfortable pair of shoes are really a pair of crocs flip flops.  I have worn them to such places that require a lot of walking such as the NC Zoo and State Fair and my feet never bothered me once.  I wish I could wear flipflops in the winter too!  (I know that technically I could, but my feet would probably be really cold... although I do have a few pairs of socks with toes...haha :) ) 

30 Days of Thanksgiving: Day 28

Today I am thankful for the power of prayer!

30 Days of Thanksgiving: Days 25-27

Day 25: I am thankful for good sleep!

Day 26:  I am thankful for ice cream!  Chocolate.  With Peanut-butter.  Nuff said!

Day 27:  I am thankful for my senses, particularly smell. I love it when I smell something that carries me off to a happy place. Right now, I am loving a warm baked goods scented candle.

30 Days of Thanksgiving: Day 24

Today I am thankful for pajamas and gas logs!  I know that sounds a little silly, but I do love my pj's and have been obsessed with the gas logs ever since we finally got gas to run them.  Tonight as it has been so cold, it has been nice to just put on my pj's and wrap up on the couch and enjoy a warm fire in the fireplace. 

30 Days of Thanksgiving: Day 23

Today I am thankful for vacation days from school/work.  I am very thankful and fortunate to have a job, but I really enjoy the days off... especially when Tim and I are both off and are able to spend the day together. 

30 Days of Thanksgiving: Day 22

Happy Thanksgiving!  Today, I am thankful for the most wonderful gift of all... Salvation! 

30 Days of Thanksgiving: Day 16-21

Oops, I got behind on the blog again, but here is what I have been thankful for....

Day 16: The Beach!  I LOVE the beach... it is a place I can go to relax and reflect on the awe inspiring beauty of all that the Lord has created.  (And, I wish I was there now!)

Day 17:  Food.  By looking at me, that is probably pretty obvious.... yes, I enjoy food.  One of my favorite meals is Crazy Fire Mongolian Grill, where Tim and I ate dinner this night.   I am very thankful the Lord provides so well! 

Day 18:  Cable TV.  I am thankful to be able to afford this luxury.  I love it when I can spend a Saturday watching Hallmark movies... especially around Thanksgiving and Christmas!

Day 19:  Pillows!  I am thankful to have a soft place to rest...especially on a cold Sunday afternoon when I need a nap... :)

Day 20:  Laughter.  My favorite tv show of all-time is The Cosby Show and one of my favorite shows to watch lately has been reruns of Friends.   These shows make me laugh so much... and laughing makes me feel so good.  I am grateful that God created us with the ability to experience laughter.. He surely knew what He was doing!

Day 21:  Childhood Memories.  With Thanksgiving Day coming up tomorrow, I have been thinking about past Thanksgivings and other occasions with my family and friends and all throughout my childhood.  I was blessed with a fantastic childhood and am grateful to be able to experience it again with my memories.

30 Days of Thanksgiving: Day 14

Sometimes there are things I don't really want to do, but feel the Lord tugging at my heart and reluctantly I do them because I feel like I should even though my heart isn't really in it.  Today I am thankful for the unexpected blessings that the Lord provides.