I was a substitute today at school. In Production Workshop we are beginning a unit on improving character development. I showed the class a couple of great clips where seasoned actors shared some sound advice about the development of a solid, believable character. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-Kx_qNmzI0 I love what he had to say. He said it wasn't… Continue reading The Job of the Actor is to Understand, Not Judge the Character
Month: September 2018
#bethelight – Day 312
I read this quote today... "Attitudes are contagious. Make yours worth catching." - David Mezzapelle Today I worked on having a positive contagious attitude. I used as my inspiration my best friend, Pollyanna herself, Jo. I know life gets her down on occasion, but she doesn't stay strong for herself. She makes an effort to… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 312
#bethelight – Day 311
Each day I begin the day with a statement of my intention by thinking about all the good things that are going to happen in my day. I actually tell God all about and ask Him to help me see opportunities to spread kindness throughout the day. I think about my friends and family and… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 311
Warriors Rack up Tiny Deeds
A series of seemingly small but incorrect choices can become those little soul-destroying termites that eat away at the foundations of our testimony until, before we are aware, we may be brought near to spiritual and moral destruction. In the similar way, small acts of kindness, the tiny deeds of Christian service, the silent but… Continue reading Warriors Rack up Tiny Deeds
#bethelight – Day 310
I was thinking today... the act of kindness I could spread today is to be accepting. No matter a person's race, age, culture, or whatever, accept them for who they are - a child of God. Today I embraced the beauty of humanity and the differences that bring variety to the world. I believe that… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 310
I Need to be Nice for Me
I am discovering more and more throughout life that God does not NEED me to be nice. I NEED me to be nice. Helping other and being kind to everyone you encounter warms your own heart. Helping others gives you a fresh perspective and keeps you from focusing on your own problems. Drawing the focus… Continue reading I Need to be Nice for Me
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I discovered over the past few weeks that I am lacking a variety of colors in my plant foods. As I look at the pictures of the foods I ate over the past couple of weeks, I am seeing a trend toward a bland pallet. I should changing things up in the coming weeks. However,… Continue reading E
Why I Love My Front Porch Swing
After a super long week I crave sitting on my porch swing and mentally taking a mini vacation. It is my recovery place; a place to reduce my stress and tension, lift my spirits and calm my mind. I can't do the dishes, fold laundry, sweep the floor, stare at the mess I call home,… Continue reading Why I Love My Front Porch Swing
First Important Lesson – I am a Child of God
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First Important Lesson – I am a Child of God
Today I want to scream this lesson from the roof tops. I want to pound it into the hearts and minds of every child. Our choices in life would be some different if we remembered this simple lesson… I AM A CHILD OF GOD!
Resigning as the General Manager of the Universe
When my children were little… and fussy… and worried… and anxious… I’d hum a little tune that always made them feel better.
As small children their sweet little souls knew it and believed it with great fervor!
“Lead me, guide me, walk beside me…”

“I am a child of God” is the first religious lesson I teach my children. I teach them that He know them. He loves them. He wants what’s best for them. He wants them to be happy.
I’ve been more aware of an alarming trend in children and teens around me. They have forgotten the simple truths of this sweet tune.
What is it about mortality that makes us sometimes forget who we are? Why do we tend to place our worth upon material things, instead of living like children of God? Why do we buy the lie that we are not worth it.
So many…
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