"For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline." ~ 2 Timothy 1:7Self-discipline. How does that work? If you lack it, how do you learn it? Pray a lot? Read a book? Create a schedule? Berate yourself into action? Or maybe it's … [Read more...] about Self-discipline
Archives for April 2009
Tulips dancing in the wind
If you live in/near Peoria, you really need to go downtown and check out the tulips at the courthouse square - near Hamilton & Main. For those of you who can't make it, let me show you what I saw as I sat there for an hour this … [Read more...] about Tulips dancing in the wind
What is my purpose?
Ever asked yourself that question? I have. In fact, I am right now. At one point, not too long ago, I thought I knew. I was destined to be a program director at a youth camp...then I got fired. Now, I don't know. I go to work, I keep busy with a lot of other activities but what … [Read more...] about What is my purpose?
I am sad.
On March 20th, I began an intervention process with one of my students. We had been experiencing a lot of challenging behaviors from him. The day before the intervention began, he punched me in the nose twice. Pretty much from the start of my time at this school, Jason (name has … [Read more...] about I am sad.
Really, me???
An interesting thing happened at work today. I was awarded "Employee of the Month" for February. Yes, I know it's April, but apparently they were a little behind in getting out the award for February and they picked me. Strange thing is, February is when I started this job. … [Read more...] about Really, me???