Welcome to day eight of the Christmas Countdown! Today’s Random Act of Kindness is one of my favorites! Today’s Random Act of Kindness: Tape change to a vending machine or a bag of microwave popcorn to a video vending machine! Doesn’t that sound like such fun? Only thing is, I’d want to hide in my car and watch people’s reaction. I …
Christmas Countdown Day 5
Welcome to day five of our Christmas Countdown! Today’s Random Act of Kindness Donate canned goods to a charity of family in need. If you’d like all the random acts of kindness in one list, email me and I’ll send you a copy. Today’s Scripture: Luke 1:38: 38 Mary said, “I am the Lord’s servant, and I am willing to do …
Day 1 Countdown to Christmas – The Christmas Jar
I’ve been in a bit of a cranky mood this Christmas for various reasons. And I’ve learned through the years that the best way to get out of a funk is to concentrate on someone else. That’s how I came up with the idea of encouraging my readers to participate in a random act of kindness each day in December …
Sugar-Free, Low-Carb Cheesecake? Yes, please!
I love cheesecake and I love desserts. And probably the best part of being on a low-carb eating plan is this delicious treat! You can make it as fancy as you want, but what I’m sharing with you is a very fast and quick cheesecake recipe for when you’re having an emergency craving that won’t go away. You can add …
Interview with Debut Author and Cancer Survivor, Barbara Britton!
When I met Barbara M. Britton online, I had no idea I’d met such an amazing Strong Girl. But as my recent interview with her on YouTube progressed, and she revealed her journey with and triumph over cancer, I was in complete and total awe of her courage and tenacity. She’s also a pastor’s wife and a Pelican Book Group …
Spunk & Sass — Part 1 of FEAR NOT!
Are you afraid of getting out of your comfort zone? Fear not! If we stay in our comfort zone, we don’t grow. The only way I’ve been able to grow as a writer, wife, mom and teacher, is to be uncomfortable and receive input that might not feel so good. And yet, just as the Word promises, when we humble …
To make your dreams come true, it’s up to you…
“If it’s to be it’s up to me.” I know that as a Christian this quote isn’t exactly right. But there’s a lot of truth in it. Other than the fact that indeed, we must line up our dreams and plans and goals with God’s purpose for our lives, no one is going to make sure we hit the mark …
Autism: Not Different Enough
When I read Gloria Doty’s book about her daughter with autism, I felt a great kinship with her. As you know, my twin adult sons also have a diagnosis of autism. As we venture into adulthood with them, I found this book an absolute comfort. It helped me realize that I’m not the only one experiencing all these new adventures …
Karla Teaches
As you may or may not know, I’m nearing the end of my journey toward my degree in Special Education! If I make it through student teaching I’ll graduate in December. Yay! If you’d like to follow my adventures, you can do so here at KarlaTeaches.com If you have ever been a student teacher and have tips for me, I …
Love and Cowboys: An Interview with Author Gloria Doty
If you’re into cowboys and romance, you’re going to love Gloria Doty and her new romance novels! What’s not to like about a title and cover like this? Bring a cowboy home? Don’t mind if I do… I fell in love with the book as soon as I saw it. And I pretty much fell in love with Gloria that …