Category: Inspirational

Something New in 2022

Posted by: admin in Rachel Skirvin on January 7th

We are exactly one week into 2022, and it already feels strangely similar to last year. This pandemic has seemed to drag on much longer than many of us anticipated. I think we all imagined that by this point, there would have been some sort of reprieve. All I can say is that even with the… View Article

#RachelSkirvin, New season, New Year

What Does Christmas Mean to You?

Posted by: admin in Rachel Skirvin on December 23rd

I have this fun activity I do with my elementary-aged students. Each week, at the start of the first class, I assign a creative paragraph that is always due on Friday. I have had topics on “What do you want to be when you grow up?” “Who is your favorite superhero?” “Who is someone you… View Article

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No, Thank You.

Posted by: admin in Rachel Skirvin on November 23rd

I was raised in a southern-style home. Manners were a big deal growing up. Saying “Yes,” without a “Ma’am or sir” following it was a surefire way to get yourself in trouble. Saying “Please and thank you” was also necessary. This week is Thanksgiving. It is a time for families and friends to gather around… View Article

#RachelSkirvin, Gratefulness, No Thank you, Thanksgiving

The Good Shepherd

Posted by: admin in Rachel Skirvin on September 19th

Shepherds are a special, gentle, and patient type of people. Psalm twenty-three paints a picture of the Good Shepherd. The Psalmist David introduces the Lord as One who leads His sheep beside still waters and on paths of peace. God has many names and in this passage, we can understand that among other titles, He… View Article

#RachelSkirvin, The Good Shepherd, The Shepherd, The Shepherd King

The Root of Trauma

Posted by: admin in Rachel Skirvin on August 27th

I am not a fan of going to the dentist. In fact, I just recently had a root canal done and my disdain for drills and x-rays grew even more. Even though the procedure itself was less than pleasant, the most surprising thing about all of it was that I had no idea there was… View Article

#RachelSkirvin, dentist, mental health, Root canal, Trauma