Category: Rachel Skirvin

Growing Toward Glory

Posted by: admin in Rachel Skirvin on July 22nd

An old song speaks of reaching Heaven’s gates in such a unique way. “Just over in the Glory Land,” paints a picture of how great eternity will be. I believe the words. I know it will be worth it, but what do we do with the storms of the in-between? What do we make of… View Article

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Are You Happy?

Posted by: admin in Rachel Skirvin on July 15th

21A, window seat was where I was while aboard my flight home from visiting friends. I was sitting behind a family with two small children. My initial thought was that it was going to be a loud journey. Being a teacher, I was okay with it- used to it even. However, before we ascended,… View Article

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Character Checkup

Posted by: admin in Rachel Skirvin on June 17th

“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired, and success achieved.” -Helen Keller There are numerous important elements of good character, such as how an individual acts when no one is watching, or how a person responds to the… View Article

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The Necessary No

Posted by: admin in Rachel Skirvin on April 8th

Have you ever had your heart set on something in such a way that you thought hearing “No,” would absolutely devastate you? Working with children, though rewarding, can warrant the use of the word “No” more often than not. “Can I touch the hot stove?” “May I eat cookies for dinner?” May I hit my… View Article

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When Forgiveness Doesn’t Make Sense

Posted by: admin in Rachel Skirvin on February 18th

This is a tough article for me to write. I understand forgiveness, and I appreciate it when I need it personally. However, it usually only sounds easy until you have to do it. When I was a teenager, school shootings were not something we were afraid of. We were not afraid because the world around us… View Article

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