Getting Back to “Normal”

Welcome back!

After a little over a month of a totally “different” schedule and routine around here I am hoping that this week will consist of “getting back to normal”.  The opportunity I just had to work at my alma mater, teaching a Summer Enrichment Camp was amazing.  I loved it and learned a great deal about myself as a result.

Some of the things I learned were simply reminders, for example, my love of teenagers was confirmed.  I love teens, I feel that they have so much potential and I was able to watch as so many of them truly “shined” this summer. I truly hope that they felt that way as well.

I also was reminded of the fact that I love public speaking.  I went into this hoping to confirm or deny whether or not I’d enjoy teaching.  Teaching, yes, I enjoy it but my favorite aspect of it is the ability to share truths and motivation with my student through speaking to them as a group. My favorite days were the last two days when I shared a presentation about internet safety. I felt the topic was timely, effected their lives and I was able to share the information not only factual information but encouragement from my heart. I truly want it to impact their lives.  I wanted them to not only learn something but to “think” about the results of their actions.

Besides these things, I learned how difficult it was to get up, get ready and go to work each day, especially with 3 children.  I have new respect for my husband who does it daily and for others as well.  In addition, I gained an even greater appreciation for being a business owner who runs my life on my own terms.

If the opportunity ever arose to teach again I’d take it, but I truly do feel I am an “entrepreneur” at heart.  I also feel that I must find more opportunities to speak.

Excited about what God has in store next as he is always full of surprises.  Hoping I can be a better blogger now too.

I’m Speaking at God’s Girls Online Conference

The power of the Internet allows us to do amazing things these days.  More and more I am getting excited about the ways that it allows me to be involved in ministry that I would never have been able to do without it.   This includes the ability to speak to women and girls all over the country from the comfort of my living room using my computer.

I have recently spoken at two online conferences, A Woman Inspired and The Ultimate Homeschool Expo.  The creators of A Woman Inspired have now created a teen version for girls called God’s Girls Online Conference which is absolutely FREE for the girls to attend.  All they need is their computer and some speakers to listen in. 

I’ll be speaking on the topic of prayer journaling.  The conference will be Friday, August 21st in the evening and Saturday, August 22nd. I don’t know my exact speaking time yet, will let you know as soon as I hear!  I hope you will share this with the teen girls in your life and encourage them to attend.

Faith Inspires Airs this Week

I have to admit, I”m a little nervous, and that isn’t normal for me.  I don’t usually get nervous about speaking.  I get nervous about driving, about going new places, that sort of thing, but speaking, not so much.  However, I think the nerves center around getting this internet TV show thing just right.  The new webcam, the Stickam account, all that jazz.  But, I hope once that is settled and I”m gabbing away at ya’ll I’ll be just fine.

So, come join me and share with me this thing called “Faith”.  Do you have it?  Do you need it?  I’ll share with you this first week  how FAITH is my WHY!  It is sure to be interesting.  Now, for future week’s what about faith would you like to hear about?

Faith Inspires Live TV show will air tomorrow, June 25th, 2009 at 9 pm CST / 10 pm EST on MomTV.

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