Even though I’m a fairly good writer, I’m not the best typist. This is why I’m glad that there’s spell check. Even though it’s not always perfect (my first name […]
Tag: Preserved by Purpose
Preserved by Purpose: Are You Saying Enough or Next?
“I’ve had just about enough of this and I’m not taking anymore!” Do these words sound familiar? I think if we are honest, most of us have either thought or […]
Preserved – Bank of Frank
In honor of Father’s Day, this week’s column is one I wrote a few years ago about the importance of Fathers and Father’s day. “I am not the Bank of […]
Preserved by Purpose: Loving the Most
“The one who loves least controls the relationship.” I can’t remember who said this; I think it was a former pastor. However, this saying has always resonated as one of […]
Preserved by Purpose – Google, God, and Prayer
“I can’t find anything!” is usually the response from one of my English Composition students when I ask if anyone has questions about their research projects. Normally, other students nod their […]
Preserved by Progress – Quiet…Testing in Progress
It’s the end of another school year! Congratulations to all the students as well as educators who made it through another school year. I enjoy my summer break and […]
Preserved by Purpose: Stay the Course…and Follow God’s Directions
By Shewanda Riley “You are on the fastest route despite heavier than normal traffic.” After hearing myGPS calmly state this as I was staring at a line of red brake […]
Preserved by Purpose: Remembering Mom
In honor of Mother’s Day, I’d like to share two of my favorite writings about mothers. The first is written by my friend and local author Lisa-Lin Burke. The other is […]
Preserved by Purpose: Prepare for the Overflow of Blessings
By Shewanda Riley “You are blocking your blessing!” This is what one friend told me a few years ago wasthe reason why I was not receiving God’s blessings in one […]
Preserved by Purpose– Unexpected Blessings
“Remember, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.” That sums up the advice that most people gave me when they found out I’d be spending part of my 2011 Christmas […]
