Author Archives: Anne Conway

Days of Reflection

February 24, 2010 – 1:19 pm

Christians from many different traditions use the weeks and days leading up to Easter as a time to prepare our hearts to celebrate Easter with joy. As we journey through Lent, I like to spend quiet time reflecting.
This year, I find my thoughts focused on what I do and do not have. Most people at [...]

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Because He First Loved Us

February 9, 2010 – 9:26 am

We love because he first loved us.
Short. To the point. Powerful in its simplicity. First John 4:19 is all that and more. I call attention to this verse as I work with my kindergarten students and as I talk with my own children each year whenever we focus on Valentine’s Day. 
Looking around at the flowers, [...]

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New–in Christ!

January 18, 2010 – 9:03 am

We are now several weeks into the New Year, and I find myself reflecting on New Year’s resolutions and another new year in my own life.
Here in Minnesota, it can be hard to think of January as a time of new beginnings. We are in the heart of winter; everything is covered with snow and [...]

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Christ the Savior Is Born!

December 21, 2009 – 2:13 pm

I would like to share that I ordered the “Christ the Savior Is Born!” party packs with nativity craft kit to use with my kindergarten class and with my 8-year-old son and 4-year-old granddaughter.  What a big hit they were!
The kits were easy to assemble and the children loved the experience of “creating” their own nativity set, [...]

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Getting Kids Ready for Christmas

December 9, 2009 – 4:04 pm

As we focus on preparing ourselves for the coming of our Savior, I feel it is also important to remember to teach our children to focus on the true meaning of the season. Since I am fortunate enough to teach in a Catholic school, I have ample opportunity to help my students stay grounded in the [...]

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Ready for Christmas?

December 1, 2009 – 2:00 pm

As December approaches, we all begin to think about preparing for Christmas. This means different things to different people. Shopping for gifts, cleaning and sprucing up the house, baking cookies, stringing lights, wrapping presents, and writing cards keep many of us busy this time of year.
While we do these things, though, we can also prepare [...]

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A Grateful Heart

November 16, 2009 – 10:24 am

As we approach that one special day of the year we’ve intentionally set aside to reflect on our blessings, I am reminding myself to take some time to count all of mine. This is not always an easy thing to do.
It’s so easy to look around at other people and envy the things that they have: I [...]

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Take Courage!

November 2, 2009 – 8:13 am

Yes, we need courage. We face many struggles—in the economy, in raising children, in creating a spiritual home environment, in relating to others as good husbands or wives, brothers or sisters, daughters or sons, friends, employee, or employers. Many days, it takes a good deal of courage just to get out of bed in the [...]

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S.H.I.N.E. with the Love of Jesus

October 21, 2009 – 5:00 pm

Fall is upon us in all its glory. Families have adjusted to the “back to school schedule,” the temperatures are dropping, and so are the leaves!
I find this to be a very special time of year, yet another beautiful season God sends us to enjoy. With these changes, we also begin to see pumpkins and [...]

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Thankful for New Beginnings

September 1, 2009 – 7:57 am

All over our country, parents, children, and teachers are back in school, or getting ready to go.  It is a busy time for me as a teacher.  I am excited to meet a new group of five-year-old children that will be entering  mykindergarten classroom!  I have the honor and the privilege of getting to know [...]

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