Ana-
I totally agree with Lauren on all of her suggestions! Those are AWESOME!!
The first thing I can give you are some words of encouragement to not see it as a "competition" b/t church [and ultimately God] and school. After fighting this battle…
I'm pursuing my master's in counseling psychology which eventually would lead to me being a licensed counselor from Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, TX. It is completely online until I have to start doing practicum & such. Cu…
Oh... in that case....
I think this is a mind-set of our present society - perhaps in part because one of the highest paid professions is sports.
I have also struggled with that - although, it doesn't sound like quite the extent you are at. I know…
Thanks for your suggestions & I guess I should have clarified a little more. I do go to their games, help with 5th quarters, send them text messages wishing them luck on game days, cut out newspaper articles...anything I can to support them. Mainly,…
Perhaps considering changing perspective - view it as a great place to minister. Jesus always met people where there were. I check the sports schedules and include them in my life for a number of reasons:
1) The players and cheerleaders will be thri…
So, does anyone have specific suggestions on how to deal with the sports issue? Here sports, mainly football, is like a god and I've gotten to where I'm almost resentful about it. I want to support my kids in what they do but it takes over their li…
At 8:29am on February 19, 2010, Rachel Burns said…
Oh my goodness, Ana!! I'm so glad you're all set to go!! Praise God!! :o) Be sure to look for me in Chicago and introduce yourself-I'm looking forward to meeting you!
At 5:37am on February 10, 2010, Rachel Burns said…
I'm so glad you did the about me quiz, Ana!! I love those Teenage Girls and Teenage Guys books, too!! The boys one really opened my eyes up to things I never would have known, otherwise! Excellent resources!! :o)
I'm praying you get the resources you need to attend the conference!
At 10:38am on February 8, 2010, Rachel Burns said…
Ana~thanks for joining the Women in YM Affinity Group!!!! If you get a chance, hop over to the page and check out our "about me" discussion! We've been having fun learning more about each other. :o) I'm looking forward to meeting you in a couple short weeks!!!