There once was a bouquet of flowers. The bouquet mostly had purple wild flowers in it and were arranged in a mason jar. Though most of the flowers were wild flowers it had one red rose in the arrangement. The purple flowers made fun of the rose for being different. They didn't see any value… Continue reading Story Time by Lama-Leah. “The Rose Among Wildflowers”
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Potential, Oppisite, Views, (POV)
Every story has *at least* two sides, but what happends if we only learn about just one side? When my parents put me in a traditional school I was in a culture shock because I had never been around those who live in the country/small small towns with conservative values for a consideral amount of… Continue reading Potential, Oppisite, Views, (POV)
What Every Teacher Needs to Hear About Students Who “Just Don’t Get It”
Teacher, "I have your tests graded" My heart sinks. I start getting consumed with the worry of crying in front of my peers because I know I will never be as smart or valuable in their eyes. Teacher, "I was really impressed by how you guys did. Your class had a few low scores but… Continue reading What Every Teacher Needs to Hear About Students Who “Just Don’t Get It”
Myths About the Messianic Congregation
I am not going to pretend that I am an expert about Messianic congregations or that I have some hot-shot degree in theology, but I've grown up attending Messianic synagogues and attend a private Christian school and I often times find myself refuting these common myths about Messianics: 1) Messianics rely on their salvation based on… Continue reading Myths About the Messianic Congregation
Depression and Bullying — Two Hush Hush Words That Should Be Talked About More Often
Throughout the past few years G-d has given me a heart for those who deal with depression. Not exactly sadness, but depression. There is a common disbelief in society about what depression is and is often mistaken with sadness. My freshman year I was bullied and had a hard time with the school doing anything about it. Mid-September… Continue reading Depression and Bullying — Two Hush Hush Words That Should Be Talked About More Often
S*pud* Society
Small children have something special about them that they use to teach, "big kids" about society. I was working in a nursery this week with 1-2 year olds and they wanted to play with the classic toy, Mr. Potato head. When I was playing with the children I noticed something distinctive about the way that… Continue reading S*pud* Society
Girls Will Be Girls
A couple of months ago, I watched a movie that was made by Girls Club Entertainment. I was awakened to see how much disrespect women get as a whole because the "men" are trained to disrespect them. I cannot stand the phrase, "Oh, boys will be boys" because that gives the idea that boys can do… Continue reading Girls Will Be Girls
10 Things to Embrace Being “the Weird Kid”
"Culture so different. In this one I am looked down upon because mine is different. I am the minority and you seem to believe that you are superior." A portion of a poem that I wrote a few months ago when I was feeling very alone. Let me introduce myself and give a little background… Continue reading 10 Things to Embrace Being “the Weird Kid”
