It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time for the Hodgepodge! Whoop Whoop!
C’mon and join the fun! Post your own answers and link back up on Joyce’s blog. Visit others to see how they answered. Make new friends!
1. March 2nd is Dr. Seuss’s birthday so I’m wondering…do you like green eggs and ham? Okay-how about this instead…how do you like your eggs? Or don’t you?
My preferred way of eating eggs is over-easy. I love dunking my toast in the liquid yolk. Yum!!
2. Is March coming in like a lion or something less ferocious where you live?
I am not exactly sure what this quote means!! Can you believe it? I’ll assume that coming in like a lion refers to violent weather, which certainly is not the case for the Florida Panhandle. The weather has been absolutely gorgeous, with highs in the low 70’s. I spent a couple of hours outside last Saturday and actually had a tan line the next day! I wish it would stay like this all year around!
3. Do you work better or worse under pressure?
I am the type of person who works best under pressure. Pressure helps me stay focused. Pressure is something I’m used to right now with the accelerated teacher certification program that I am enrolled in. Pressure is also something I felt very keenly last February when Chicky’s high school soccer team made it to the Final 4. We raised nearly $10,000 in four days, which was more than enough money to finance the trip (chartered bus, hotel rooms, coaches expenses, and memorabilia for the girls).
4. March Madness-are you a fan? It’s college basketball in case you’re wondering. And if you’re outside the USA tell us-is there any sort of ‘madness’ taking place during March in your part of the world?
I am not a fan of basketball. I would gladly exchange soccer for basketball any day. Now, that’s a thought!!
5. Under what circumstances do you do your best thinking?
Hmmm…I think my answer would have to be similar to #3’s. I will add that I tend to do a bit better in the “thinking department” late at night when the house is quiet. When I began taking my certification classes, I told myself that I would go to bed at a decent time each night, but I have not done that. I quickly discovered that I produce some of my best work in the wee hours of the morning.
6. What item of clothing from your wardrobe do you wear most often?
I love my blue jeans, which is why I am thrilled that the Mr. bought me a new pair last week during our shopping excursion. The new pair fits me very well, so I will probably wear them out!
7. Do you use sarcasm?
Never.
😉
8. Insert your own random thought here.
As some of you know, I teach at a school that is geared for Muslim students. As a Christian, I have had some interesting discussions. One such discussion occurred yesterday when one of my students asked me if Christians are allowed to say that they are going to heaven.
I wanted to jump on my desk as I responded with a hearty “YES!!!!”
You see, one of the Islamic teachers at the school had already explained to me that Muslims do not know if they are going to heaven until they actually get there.
My student’s question led to more discussion about salvation. I explained that people cannot earn their way to heaven, and that salvation can never be taken away from a person just because of what a person does. I also explained that only God can know our hearts and if we truly have accepted His Son as our Savior.
Oh my gosh, y’all, but the questions kept coming, and I kept answering.
I have learned an important lesson in my first year of teaching.
I do not have to leave America to be a missionary.
I have a mission field ten minutes from my house.
What about you?
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How awesome that you got a chance to answer questions. Who knows what seeds you planted!
I didn’t realize you were in the Florida panhandle. I LOVE that area. My dad winters in Pensacola (Perdido Key actually), and I love coming to visit him.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Oh wow, that is amazing, and I believe we can be missionaries wherever we go. Thanks for stopping by to comment on my blog, nice to meet you! Hope you’re enjoying that pleasant Florida weather!
I like to dip my toast in the yolk stuff too. Yummmy! My husband is from Ft. Walton and our daughter lives there now (Hurlbert), my niece lives in Panama City.
#8-really interesting. My kids attended an international school in the UK. There is a large muslim population in the UK anyway and we had some fantastic conversations during those years.
I’d love a taste of Florida weather right about now!
Enjoy your day!
Thanks for stopping by my blog today!
I love the fact that you are another teacher who thinks in the shower! LOL
Wow, a Christian teacher in a muslim geared school…what can I say to that?! You go girl!
Thanks for stopping by my blog. You asked a question about what I’m studying. I meant when I am studying God’s Word. I am currently take Beth Moore’s, Esther, study which is 10 weeks long at church. I need quiet to focus, learn, and take it in. 🙂 I am a chiropractor, too, and lately I have been taking continuing education classes.
I loved your “random thought”. What a great opportunity for you to share the gospel in not so many words. I agree with you about your mission field being right where you’re at.
Have a blessed day. 🙂
Love that testimony! How awesome!
OH, love that you think I’m young enough to have a two year old, but, must admit that little doll is my Grandson. :o)
Love, love that you had such an opportunity to witness. I can’t even imagine being in your teaching situation. Goodness, what a testimony! Happy Day!
Runny egg yolks…just not my thing. I LOVE basketball probably more than any other sport. Soccer is one I just simply don’t understand…probably because my girls never played it. I love what you shared about your conversation with the Muslim students. You never know when you might be planting a seed! 🙂
Yes, definately dunk the toast in the yolk!
I like what you said in #8, you don’t have to leave the country to do missionary work. Loved reading your answers. Enjoy the rest of your week.
My son and his wife are doing missions work with Muslims. He studied and did missionary work in Kuwait, she is a Jordanian Christian. They live in Ohio.You are right. You do not have to go overseas.
bravo… praying for his heart to have heard you and the Holy Spirit 😉
I LOVE, love, LOVE your number 8!!!!
That God, He can certainly arrange a conversation!
I have a few good pairs of blue jeans that are slowly wearing out. I dread shopping for new ones as I fear that I won’t find that “just right pair” ever again.
What an interesting school experience, and a great discussion.
WOW being a missionary right here in the USA! Good for you. I love my jeans, I have several that I live in. Once I lost a bunch of weight I had to go buy new jeans, what fun that was!!!
Gosh what an opportunity to have to answer questions about religion and not get the ax!!! You go girl!!!! God does work in mysterious ways.
You go girl!! So proud of you for putting the TRUTH out there. I’ll be praying you have many more opportunities to come!!
I’m with you on the fried eggs. Although I try to cook them a little more now with all the health concerns out there. Therefore I eat them scrambled more than fried. 😦
Woohoo on #8. Praise God for the opportunities to share and the questions!
I love runny egg yolks! Yum! 🙂
We only ask questions because we are curious. We are being exposed to new ideas everyday and it is exciting to be able to share these together. I just hope that our questions aren’t being taken the wrong way.
Nope. I am not taking your questions the wrong way. I realize that the questions you ask stem from curiosity and treat them as such…purely at face value.