Learning as I go. Come what may. Latter-day Saint, literacy consultant & author, former teacher. Favorite role is grandmother.
Dallas, TX, U.S.A
Joined January 2011
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Fill in the blank! Next school year, I want my students to feel ____________. (Via educator @AmyRass)
"He is the risen Lord, and His love is meant to change us. It should move us toward repentance, gratitude, covenant loyalty, and a deeper seriousness about following Him. Anything less is too small for what Easter actually proclaims." Amen.
I think people sometimes hear #GreaterLove and imagine a message that is warm, reassuring, and easy to absorb. But the love of Christ is more serious than that.
His love did not ignore sin. It paid for it. His love did not excuse brokenness. It entered into it so that healing could actually be possible. His love did not leave people where they were. It opened the way for them to become something holy through Him.
That is what makes Easter so powerful. The Son of God did not stand at a distance and tell us He cared. He descended beneath all things. He took suffering upon Himself in a way none of us can fully comprehend, and then He rose again so that death would never have the final word. That is greater love. Not sentimental love. Redeeming love.
And that is why I struggle with versions of Christianity that reduce Jesus to a comforting symbol. Christ is not here to decorate our lives with inspiration. He is the risen Lord, and His love is meant to change us. It should move us toward repentance, gratitude, covenant loyalty, and a deeper seriousness about following Him. Anything less is too small for what Easter actually proclaims.
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Satan’s tools—materialism, lust, and pride—bind hearts in chains of gold and sin. (See 1 Nephi 13:7–9)
Christ's power can break those chains. He offers freedom, peace, and eternal joy.
Choose Him today. Let Him break the chains so you can be free.
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That required reading list: who was invited to collaborate? roseshona.blogspot.com/2026/…
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Join us online today at 1 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time for a joyful and historic live worldwide announcement from special witnesses of Jesus Christ and learn about the reorganization of a new First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Jesus Christ leads His Church through a prophet, who serves as the President of the Church, and two Apostles who are called to be the prophet’s counselors, forming the First Presidency.
This message will be broadcast live on ChurchofJesusChrist.org, Church YouTube, and Church social media channels.
Learn more about how to watch: newsroom.churchofjesuschrist…
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One day, all of God’s children will kneel and confess that Jesus is the Christ, the Redeemer, the Savior of the world. They will know that He died for them.
On that day it will be clear that His is the only voice that ever really mattered.
This is the truth--and cycling outdoors is pretty awesome, too!
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This is a treat! Happy birthday @JamesLucasIT Thanks for sharing!
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Dr. King’s legacy reminds us that education is more than just academics. It’s inspiring students to make a positive impact. 🙌
Thank you to every educator who instills in their students the values of empathy, justice, and service that Dr. King championed. 🙏 #MLKDay #Education
Excellent! Thanks for sharing, Rebekah.
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Looking for a way to stretch your imagination & creativity, and perhaps discover more of yourself along the way? Lainie Levin shares highlights, features, and key takeaways from writer and artist Lynda Barry's book, WHAT IT IS. #TWTBlog
twowritingteachers.org/2024/…
ALT Cover Image of WHAT IT IS by Lynda Barry.
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A #songofcomfort for anyone who needs it.
Reading is all it’s cracked up to be: 10 tips for an early childhood classroom! norahcolvin.com/2014/08/05/r… via @NorahColvin
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Wishing all of our secondary literacy educators in @BridgeportISD a phenomenal first day of class. Thank you @SolutionTree for publishing @AmyRass and @thebillyeastman’s👇🏼 book. It will anchor our work throughout the school year.
“What should I know about you?”
Such a fun time thinking, reading, writing, and planning beside these inspiring educators! #authenticliteracy @SolutionTree
@AmyRass launched our back-to-school PD with a book talk about @norawritesbooks’s beautiful anthology about Rural Voices. Our literacy educators engaged in quick writes, chatted with colleagues, and anchored their teaching in authentic literacy practices.
I'm so blessed to do the work I love with such great humans. Thank you thank you! #authenticliteracy @SolutionTree
It’s been a remarkable week of learning with this amazing crew of @BridgeportISD Reading Language Arts teachers. Thank you @AmyRass for grounding us in authentic literacy practices. Your book will be our guide in the year ahead.
Such an inspiring thread--so many great ideas here to engage learners in authentic ways.
After a particularly challenging day, I'm up early reflecting on the intersection of learning & practice. Grateful for instructional leaders that help me contemplate big ideas & establish clear next steps. @AmyRass, thanks for nudging me into Ch. 7 of Authentic Literacy.🎯 TALK!
I did a lot more personal than professional writing in 2022--lots of reflection. Writing helps heal. My hope for 2023 is to get posts up @3TeachersTalk again. 🤞
As the first week of 2023 comes to an end, let's reflect on 2022! 🎉🥳
What are you most proud of accomplishing in 2022?
Let us know - we want to hear from YOU!
#happynewyear #teachers #education
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Book Love Foundation grant applications open on December 15. booklovefoundation.org #ALAN22
