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Author: Melanie

The Shade Tree

For as long as I can remember, I’ve heard the story of Jonah in the belly of the Whale.   As a mother of young children, I told the story as a teaching tool prior to disobedience and and “remember what happened to Jonah” speech when the kiddos acted up!

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Forgotten

As a young teenager, I wanted to fit in and impress everyone at school.  I can remember going shopping and wishing for designer brands and styles that were ‘in’ ~ and incidentally, right back ‘OUT’ as fast as they came in!  Wanting the newest Vans or Jams and tickets to

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Reflection

This year’s theme for TCS Cheerleading has been two-fold. The primary emphasis has been placed on REFLECTION. This verse has been a ‘thinking spot’ for me for almost a year, now! The second part of our them has been POWER UP ~ we learned and applied plugging in, powering up

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Cyber bullying Awareness Month

Cyberbully awareness Month has been very eye opening. After walking through this with two daughters – in middle school high school and in College – educating myself and others regarding laws and prevention has become increasingly important. Knowing WHY this happens is a big part of prevention but NOT RETALIATING

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Mean Girl Consequences

The power of your words-stronger than you think! Or maybe, you know already-bullies. What you are saying and texting, posting, tweeting or gossiping about the girl you’ve targeted will stay with her. When will you stop? Will it be when it happens to you? When you reach high school? College?

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Fair Weather Friend

I’ve been studying quite a bit lately preparing for some upcoming events and I continue to think about Fair Weather Friendships. We’ve all been there – on both sides! You know the scenario – you have something (a connection, food item, position, joy, money, talent etc) that someone else admires

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Girl, I Need You ~ FREE Women’s Event!

If you have not already made plans to attend Girl, I Need You! You Need to! In addition to 5 Generations of Victorious Women who will be speaking over two days, we will also have an exciting Women’s EXPO on day 2! Lunch on Day 2 is also complimentary, as

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