Happy birthday, Adrienne!

Twenty years ago today, we opened our hearts all the way up to love a new little bundle of joy. No reservations. No hesitations. Our arms were eager to hold her. Our lips were filled with kisses for her sweet little cheeks, our precious Adrienne Annabeth Nischan. We...

Why "More" Can Be Dangerous………

“When you have eaten your fill, be sure to praise the Lord your God for the good land He has given you. But that is the time to be careful! Beware that in your plenty you do not forget the Lord your God and disobey His commands, regulations, and decrees that I...

WOW! Why had I never thought about this before?????

I’ve always read the story of the Israelites FINALLY reaching the Promised Land and felt so sorry for Moses. Think about all He had done…… He had stretched himself WAY out of his comfort zone (he didn’t even feel like he was a good...

"I’m Just ……."

Yesterday at the literacy training I attended in Frankfort, I overheard one of the teachers talking to a literacy consultant as I was walking out of the room. As she began to ask a question, she said, “I’m just an English teacher..” The literacy...