As Christmas Approaches

Even though Thanksgiving hasn’t arrived,  the spirit of Christmas is definitely floating through the air. Wisps of Christmas fragrances, faint melodies of Christmas songs, hints of a lighter spirit in faces on the...

To Whom Are We Bowing?

He spoke with the cutest accent. Like a leprechaun-for-Jesus, he shared stories that included “wee trolleys” and all sorts of other adorable phrases not normally heard in American sermons. Our youth group fell in love with Patrick Mead this weekend, and if...
What I Know About Ben Hawkins

What I Know About Ben Hawkins

Yesterday I received a text from a dear teacher-friend telling me that one of our co-workers had been air-lifted to UK Hospital after a possible stroke. All she knew at that time was that he was on life support, because they had to heavily sedate him until they run...

When God Seems Silent

You’d think I would “get” this by now. Why can’t I remember that it’s only when I’m incredibly thirsty that I truly long for water? And its only when I’m extremely tired that I’m truly aware of the simple blessing of...

What It Really Means to Get the Desires of Our Heart

Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4   This verse could easily be twisted to convey some type of “genie” powers…….. If I do this…….I get that…….. or Delight in God and...

Dealing With Anger

Have you ever been so mad you couldn’t see straight? I have. Have you ever lost it and said things you later wished you could take back? I sure have. It’s been a while since I’ve felt myself falling off the cliff of sanity in a fit of rage, but I...
November Challenge

November Challenge

Where has the month of October gone?? I look at the date on my calendar and can barely believe I’m reading………… 10/31/14. Time really does fly by! As I think about the arrival of November tomorrow, I am incredibly aware of the memories...
What It Takes To Face the Frailty of Life

What It Takes To Face the Frailty of Life

Sitting at a teacher’s meeting recently, I noticed one particular marker sitting on the table in front of me. At first glance, it was just another permanent marker. Just another Sharpie. I didn’t really give it any more thought until we were cleaning up...

The Good Thing About Falling Short

It’s never really fun when you find yourself needing to apologize for how you acted. Unkind words A lack of compassion A quick-to-speak but slow-to-think moment Wishing for a do-over – a second chance – it’s easy to scramble in search of...
Praise to the Teacher

Praise to the Teacher

Praise to the teacher who smiles anyway – who doesn’t feel imprisoned by words like “early duty”, “lunch duty”, or”after-school bus duty”, but instead rises above her duties, seeing the souls encircling her  -and smiles...