I could count on one hand the number of times I’d been to church in the last few years. I was angry at God because […]
Presents or Presence?
Matthew rubbed his sleepy brown eyes as he peeked around the corner. The adults sat, cameras ready, waiting for my three-year-old son to see the […]
Just a little meltdown……
I had a little meltdown this week. My thoughts started spinning. I needed to make a decision. It’s not a matter of great consequence. Nothing […]
Anywhere but Waco!
“Have you ever thought about leaving this town?” Brother Anthony said that question had been laid on his heart. He waited for my answer. “Some […]
To You, First Year Teacher
It’s about to get real. You’ve planned and prepped, listened and learned, decorated and dreamed. In a few short days, students will stream through the […]
A Little Help Along the Trail
My mind and my heart love a good hike in the mountains. (not anything too crazy). My body doesn’t cooperate. I am clumsy and out-of-shape. […]
Christmas in August?
Like a child waiting for Christmas, I am a teacher anticipating the beginning of a new school year. There are new school supplies in a […]
I am not a Plumber!
Why I’m Not a Plumber I was cleaning house at a furious pace that Saturday morning, fueled by conflicting emotions. Anger at abuse and betrayal […]
Mowing in the Dark
I knew I had procrastinated too long. The yard was a jungle. I had used every excuse to put off this task, but today was […]
Reminders of His Goodness
It wasn’t twelve stones from a riverbed, but it was a reminder of God’s miraculous work in my life. I stumbled across this memento while […]