At the beginning of each school year, we have staff meetings to get ready for the next school term.  When I prepare for those meetings, I ask God what message would He like me to share to encourage our staff.  … Continue reading

It’s a scorcher outside today.  No doubt, summer is in full force.  The sweat is pouring down my face at the slightest exertion, and it is difficult to stay cool.  A nice, cold glass of water is always welcome. … Continue reading

“Give ear, O my people, to my law: incline your ears to the words of my mouth. I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old: Which we have heard and known, and our … Continue reading

Do you like surprises?  Sometimes they are OK, but in most cases, I like to plan.  Recent events have made me take a step backward.  Oh, we still had to come up with a plan so our students could complete … Continue reading

Technology, technology, technology!  For someone who does not enjoy technology and all the nuances of it, I sure have had to step up and learn more of it than I wanted to.  I just watched in some instances because I … Continue reading

My granddaughter, Lily, came to church Wednesday night all smiles.  She was so excited because she had dressed herself.  Her eyes sparkled with pride.  Mom grinned sheepishly, “Can you tell she dressed herself?”  I am not sure what gave it … Continue reading

“I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine…they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.” John10:14,16b There are many people praying right now.  The different religions of America … Continue reading

“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” II Timothy 1:7 God desires for us to have a sound mind.  He wants us to always be thinking … Continue reading

What is the hardest thing in the world?  It depends on who you ask.  A four-year-old might say learning to read.  Some of my students say they would like to be in the kindergarten class again.  I remind them they … Continue reading

Okay, I am going to venture outside of the box for a moment.  Please extend a little grace before you brand me a heretic.  I am going to make a declarative statement that being nice is not always the best … Continue reading