I don’t suppose anyone really appreciates childhood while you are actually going through it.  Oh, I know there were some good memories and the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons often bring back those memories, but still life as a kid could … Continue reading

As a Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, boss, friend, teacher, writer, janitor, housekeeper, friend, errand girl, etc…it sometimes becomes difficult to keep everything in perspective.  God uses busy people.  We have heard the adage that Christianity seems to be … Continue reading

There is not much that I know for sure.  For example, I don’t know what tomorrow holds.  Will I be sick or well; alive or dead?  I don’t know.  Will I have a safe trip to work today?  Will it … Continue reading

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

we think of Pentecost we usually think of the rush of wind, tongues of fire, speaking in other languages, and a mighty moving of the Holy Spirit. That’s how Luke describes it. But John’s account of Pentecost tells about locked … Continue reading

My wife was looking at an old picture of one of our sons a couple of days ago, and she commented on how much his children resembled him when he was young.  She was right.  We often comment about how … 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

I know that I am supposed to keep up with the news and what is going on around me.  I understand we cannot make an informed decision if we don’t keep up with current events.  But sometimes I just want … 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