As our students walked across the stage at graduation, I wondered if we had done as much as we could to prepare them for the road which lies ahead.  There are so many decisions ahead for the graduate, and life … Continue reading

What is your Happy Place?  Where is your favorite place to be?  Most people have a place they think of as special.  Maybe it is not a place but a time.  I would venture to guess your favorite day of … Continue reading

When I travel to work in the mornings, I see the most beautiful sunrises.  God paints a different picture in the sky every dawn.  The view in the mornings reminds me of how creative and wonderful my God is.  This … Continue reading

As I have gotten older, I have learned to cherish each moment of every day.  Every part of my life has brought its own struggles and its own rewards.  I would not change anything.  Now, don’t get me wrong.  There … Continue reading

If I ever informed my dad that someone had called me a name, the first thing he would ask me was “Is it true?” In most cases, unless it was something really important, he would tell me to ignore it, … Continue reading

If my neighbors saw me walk out of my house today with my Bible under my arm, and if they conclude that I am most likely a Christian; I would be pleased with their perception of me.  If they think … Continue reading

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively (living) hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,”  I Peter 1:3 When Peter … Continue reading

My summer schedule has been nice.  I have worked at the academy most of the summer with reduced hours, and I have been able to work on some home projects.  It is time to pick up the pace at the … Continue reading

As I look back over my life, it seems the years have passed by so fast.  I cannot express how grateful I am for the opportunities God has given me.  As a young child, God gave me the most wonderful … Continue reading

When one of my grandchildren gives me a hug and says, “I love you, Grandma,” it brings joy to my soul.  There is something contagious about children.  If you ever take a child to visit a nursing home or a … Continue reading