One day a student of mine came in late with a tired look on her face. As she sat staring in space for a minute, I gave her time to decompress. After a while I asked if it had been a tough morning. She smiled wearily and commented,’ Miss, you wouldn’t understand.’ Smiling, I askedContinue reading “Lies Revealed”
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Yours or Mine
Recently I’ve had a few moments here in the Southeast when I felt like complaining about our 60 degree weather. Then a friend of mine shared this picture from her area in upstate New York. Have you ever thought that you were in an uncomfortable place until you heard about someone else’s problem? Would youContinue reading “Yours or Mine”
Just Jump
For some reason, I don’t mourn what was for a lengthy period. I am just wired that way. Amidst the aches and pain that can come with changes, I think I do well at embracing the new. And yes, I am one of those who may put up an initial resistance, but I have masteredContinue reading “Just Jump”
Good Read
The story of my life begins and ends with You. You’ve always been my Day One. My birth was nothing of major significance. Not much fanfare or any bells and whistles. I dare to think I was just another ‘oops’! A man and a woman who were hardly committed to each other. They ended beforeContinue reading “Good Read”
My First
Ignorantia juris non excusat. Ignorance of the law is no excuse. Or in my case – not paying attention is no excuse. That is how I got my first traffic citation – moving violation. A year or two after I moved to my community they added a new sign – ‘Right Turn Only’ -to oneContinue reading “My First”
Then and Now
He’s now in his early 30s and I am no longer in my 20s. He now makes way more money than I do and for some reason thinks he’s smarter. Thankfully, time has been kind to us both. As we watch our children come into their own, we often wonder where the time went. SeasonsContinue reading “Then and Now”
The Truth
This is Sunday morning. Like many others over the decades, I’m getting ready to meet others who are like-minded in the house of the Lord. Last night I heard a song, one I’ve heard many times before, that brought a twinge of sadness to my heart. I’ve often wondered if church as we know itContinue reading “The Truth”
Hello Fear – Not Today
A friend shared this picture of the his view rising up early in Australia. We each have a view that we wake up to in the morning. For many it is a view that is sprinkled with hope, passion and peace. For others, it is dredged with fear, panic, and dismay. We set the toneContinue reading “Hello Fear – Not Today”
Building Towers
This is the second week in January. Are we on task with our goals for this year or this month? Friday, January 10th was dubbed National Quitters Day. According to some research, that’s typically the day when most New Year’s resolutions come to an end. Were you named among the masses that quit? A friendContinue reading “Building Towers”
What Now
Have you ever wondered if God sees the ‘New Year’ the way we see it? If you are on this faith walk with God, you’ve probably noticed that He does things in His own time. This often frustrates us until we learn that He’s never in a hurry and it’s not a cliché -He’s alwaysContinue reading “What Now”
Restored Hearts 