Yesterday one of my students came to class for the last time. He was with me for a few months but was now relocating. Truthfully, my heart hurts to see him go. He has been a light in my classroom- funny, insightful, helpful and passionate about learning. We had a ‘see-you’ later party and celebratedContinue reading “He Left”
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I Smile
I’m sitting at my desk with a smile of gratitude on my face. Why? ‘I get paid to do what I was made to do’. What a privilege! It’s such a thing of beauty to watch the jagged edges of your life come together to form an amazing work of art. That’s something worth meditatingContinue reading “I Smile”
The Applause
Encouragement, reassurance and support are all good for the soul. They spur us on, especially in times of discouragement and negative self talk. However I’ve learned to be wary of how addicted I am to the applause of others. Their applause may stop and when it does – we can start to question who weContinue reading “The Applause”
Trade-ins
We’ve been told that in life you can have it all. Until we grew up and found out otherwise. I’ve learned to be careful of the trade-ins I make daily. With wisdom and discernment, I’ve discovered that I can either be right or have peace. Sometimes [or most times] in life, we can’t have both.Continue reading “Trade-ins”
Say It
Have ever felt disappointed by or even angry at God? The part of you that’s sane knows that He’s all just, all true, and all perfect. He makes no mistakes – His love is unconditional and limitless. Why would I – mere mortal- dare to even question His ways or His acts? I don’t know.Continue reading “Say It”
Kept Sane
How do you do this? This was asked of me some years ago while I was walking through a very difficult season in my life. In the eyes of the observer, I appeared at peace and in total control. I smiled before I responded quite calmly, ‘ Only JESUS’. I know this may sound likeContinue reading “Kept Sane”
Flawed and Chosen
This week while reading about the events leading up to the crucifixion as recorded in Matthew 26, something interesting caught my attention. Jesus told Peter that he would deny Him later. Peter passionately disagreed – ‘Even if I must die with you, I will not deny you!” And all the disciples said the same. WhatContinue reading “Flawed and Chosen”
Your Love
There’s an old song that echoes the sentiment that’s at the forefront of my mind often: ‘When He was on the cross, I was on His mind’. When one of Christ’s followers attempted to defend and protect Him , He said, ‘Don’t you realize that I could ask my Father for thousands of angels toContinue reading “Your Love”
Crack Me Up
Live. Laugh. Love. Did you have one of that wall plaque? I did. For some reason we needed that reminder. Life can get serious pretty fast, sucking the joy out of every moment. Laughter adds music and life to living. From childhood to adulthood, I have found every reason to laugh. That’s just who IContinue reading “Crack Me Up”
Unplug
After being around for over 50 years, I’ve had the privilege of living in the simpler days free of devices and the urgency to respond to everyone ASAP. In the last few decades, I’ve also found myself with the masses struggling to unplug. Fighting the need to do everything , see everything, and respond toContinue reading “Unplug”
Restored Hearts 