There is so much online support for teachers right now! I have loved seeing the exchange of ideas, the encouragement and the creative ways that many teachers are staying connected with their students. My favorite has been the parades that teachers have planned in the neighborhoods where their students live. They drive their vehicles down … Continue reading The High School Virtual Classroom
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A Nation of Prayer Warriors
Our nation is going through a difficult time. Due to this novel virus, people can’t work, kids are being school at home, sports can’t be played, churches can’t meet, small businesses can’t make ends meet, families can’t make ends meet. Everyone I know is affected in some way. No one is getting out of this … Continue reading A Nation of Prayer Warriors
Treasured by God
Did you know that you are treasured by God? You are! The whole world belongs to the Lord, and He treasures you! He created everything just by speaking the words, and you are what He loves most. Have you ever treasured someone? Think about that person. Why did you treasure them? How did you act … Continue reading Treasured by God
Home Church
Like most of the United States, we had church at home yesterday. It was definitely not what we are used to experiencing, but it made me think about what it must have been like to be a part of the early church. Home church is all they knew. They didn’t have our large buildings with … Continue reading Home Church
Day 1 – From Home
We are waking up in a new world today - the idea of working from home. As an educator, this is new territory. I know there are companies that have allowed people to work from home for years. I’m intrigued by the possibilities. I’m hoping this will make me a better teacher. I’m definitely going … Continue reading Day 1 – From Home
Fear Did Not Play a Part
The reactions over the coronavirus have really made me stop and do some serious thinking. As Christians, the way we react to news like this speaks to our faith and trust in God. It has serious spiritual implications. Don’t get me wrong, it’s okay to prepare for the future and the unknown. Hoarding toilet paper … Continue reading Fear Did Not Play a Part
Everyday is not a PR
In the running community, there is something known as a PR - a personal record. In running, you can really only compete against yourself by improving your time. It always feels good to set a PR, to be better than you were yesterday or at the last race. Yesterday afternoon was gorgeous. It was 68 … Continue reading Everyday is not a PR
Dealing with Disappointment
Disappointment is hard and hits us all at different times in life: a test that we prepared for but not the grade we wanted, a job we interviewed for and didn’t get, a relationship that didn’t work out, a plan that didn’t come together the way we envisioned, a lingering illness or one that can’t … Continue reading Dealing with Disappointment
Which god is the one true God?
I was asked the other day how I know that my God is the one God. Almost every culture has its own god, so how could I be so sure. The question came from someone who is very curious. It was not asked in a critical or judgmental way. Admittedly, my first thought was, “because … Continue reading Which god is the one true God?
New Year’s Resolutions – Not a Fan
For years, I would spend a couple of days before New Year’s writing down my resolutions. I would have quite the list - things I wanted to do better, things I wanted to do everyday, ways I would keep the house cleaner, and the list goes on and on. Usually by day 2, it was … Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions – Not a Fan
With Eyes on the Cross 