Well it’s that time again. Time to reflect on the past year, time to consider behaviors and attitudes that need to be adjusted, and time to refocus on those things that are most important. As a new year approaches, Psalm 91:1 seems to be standing out for me. He who dwells in the secret place of … Continue reading New Year, New Commitment (Repost) →

Years ago I read the book Holes by Lois Sachar to my students. The movie showed the characters in the bed of a dried up lake digging holes in search of lost treasures. The holes they dug were similar to graves in size; deeper than the boys were tall. While in these pits, dirt surrounded … Continue reading Lifted Out of the Pit of Despair →

It was a chaotic few minutes before the bell rang to begin our school day. The last day before Christmas break. A day of excited students, gift exchanges, and craziness. One student approached my desk, flashed his bright smile, and handed me a gift. What I found inside was the beautiful cross pictured above. As … Continue reading Christmas Cross →

By the world’s standards, would you be considered a “nobody”?  Most of us are not rich or famous, but those are the qualities the world says makes you a “somebody”.  We often measure our value through comparison to others.   We are constantly comparing beauty, finances, family, and other details of our lives with what we … Continue reading God Chose You →

Imagine being told that your life is so messed up that God can’t even help! That is exactly what happened to David. In Psalm 3, he is extremely discouraged and afraid. He is literally running for his life as his son, Absalom, seeks to take over the throne even if it means killing David. He … Continue reading There is Hope →